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Half-Day Elephanta Cave Guided Tour

Instant confirmation E-Voucher Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Start time

    Between 9am to 2pm

  • Meeting Point

    You can get picked up from your hotel at an additional cost. Just give us the details at the time of booking. Don’t worry if you have not booked your hotel yet, our customer service executives will get in touch and confirm the details.

  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • Explore a UNESCO World Heritage site at Elephanta Island
  • Learn more about Hindi gods
  • See the numerous sculptures depicting various aspects of Shiva’s life
  • Tour the magnificent caves with your expert English-speaking guide

Overview

Explore the caves of Elephanta Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a guide from Gharapuri, a small village on the south side of the island. After an hour long boat ride to Elephanta Island from the Gateway of India, explore the magnificent caves. The outer caves were used as a place of Hindu worship until Portuguese rule was established.

The caves further in are smaller and are Buddhist 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 an expert local guide.

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Inclusions

  • Private English-speaking guide

Exclusions

  • Pick-up and drop-off by air-conditioned car (USD 24 for 1 to 4 persons)
  • Entry charge (USD 8 per person)
  • Boat ferry cost (USD 4 per person)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Lunch

Please note

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Pick up times are approximate. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your organised activity to reconfirm.

Voucher Information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other device.

So there’s no last-minute rush please arrive at the start point 20 mins early. Please dress modestly.

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