Private Sightseeing Tour to Elephanta caves
40 USD
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.
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Available in
- English
I have been a Mumbai sightseeing guide since 2010. It was the fulfillment of a dream I have had for over a decade. I love the beauty and history of Mumbai City and enjoy sharing my passion and enthusiasm for Mumbai with visitors and residents alike.
My company also conducts private, group, and special occasion tours. My tours are always evolving and changing, much like our city, and I always try to give my guests the very newest and complete information available. I love what I do, plain and simple. This is not a job for me; it is my life's passion
Highlights
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Experience Mumbai Culture
- Professional and knowledgeable guide
- Sail to the beautiful Elephanta Island
- See many of Mumbai’s loveliest historic and religious sights
Description
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.
Visit the Gateway of India. Just around the corner from the Gateway of India is the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. You will visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji train station, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mumbai University, the Rajabai Clock Tower (the Big Ben of India), the Oval Maidan.
See Bombay High Court, a beautiful British heritage building and Asia’s largest open-air laundry at Dhobi Ghat, where clothes are washed in full public view. Stop to see Mani Bhavan, Mahatma Gandhi's residence in Mumbai. Visit the Jain temple, and Kamala Nehru Park and many more.
Read moreWhat’s included & not included
- Professional and knowledgeable guide
- Roundtrip transportation to and from your place
- Admission Fees
- Meals
Meeting point
Your Accommodation (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Pickup options are available for private tour bookings.
Reviews from travellers (1)
This operator has 8 reviews for other tours
This is a small company, a tight team, and a great team. They spoke of their admiration for their management and how well respected and treated they were. A smart boss that knows happy employees make for happy customers. I was very impressed.
Its not a luxury tour if that’s what you’re looking for, but for me it was exactly the “real” experience I wanted. The price was an incredible bargain.
- Full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the tour
- No booking fees
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