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A tour to the Elephanta Caves adorned with some of the most magnificent stone carvings known to be made by ancient man. And later to a very old market which is home to many stolen goods “Chor Bazzar”, hence also known as the Thieves market.
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Duration: 4 to 6 hours
Starts: Mumbai, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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A tour to the Elephanta Caves adorned with some of the most magnificent stone carvings known to be made by ancient man. And later to a very old market which is home to many stolen goods “Chor Bazzar”, hence also known as the Thieves market.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India
After a comfortable pickup from your Mumbai hotel/airport/railway station you will be taken to the ferry/boat point in “Gateway of India” for boarding your boat to the Elephant island and the famed caves of Elephanta, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
the famed caves of Elephanta, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 to preserve the artwork. Elephanta Island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai. The island is about an hour away by boat ride from Gateway of India. Elephanta Island houses caves known as Elephanta Caves in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai, India. These caves are rock cut temple/statues of Lord Shiva, Ganesha, Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh dating back to the 5th century. Elephanta Island was named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an Elephant was seen near the landing area of the island.Elephanta showcases legends of Lord Shiva carved in rock cave temples. The cave complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, innercells, grand halls and porticos arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture, and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The temple complex is also said to be the abode of Lord Shiva.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chor Bazaar, Mohammed Ali Rd Pydhonie, Mumbai India
After elephanta cave visit Later board the ferry back to the gateway of India. Arrive and meet our expert guide and the driver for the visits to the “Chor Bazzar”.
One of the most fascinating local market place, Chor Bazaar is home to many stolen goods, just as the name suggests. You will usually find shopaholics rummaging for goods at throwaway prices. From antiques to Victorian furniture and fashion to electronics, a wide array of goods available here is staggering. Most of the shop-owners are used to the whims and fancies of the shoppers; therefore, if you are good at bargaining, then this might be the place to be! One of the main tourist attractions in Mumbai, Chor Bazaar is also one of the busiest places in this metropolitan city.
Evening we shall drop you back to your Mumbai hotel/airport/railway station
Duration: 1 hour
