Mumbai Elephanta Caves Private Half-Day Tour including Guide
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From $70.62
97 reviews (4.54)
Price varies by group size
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Duration: 4 hours
Departs: Mumbai, Mumbai
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Visit the Elephanta Caves on this 4-hour tour. Explore the more enormous Hindu caves, the smaller Buddhist caves as well as the main cave, also known as the Shiva Cave. See the numerous sculptures depicting various aspects of Shiva’s life.
What's Included
Expert Guide (English, Spanish or German speaking depending on option selected)
Family Lunch (Only if Lunch Inclusive Option Selected)
What's Not Included
Any other meals or drinks
Entrance fee: USD 8 per person
Gratuities
Hotel pickup & dropoff by airconditioned vehicle (available for extra charge of USD 24 for 1-4 pax)
Return Public sharing ferry ticket: USD 3 per person
Traveler Information
- ADULT: Age: 10 - 99
Additional Info
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes, and sunglasses/sunscreen are highly recommended, as well as a hat or scarf for ladies
- Minimum age is 10 years
- prices for English,Spanish and German are different
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; spaghetti straps and short shorts are not recommended
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
What To Expect
Elephanta Caves
The main cave, otherwise known as the Shiva Cave, contains numerous carvings throughout depicting various aspects of Lord Shiva including his wedding, his slaying of Andhaka and more. There will also be a sculpture of the Trimurti in the main cave that is approximately 20 feet tall.
Other wings of the caves have shrines dedicated to Shiva’s sons, Kartikeya and Ganesh. Book and explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with a guide from Gharapuri, which is a small village on the south side of the island.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
• Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
The tour began with pickup from our hotel & a guide joined us on the 1 hour boat to get to Elephanta Island. When we arrived, a local guide showed us the caves and told us the important stories. (He’s also an expert photographer!) 90% of the jobs of the locals on the island are related to tourism, and 10% are fisher people, per our guide.
Great tour, nice boat ride, and awesome way to experience a nearby part of Mumbai!
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