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.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $60.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
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.
Airport pickup incurs an additional Rs 700 as vehicle parking charges.
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Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour lasts about 5–6 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $34 per person for this Mumbai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $60. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 11 departures a day between 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Airport pickup incurs an additional Rs 700 as vehicle parking charges. Pickup points include Hotel Heritage - Near Trade Center, Visa Consulate BKC.
The experience is available in HI, MR, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1,542 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Linda Tours Mumbai.
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I had a great visit at Elephant Caves. Mango was a wonderful and informative guide. He was knowledgeable about everything! I had a lovely visit to the island.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a lovely visit to Elephanta Caves with Mango. We’re especially glad you appreciated his knowledge and informative guidance throughout the tour. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again!
Manoj and Satyam were excellent! Very informative tour with a lot of photos. They answered all of my questions and I learned a lot about Elephanta Island and the Shiva statues.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Manoj and Satyam made your Elephanta Island experience informative, enjoyable, and memorable. We’re glad you learned so much about the island and Shiva statues and enjoyed the photos along the way. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again!
I'm glad I learned a lot about Elephanta Island. The guide's photos were very good.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you learned a lot about Elephanta Island and enjoyed the guide’s photography skills. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again!
Manoj and Shrti are great guides!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Manoj and Shruti. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in Mumbai!
We had a wonderful trip to Elephanta cave with guides Manoj and Riya. Both of them full of knowledge and stories about Mumbai, the island, the caves and Shiva. We really enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip to the Elephanta Caves with Manoj and Riya. It’s great to know that their knowledge and stories about Mumbai, the island, the caves, and Shiva made the experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again!
Exceptional tour from Manoj and Riya. Manoj is exceptionally knowledgeable and one of the best we’ve done in the world. Would 100% recommend! The guide is from the island and it makes the entire experience very authentic! Best tour ever!
Thank you so much for your incredible review! We’re delighted to hear that Manoj and Riya made your Elephanta Caves experience so special. We’re especially glad you appreciated Manoj’s knowledge and the authentic local perspective. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again!
Nikhil and Riha make a amazing job explaining all with a huge knowledge. I loved there behaviour and way of doing there job 🥰 thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Nikhil and Riya impressed you with their knowledge, friendly behavior, and professionalism. Your appreciation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Everything about this tour was amazing. I am a female solo traveler. Met Riya at the meeting point. She is super nice and very knowledgeable. We had a blast together in the boat. When I arrived to the island we met with the tour guide Manoj and he took me through the steps all the way to the caves. He made sure that I was very well and hydrated throughout the steps. Then he made a masterclass of history through the caves and he took professional pictures. I highly recommend this tour!!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Riya and Manoj made your Elephanta Caves experience enjoyable, comfortable, and memorable. We’re especially glad you appreciated Manoj’s care, fascinating history insights, and photography. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in Mumbai!
Care every step of the way. Efficient medical attention. Great tours of India including elephants. The jetty & train rides were a unique experience from time of old. Would love to come back
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you felt well cared for throughout your experience and enjoyed the tours, Elephanta Caves, jetty, and train rides. It’s wonderful to know you had such memorable experiences in India. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Manoj, Arman & Omkar: Excellent organization. Perfect Understanding of the History, Culture, International Relevant. Excellent TEAM WORK. We will bring other Groups from Kenya. Paul Richu Patients Care Director PONYEA INDIA MEDICARE The Medical Care Assistance Company NAIROBI, KENYA HELP@PONYEAINDIA.COM
Thank you, Paul, for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Manoj, Arman, and Omkar provided excellent organization, teamwork, and insights into Mumbai’s history and culture. Your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you and your groups from Kenya again in the future!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour | 5–6 hours | 5.0 (1,542) | $34 | |
 Elephanta Caves & Island Tour with Multiple Options | 5–6 hours | 4.8 (185) | $27 | View |
 Elephanta Caves Exploration: Guided Tour with Ferry Experience | 5–6 hours | 5.0 (245) | $27 | View |
 Mumbai Elephanta Caves Private Half-Day Tour including Guide | 4 hours | 4.7 (158) | $107 | View |
 Mumbai City Sightseeing with Elephanta Caves Full Day Tour | 8–10 hours | 4.9 (155) | $85 | View |
 All-Inclusive Private Mumbai Highlights & Elephanta Caves Tour | 9–10 hours | 4.9 (113) | $239 | View |
 Elephanta Caves Tour by Private Speed Boat | 3–4 hours | 5.0 (84) | $156 | View |