Elephanta Caves with Village tour.
Overview
Elephanta Island was a powerful capital of coastal kingdom and today stands as magnificent relic rich in sculptural delights.This day-tour led by an expert guide is not to missed when visiting Mumbai.
Inclusions
- Bottle of water
- Guide fees
- Pick-up & drop by private car from your door step (IF option is selected)
- Monument entree fees- For Private tour option only.
- Ferry charges
- *Non Private option:For a group of 4 and above Monument entry fees would be included.
- *In NON Private option : For group of 4 and above pick-up would be provided from your door step.
- Entry/Admission - Elephanta Caves
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
The intricate rock carved temples of Elephanta Island are rich sculptural masterpieces much cherished by residents and tourists alike.
Discover their wonders on a half-day tour from Mumbai led by an expert guide! First, board a ferry for a 1-hour ride to Elephanta Island. Upon arrival we will switch to a toy train for 2 minutes. This is a fun and quirky way to travel and takes us right up to the climbing point leading to the entrance of the caves. The Temple can be reached by 693 steps. If you are feeling indulgent, you can be carried up the stairs on a wooden chair. This option costs an additional US$ 15. The enigmatic image of Trimurthu Sadadiva cannot fail to impress as you pass through the cave entrance. Considered to be a masterpiece of Indian art, this colossal 20-foot image is simply awe-inspiring. You'll have 1 hour to explore the caves, also seeing the sculpted images of Kalyansundara, Gangadhara and Ardhanriswara, so remember to bring a camera!
Afterwards you will board the ferry again heading back to Mumbai where the tour will end.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
The intricate rock carved temples of Elephanta Island are rich sculptural masterpieces much cherished by residents and tourists alike.
Discover their wonders on a half-day tour from Mumbai led by an expert guide! First, board a ferry for a 1-hour ride to Elephanta Island. Upon arrival we will switch to a toy train for 2 minutes. This is a fun and quirky way to travel and takes us right up to the climbing point leading to the entrance of the caves. The Temple can be reached by 693 steps. If you are feeling indulgent, you can be carried up the stairs on a wooden chair. This option costs an additional US$ 15. The enigmatic image of Trimurthu Sadadiva cannot fail to impress as you pass through the cave entrance. Considered to be a masterpiece of Indian art, this colossal 20-foot image is simply awe-inspiring. You'll have 1 hour to explore the caves, also seeing the sculpted images of Kalyansundara, Gangadhara and Ardhanriswara, so remember to bring a camera!
Afterwards you will board the ferry again heading back to Mumbai where the tour will end.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- For the Group tour, your guide will pick you up from outside the main gate of the "Taj Mahal Tower Hotel" in Mumbai. Look for someone holding a sign with your name on it.
- For private tour pick-up & Drop would be provided for any location with in Mumbai including Hotels / Airports / Port etc.Please provide location details during or after booking.
- Pick-up & Drop at Mumbai cruise terminal out gate, which is also known as green gate.
- For Non private tours ,Pickup facility at additional cost of US$ 5 Per person can be provided from any location of Mumbai.
- Near public transportation
- The Elephanta Caves are closed on Mondays and during the monsoon season.(July to August)
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
ValPenna
January 2021
We had the Elephanta Caves and city tour. It was perfectly organized. Indian Magic Tours staff came at our appartment and took us to south Mumbai. After a quick tour of Victoria’s station, we went to Gateway of India and took the boat. Once on Elephanta Islande, a guide took care of us. He was ve...
We had the Elephanta Caves and city tour. It was perfectly organized. Indian Magic Tours staff came at our appartment and took us to south Mumbai. After a quick tour of Victoria’s station, we went to Gateway of India and took the boat. Once on Elephanta Islande, a guide took care of us. He was very clear and made us discover a lot of very interesting information about the caves and Hindou religion. After that and a little tour in a fishermen village, we went back. Then another guide came for the city tour. We went to Marine Drive, Malabar Hill and Kamala Nehru Park. We also visited a beautiful Hindou temple before Malabar Hill. This entire day experience was wonderful !Peponio
October 2019
Incredible historical place just an hour by boat from Mumbai, a must see! In addition to seeing The gate of India andia.
Incredible historical place just an hour by boat from Mumbai, a must see! In addition to seeing The gate of India andia.