Elephanta Caves Tour from Bombay, Mumbai - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Elephanta Caves Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 90.00 USD
Rating: 8.7 (3 reviews)

Are you in Bombay and feeling like visiting one of the most sacred temples in India? On this excursion to the Elephanta Caves, we'll uncover the secrets of this breathtaking Unesco World Heritage Site.

Duration

5 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Admission ticket to the Elephanta Caves + Ferry: 850INR per person

When to book

You can book up to 4 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 5 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

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Elephanta Caves Tour

We'll meet at 10:30 am in front of the PizzaExpress restaurant. From there, we'll head towards the Gateway of India, where we'll hop on a ferry that will take us to the Elephanta Caves, a stunning architectural and artistic marvel that to this day is considered one of the most sacred temples in Bombay.

Once we arrive at this World Heritage Site, we'll step into these vast caverns and first see the galleries of the Shiva Cave, where we'll come across several stone carvings representing the most important moments in the life of this Hindu god.

Throughout the tour, we'll share many interesting facts about the caves. Did you know that they are believed to have been built between 810 and 1260? Also, in the 16th century, some of the statues were severely damaged because they were used for target practice.

The tour of the Elephanta Caves will continue as we explore the various sanctuaries and wander through the carved passageways. Arriving at the main grotto, we'll stop to marvel at the great sculpture of Trimurti, dedicated to the three gods of the Hindu religion: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

After this insight into Hindu history and culture, we'll board the ferry again and conclude this tour back at the Gateway of India four to five hours after our initial departure.