Elephanta Island Caves Tour & Village Tour

Maharashtra, Mumbai



Venture away from the busy city of Mumbai and take a ferry ride to the nearby Elephant Caves. Take a tour around the 2,000-year-old caves that are dedicated to various Hindu gods

Highlights

  • See the ancient caves complete with sculptures carved into the rock
  • Explore Mumbai's main tourist attractions with a local, professional guide
  • Uncover India's rich heritage through vibrant sculptures that narrate's history

Description

Start the journey by meeting your guide at Meeting point. 'Gateway of India'. From there you will take a 1-hour ferry to Elephanta Island, where upon arrival you will take a train which, will prove to be a fun and quirky way to travel. Following that you will proceed to the Elephanta Caves, which contain a collection of rock art linked to the sect of Shiv. You will have an hour to explore the Village & caves, also seeing the sculpted images of Kalyansundara, Gangadhara, and Ardhanriswara. Following that you will board the ferry once more to head back to Mumbai where your Tour End.

Includes

Ferry ride Professional English guide Bottled water Local Taxes Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Excludes

Monument entrance fees ($7USD per person)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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