Elephanta Caves & Island : Votre visite, votre chemin
Description
Les grottes d'Éléphanta sont d'anciens temples taillés dans la roche situés sur l'île d'Éléphanta, près de Bombay, en Inde. Ces grottes, datant des Ve et VIe siècles après J.-C., sont un exemple étonnant de l'architecture indienne taillée dans la roche. La grotte la plus célèbre, la grotte 1, est une grande salle avec des sculptures complexes représentant des divinités hindoues, principalement Shiva. Cette grotte est classée au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, reconnue pour son importance historique et culturelle.
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Ce qui est inclus
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Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Entièrement accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(12)
Very knowledgeable guide to explain fascinating history of the caves Great to see the pride and passion of our guide We took the speedboat which saved time and was an efficient way to get across to caves
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our guide’s passion for the caves made your visit so memorable—we truly believe that history comes alive when shared with enthusiasm
They're hotshots. Ali and his father. Doing so much fun. Explain everything well. And arrange everything for you. Price is good. He has a good heart. Greetings Albert the farmer
Dear Albert de Boer, thank you so much for these kind words! It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated the service from Ali and his father. They take great pride in explaining everything and making sure our guests are well taken care of. Ali will be especially touched by your comment about his heart. We hope to see you again soon!
It was amazing! We have been picked up from our hotel and Ali has guided us very well, a good guide, highly recommended!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience. Ali will be thrilled to know he was such a good guide for you. It was our pleasure to arrange the hotel pick-up and show you around. We highly appreciate the recommendation!
The trip to Elephanta Island is definitely worth it. We took the main ferry which is an experience in itself. Ensure you go early as it gets extremely busy as the day goes on. Our guide was fantastic and made sure we were safe and looked after purchasing tickets and discussing items with the stall owners for us.
Thank you very much for the review! We are so glad you enjoyed the ferry ride and felt well-looked after by our guide. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the team.
Shaik Ashab was the best tour guide I have ever had- he was so friendly, open to our wishes, very well organised and a real Insider of indian/ Mumbai culture and way of living. I really recommand this tour.
That's wonderful to hear! It sounds like you had an absolutely fantastic experience with Shaik Ashab. It's clear his friendliness, organizational skills, and deep insider knowledge of Mumbai truly made your tour special. Thank you for the high recommendation!
We had the most fantastic Elephanta cave private tour. After speaking with Ali via what’s app ( very easy) we decided to book a speedboat which only took 20 mins instead of an hour each way. He organised a specialist guide who grew up on the island and explained each statue in detail. We even did an ‘Ohmmmm’ exercise in one of the temple chambers. Later we went back to walk a bit the streets and had late lunch in Cafe Ferdinand where we enjoyed real local cuisine (not included in the price of the tour - very well priced 6000 rupees for 3 ppl including drinks). He then showed us the most expensive hotel in Mumbai (The Taj Mahal 5 Star hotel) and we felt we earned a cocktail in there. He organised us a nice table next to the window where we enjoyed a signature cocktail and watched the sun go down and the lights on the ‘Gateway of India’ coming up. What a special day and all the knowledge he shared with us! So the cocktails were of course on us (around 1500/2000 rupees for signature drinks - we enjoyed the Crooner and he a Coco-Mocktail which looked AMAZING). All in all he was brilliant, very knowledgeable, speaks perfect English and nothing is too much to ask. Even some detours we added. Tomorrow he has planned a special treat for us as he will show us a neighbourhood in the ‘slum’ which isn’t a slum to show us where his drive for his business comes from! He always made sure we were left alone by local businesses and found good deals for us and negotiated on our behalf - as two women travelling alone - that made us feel really safe. We found our best guide here! Highly recommended
That sounds like a truly spectacular private tour to the Elephanta Caves and a wonderful evening! 🌟 It's fantastic that Ali organized a speedboat and an insightful, local guide, making the experience efficient and deeply meaningful (especially the 'Ohmmmm' exercise!). Ending the day with cocktails at The Taj Mahal Palace as the sun set over the Gateway of India must have been a magical moment. Ali sounds like an absolutely brilliant guide—knowledgeable, attentive, and making sure you felt safe and got great deals. I hope your special visit to the neighborhood tomorrow is just as insightful!
I had an absolutely fantastic tour of the Elephanta Caves thanks to our guide mr pankaj . Being a local, he had deep knowledge of the caves, their history, and the cultural meaning behind every carving. He was humble, approachable, and so thorough with his explanations — it felt like more than just a tour, it was a learning experience. I enjoyed every moment and would highly recommend mr pankaj to anyone visiting Elephanta!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your truly exceptional experience! We are delighted to hear that Mr. Pankaj made your tour of the Elephanta Caves so memorable. We agree that his deep local knowledge and humble approach turn a simple tour into a rich learning experience. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we will certainly pass along your kind words to Mr. Pankaj.
An incredible experience with our guide who is a local. We found ourselves to be the only tourists on the island. It was an extraordinary experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an incredible and unique experience with your guide. It sounds like a truly special day, and we're so glad we could provide you with an authentic local perspective. We hope to see you again soon!
Amazing guide, explained all the statues and meaning behind them. It was amazing going early in the morning with the speed boat, as we were the first tourists to get there and explored the cave with no one else there
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that you had an amazing experience exploring the caves and learning about the statues with our guide. Arriving early by speed boat truly makes for a special and peaceful experience! We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another great adventure. 😊🚤
Very interesting trip to Elephant Cave with really good local guide, Who had great knowledge about the place. nice boat trip back and forth
