Mumbai Trip Overview
Get Ready to experience one of the amazing tours to Elephanta caves from Mumbai via a ferry ride.
• Visit the Elephanta Caves; a UNESCO World Heritage site, accessible from the
Gateway of India
• Learn about the 7 cave excavations at Elephanta, all carved from solid basalt
rock
• Discover the temples which honor the Hindu God Shiva and contain many
intricate sculptures
• A fun journey to the caves, learning about each of their features and the story
behind each one
• An English speaking guide will be available to help you with your tour
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Mumbai, India
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Get Ready to experience one of the amazing tours to Elephanta caves from Mumbai via a ferry ride.
• Visit the Elephanta Caves; a UNESCO World Heritage site, accessible from the
Gateway of India
• Learn about the 7 cave excavations at Elephanta, all carved from solid basalt
rock
• Discover the temples which honor the Hindu God Shiva and contain many
intricate sculptures
• A fun journey to the caves, learning about each of their features and the story
behind each one
• An English speaking guide will be available to help you with your tour
Itinerary
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Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Elephanta Caves is a specimen of rock-cut art and architecture from the times of medieval India. Natively known as Gharapurichi Leni, the Elephanta Caves that exist today are ruins of what were once elaborately painted artworks. It also provides an amazing view of the Mumbai skyline. You can reach the Elephanta Caves via a ferry ride from Gateway of India. There are two groups of alcoves in the site of the Elephanta Caves, the first is a large group of five Hindu caves and the second one is a smaller group of two Buddhist caves. The Hindu caves contain the stone sculptures representing the Shaiva Hindu sect.
Duration: 2 hours
