Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour
Description
The Elephanta Caves are situated in Western India on Elephanta Island (also called the Island of Gharapuri), which highlights two hillocks isolated by a tight valley. The little island is dabbed with various old archeological remaining parts that are the sole declarations to its rich social past. These archeological remaining parts uncover proof of occupation from as soon as the second century BC. The stone cut Elephanta Caves were built about the mid-fifth to sixth hundreds of years AD. The most significant among the caverns is the incomparable Cave 1, which estimates 39 meters from the front access to the back. In plan, this cavern in the western slope intently looks like Dumar Lena cave at Ellora, in India. The principal body of the cavern, barring the porches on the three open sides and the back passageway, is 27 meters square and is upheld by lines of six sections each. Elephanta Caves are an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally "the city of caves") in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra. The island, located offshore about 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) west of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port, consists of five Hindu caves and a few Buddhist stupa mounds that date back to the 2nd century BCE, as well as a small group of two Buddhist caves with water tanks.
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Airport pickup incurs an additional Rs 700 as vehicle parking charges.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,495)
Rajat is the best! The whole tour is very informative. Would highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Rajat made your tour informative and enjoyable. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated and motivates our team to continue delivering quality experiences. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Manoj knows all the best spots for pictures and tells some great stories, thank you!!!
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that Manoj showed you the best photo spots and shared interesting stories during your tour. Your appreciation means a lot to our team. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to hosting you again on another memorable experience.
Rajat was a great guide and explained everything perfectly; it was a great experience, but it was very hot.
Thank you for your feedback about the Elephanta Caves Tour. We are pleased to hear that Rajat explained everything clearly and helped make your experience enjoyable. We understand the weather can be quite hot, especially during certain times of the year, and we appreciate your comments. Thank you for choosing Linda Tours Mumbai.
We had an amazing tour with Manoj. He lives on the island and was very knowledgeable. He had the answers to all of our questions and took some great photos of us in the caves. The caves themselves were incredible and amazing to think of how they were built.
Thank you for your kind feedback about the Elephanta Caves Tour. We are happy to hear that Manoj shared his local knowledge, answered your questions, and helped capture great photos. It is wonderful to know you enjoyed exploring the impressive caves and learning about their history. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Linda Tours Mumbai.
The elephanta caves were beautiful and amazing! We had so much fun visiting them! And our guide was great. Very knowledgeable and very friendly too. Also helpful with our kids. We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind feedback about our Elephanta Caves Tour. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed visiting the beautiful caves and had a fun experience with your family. It is great to know that your guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful with your children. We appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Linda Tours Mumbai.
This was our first tour in Mumbai and it was a lovely experience. Shruti met us at the meeting point on time and made sure we had water before going in the boat. On arrival we met Manoj, a local who has lived on the island his whole life. He made sure we were looked after and even bought us some local lemon juice (sweet and salty). Manoj was very informative and got us into the caves hassle free! Crowd wasn’t too bad but we went during monsoon season and were lucky to get across!
Thank you for your kind feedback about our Elephanta Caves Tour. We are delighted to hear that Shruti and Manoj made your first tour in Mumbai enjoyable and comfortable. It is great to know that Manoj’s local knowledge, informative explanations, and thoughtful gestures enhanced your visit. We are glad you had a smooth experience exploring the caves. Thank you for choosing Linda Tours Mumbai.
Shruti and Manoj were amazing!! They gave us so much local knowledge including pointing out interesting places and facts on the journey over and the incredible information on the statues that Manoj provided. He even encouraged us to try a sweet and salty lemon drink before heading up which I'd massively recommend!
Thank you for your kind feedback about our Elephanta Caves Tour. We are happy to hear that Shruti and Manoj shared valuable local knowledge throughout the journey and made the experience informative and enjoyable. It is great to know that Manoj’s explanations about the cave sculptures and his local recommendations added to your visit. Thank you for choosing Linda Tours Mumbai.
Nikihl was the most informative and personable guide…. Such a wonderful experience
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Nikhil. His informative approach and personable nature truly help create memorable tours, and we’re so glad that made a positive impact on your visit. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to share them with Nikhil. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again for another fantastic experience!
Excellent experience, a very interesting place that becomes even more incredible with the great explanation from the guide, Mr. Manoj, and his excellent treatment. Mr. Manoj and his excellent treatment. Tour of the temple on Elephant Island.
Thank you for your kind feedback about the Elephanta Caves & Island Tour. We are happy to hear that you had an excellent experience and that Manoj’s detailed explanations and friendly service made your visit even more enjoyable. Your appreciation encourages our team to continue providing memorable tours. We look forward to welcoming you again.
My guide was Mr. Manoj. Excellent story. Good photographs. Timed well for each cave.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the Elephanta Caves Tour. We are glad to hear that Manoj’s knowledge, photography skills, and well-planned timing for each cave helped make your experience enjoyable. Your appreciation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you again on another memorable tour.
