All inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour
Description
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.
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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.
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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Starting point : Outside Pizza Express Restaurant, Opposite Royal Bombay Yacht Club, Colaba
- If pick-up drop option selected, we will pick you up from your hotel
Reviews(431)
Great experience. The guide (Daivat) had impressive knowledge of the island and the caves. Got some lovely flash shots with the symmetry in the caves.
Had an enlightening and educational tour that gave plenty of context about the history behind the elephant temple thanks to Daivat and Azbe for a well arranged trip
I can higly recommend my guide Daivat . The tour was very informative.
Daivit was our local guide! Since he came from the island himself, he took us through the history of the island and inspired us with the symbolism of the place!
Elephanta caves are really nice to visit, our guide Dave had a lot of knowledge and was happy to share it in perfect english. It was really interesting to learn about hindu religion and life on the island. There's a lot of monkeys and cute baby monkeys but watch for your stuff. Boat ride to get there is long and a bit rocky.
I had wonderful Elefanta island tour with Dave! He told us an interesting history of the cave, answered to our questions and helped to make interesting pictures there!
Dave, the guide. If we didn’t have him we wouldn’t get a portion of the total experience. I got to understand so much and made the experience so amazing. He truly cares and now I have a real appreciation of the history of these caves because of him. Recommend to book him !!
Dave was an excellent guide . He was very thorough and knowledgeable about the history and caves.
Dave was spectacular. Nice and with a lot of knowledge. Repeat and recommend.
The trip was interesting and informative. Dave was an excellent guide and had lots of knowledge from the site, even his parents still live there. His photography skills were also appreciated.
