Elephanta Caves are situated some 10 kms from Mumbai city on an island. It has to be accessed by a boat in order to reach it. The Portuguese named the island Elephanta as they had found a big stone elephant lying there initially. The elephant is now at Victoria Gardens in Mumbai. The caves lie on a hillock. These caves are rock-cut caves, built in the 8th century and are beautifully sculpted. Elephanta Caves are also famous for its temple, which is believed to have healing powers in it.

The Elephanta Caves are the focal point of Gharapuri Island, which was renamed the Elephanta Island by the Portuguese, located in the Mumbai.

The rock-cut temple complex covers an area of 60,000 sq ft consisting of a main chamber, 2 lateral ones, courtyards and subsidiary shrines. The site of these magnificent caves contained beautiful reliefs, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu god Shiva. The caves are hewn from solid rock.[4] The temple complex is said to be the abode of Shiva.

How to Reach

The Elephanta Island can be reached only by boat. Ferry rides are available from the Gateway of India and it takes just 15 minutes to reach the Elephanta Island.
Duration: - 4 - 5 Hrs.
Program: - Pick up from hotel and drive to Gateway of India to take catamaran cruise to Elephanta caves. Visit Elephanta caves. Later return to Gateway of India by catamaran cruise than transfer to you hotel.

Cost per person in Indian Rupees

02 Pax - Rs 1600

03 Pax - Rs 1285

04 Pax - Rs 1200

05 - 07 Pax - Rs 1300

Elephanta Caves Above cost includes

Return transfers from city hotels

Return Catamaran cruise charges to Elephanta caves

Entrance fee to Elephanta caves

Local English speaking guide for sight seeing

All applicable taxes

Above cost does not include

Any accommodation

Any meals or drinks

Any other services not mentioned above