Sightseeing tour with Elephanta cave tour

4.8 (19 reviews) Mumbai, India
Duration6h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visit the Elephanta Caves with Mumbai Sightseeing. Explore the more massive 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.and proceed to explore Bollywood city

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • ferry cost
  • Guide and driver
  • Mini train, toll
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Elephanta Caves
    5h · Admission ticket included
    After an hour long boat ride to Elephanta Island, 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 is also 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.
  2. 10m
    Mumbai's most famous monument; it was built to welcome King George V and Queen Mary into India
  3. 10m
    The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, is a heritage, five-star, luxury hotel built in the Saracenic Revival style in the Colaba region of Mumbai
  4. 20m
    The station was designed by Frederick William Stevens according to the concept of Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and meant to be a similar revival of Indian Goth (classical era) architecture.
  5. University of Mumbai Library
    10m
    Mumbai University, the British heritage building built in 1857
  6. Rajabai Clock Tower
    10m
    The tower is part of The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai, which was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in 2018.
  7. Dhobi Ghat
    20m
    Largest open air laundry “Dhobi Ghat” where clothes are washed in full view of public
  8. High Court Principal Bench Bombay
    Pass by
    Bombay High Court is one of the oldest High Courts of India. It is located in Bombay.
  9. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Mani Bhavan is a museum and historical building dedicated to Gandhi. Mani Bhavan was the focal point of Gandhi's political activities in Mumbai between 1917 and 1934.
  10. 15m
    Kamala Nehru Park (Skyline view of the city & Old woman's shoe)
  11. Jain Temple - Mumbai
    Pass by
    Historic Jain place of worship with intricate stone carvings & a dome painted with the zodiac.
  12. Marine Drive
    Pass by
    Drive around Marine Drive (known as the “Queens Necklace”),
  13. Pass by
    The Prince of Wales Museum, now commonly known as 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya', was established during the early 20th century
  14. Flora Fountain
    Pass by
    lora Fountain, at the Hutatma Chowk, is an ornamentally and exquisitely sculpted architectural heritage monument.
  15. David Sassoon Library and Reading Room
    Pass by
    The David Sassoon Library is the name of a famous library and heritage structure in Mumbai, India. The idea for a library to be situated in the center of the city was the brainchild of Albert Sassoon, son of the famous Baghdadi Jewish philanthropist, David Sassoon.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up from your accommodation

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date , tour or full refund

Cancellation policy

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

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