UNESCO World Heritage Site Elephanta Caves is a must-see destination for history buffs or archaeology afficionados who would like to see true excavations pertaining to the ancient histories of India. On this tour You will discover a beautiful cultural heritage site and gain deeper understanding of India's religious history.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ferry Tickets and Elephanta caves entrance fees
Tour guide
Entrance free to caves for Children under 15 years old
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
PizzaExpress
outside Pizza express restaurant, near gateway of India
Return
Elephanta Caves
The guide will help you get in the ferry from Elephanta Island
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Starting point : Outside Pizza Express Restaurant, Opposite Royal Bombay Yacht Club, Colaba
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If pick-up drop option selected, we will pick you up from your hotel
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site Elephanta Caves is a must-see destination for history buffs or archaeology afficionados who would like to see true excavations pertaining to the ancient histories of India. On this tour You will discover a beautiful cultural heritage site and gain deeper understanding of India's religious history.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ferry Tickets and Elephanta caves entrance fees
Tour guide
Entrance free to caves for Children under 15 years old
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
PizzaExpress
outside Pizza express restaurant, near gateway of India
Return
Elephanta Caves
The guide will help you get in the ferry from Elephanta Island
Itinerary
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Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early twentieth-century located in the city of Mumbai, India. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of the first British monarch in India.
From the Gateway of India, your tour will begin with a 1 hr ferry ride to the island where the Elephanta Caves are found.
10 minutes
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Elephanta Caves
UNESCO World Heritage Site Elephanta Caves is a must-see destination for history buffs or archaeology afficionados who would like to see true excavations pertaining to the ancient histories of India.
You will climb 120 steps to the plateau where these caves can be entered. There are seven major excavations in the area, and you'll be able to explore the history behind the artifacts and structures found therein. There is a spacious hall supported by huge pillars, which are characteristic of architecture of the 6th and 7th centuries. A massive three-headed Shiva sculpture stands therein, which is one of the major attractions in the caves. You will be able to explore 3 caves, each with a unique feature: one is a large Hindu Cave, the other is a Buddhist cave, and the final one is a cave dedicated to the God Shiva. You will discover a beautiful cultural heritage site and gain deeper understanding of India's religious history.
