South Mumbai with Elephanta Caves Tour in Private Vehicle
Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra. Trimurti is the most renowned sculpture in mandapa of the Great Cave is Trimurti (Trimurthy) – sculpture with three faces of Shiva. It is located on the south wall of mandapa and is 6.1 m high. Trimurti resembles a Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shiva) – royal insignia of Rashtrakutas. Later will take short tour of SOBO that covers British Monuments, Markets, Temples and is led by the best Mumbai Local Tour guide in private car Transfer.
Options
Tour in 4 Seater Car + Ferry
Ferry Transfer for Elephanta: Costing including Guide Charges, Return Ferry Tickets, Return Toy Train, Village Entry and Caves Entry
Duration: 6 hours
4 Seater Vehicle: Ac Swift Dzire or Etios
Vehicle transfer to / from hotel.
Transfer to Elephanta Caves in Ferry
If need transfer in Speed Boat: Instead of transfer in public ferry boat guest required return transfer in private speed boat then they need to pay extra.
Pickup included
What's included in South Mumbai with Elephanta Caves Tour in Private Vehicle
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra.
Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Mumbai, India. 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.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus, is a historic railway station and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Village Entry, Caves Entry Fees, Ferry Ride, Toy Train, Toll Tax & Parking Fees
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Pickup & Drop
- Any Meals
- Personal Expenses
- Gratitude
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Elephanta Caves in Closed on Monday
- Must carry cap or hat, trekking shoes or sport shoes
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We provide free pickup service from Hotel / Residence / Airport / Railway Station & Port and also free drop service. We only provide pickup & drop service from the hotel located in Suburb / North Mumbai or South Mumbai. Pickup & drop service from Navi Mumbai area or far away from Mumbai City (North / South Mumbai) will charge extra. Information Related to Elephanta Caves: Approach to Caves: To reach Elephanta it takes 1 Hrs 30 Min in Ferrry from Gateway of India and there are 120 staircases to Elephanta caves. Same it will take 1 Hrs 30 Min return to reach Gateway of India. Elephanta Boat Timing: The first boat for Elephanta leaves the Gateway of India ferry point at 9 am. The first return boat leaves from Elephanta Island at 12 noon and the last return boat leaves at 5.30 pm from Elephanta. Elephanta Caves is open 6 days a week. Only Closed on Monday. Season: Elephanta is open throughout the year. Winter months (November to February) are pleasant. Avoid peak monsoon season (June to August) as boat schedules could get interrupted due to the rough seas and heavy rain.