The Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, which have been designated a UNESCO World …
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Dec 31, 2024
Elephanta Island is unlikely to feature on your bucket list, but if you are in Mumbai and considering a quick day trip, this island of ancient caves presents an excellent choice. Just an hour's sail… Full review by Voyage45528205251
Dec 30, 2024
Elephanta Caves on Gharapuri Island is accessible by a 1:15 hr ferry ride from a cloudy, smoky Mumbai harbour. Access the site through a steep hill. You can take guided tours and there’s food and be… Full review by AMsays
Dec 27, 2024
Avinash was great! Very informative and very engaging. I would definitely recommend this tour. You can reach him at +919869316041 Full review by Alok M
Official Ferry Boat Timings: NB: Elephanta caves are closed on Monday. 9 am to 2 or 3 pm is the ferry boat time from Gateway of India. Last ferry boat from Elephanta is at 5.30 pm.. …
Official Ferry Boat Timings: NB: Elephanta caves are closed on Monday. 9 am to 2 or 3 pm is the ferry boat time from Gateway of India. Last ferry boat from Elephanta is at 5.30 pm.. Frequency of 5 to 15 minutes depending upon the available visitors to get the ferry boat full. Small ferry boat costs Rs.150 ticket per person with return. Small ferry boat starts from left corner before Gateway of India. Double deck ferry boat costs Rs.170 per person with return. Cross the Gateway of India & go on back side of it for double deck board ferry boat. Journey time is 45 to 60 minutes. Ticket can be purchased from boat staff prior to boarding the boat NB: If you travel by small ferry boat to Elephanta & on your return if you wish to travel by big ferry boat then you have pay only Rs.20 extra after showing ticket of small ferry boat. Please choose to travel by double deck ferry boat for both routes & sit on top deck to enjoy boat ride in the company of Seagulls. If you are first time traveler & need complete details on Elephanta visit then please read my review of Elephanta cave.