Mumbai Elephanta Caves Private Half-Day Tour including Guide Discount Tickets

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Overview

Visit the Elephanta Caves on this 4-hour tour. Explore the more enormous Hindu caves, the smaller Buddhist caves as well as the main cave, also known as the Shiva Cave. See the numerous sculptures depicting various aspects of Shiva’s life.

Pickup Information

Meeting point or pickup from your accommodation with extra charge

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Elephanta Caves
Disemark with your Tour Guide After an hour long boat ride to Elephanta Island from the Gateway of India, explore the magnificent caves. The outer caves were used as a place of Hindu worship until Portuguese rule was established. The caves further in are smaller and are Buddhist caves. The main cave, otherwise known as the Shiva Cave, contains numerous carvings throughout depicting various aspects of Lord Shiva including his wedding, his slaying of Andhaka and more. There will also be a sculpture of the Trimurti in the main cave that is approximately 20 feet tall. Other wings of the caves have shrines dedicated to Shiva’s sons, Kartikeya and Ganesh. Book and explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with a guide from Gharapuri, which is a small village on the south side of the island.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Gateway Of India Mumbai
The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Mumbai. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911.

Inclusion

Ferry to Elephanta Island

Local Family's home Lunch (Only if Lunch Inclusive Option Selected)

Toy Train Ticket

Governement approved Licence Guide (English, Spanish or German speaking depending on option selected

Elephanta cave Entry fees

Elephanta Village Tax

Exclusion

Hotel pickup & dropoff by airconditioned vehicle (available for extra charge of USD 40 for 1-4 pax)

Gratuities

Any other meals or drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Minimum age is 10 years

No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; spaghetti straps and short shorts are not recommended

A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes, and sunglasses/sunscreen are highly recommended, as well as a hat or scarf for ladies

prices for English,Spanish and German are different

Supplied by Mystical Mumbai

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