Elephanta Caves Tour: Ancient Hindu Sculptures

Discover ancient rock-cut temples and intricate sculptures at the UNESCO World Heritage Elephanta Caves near Mumbai. Explore history, architecture, and religious art.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elephanta Caves - Experience a distinguished tour of Elephanta Island, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Elephanta Caves. This comprehensive excursion offers an in-depth exploration of ancient rock-cut temples and their elaborate sculptures, which date from the 5th to 9th centuries. The tour includes a detailed examination of the principal cave…
What's Included
  • Admission fees to Elephant Island
  • Bottled water
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The Elephanta Caves are a series of ancient rock-cut temples situated on Elephanta Island, close to Mumbai, India. Originating from between the 5th and 8th centuries, these caves are famous for their detailed sculptures mainly dedicated to Hindu gods, including the remarkable Trimurti, a 20-foot statue of the three-headed Shiva. The caves boast…

Location
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg
It’s near the Gate Way of India, traveler’s can travel by local trains, cabs. From the Gate Way of India it is 2 minutes walking distance
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kassandra1971
Mar 30, 2025
Elephanta Caves off Mumbai - Nikhil was an exceptional guide showing us around the Elephanta Caves, about 8kms from Mumbai’s Welcome Gate. Mumbai is humid in March, but the caves were cool to explore. The caves date back 1500 years, and depict many Hindi gods and meditation rooms. The main cave has many statues, where sadly, they were destroyed by the Portuguese. However, the history remains. This event is a must if you go to Mumbai and have a spare day. The ferries leave from the Welcome Gate opposite the Taj Hotel. It takes about an hour each way to the caves. The trip around the caves takes about 2 hours. If you are keen to see this amazing Heritage Site, ask for Nikhil- he knows his stuff and can take the best pictures as great keep sakes.
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Pavelp_ls2022
Mar 27, 2025
Great day at Elefanta! - Thank you! It was a great tour today with knowlegable tour guide Nikhil. We would not get to know anout the place witjout taking the tour and guide😊
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Deborah
Mar 16, 2025
Elephant Cave tour - I only had one full day in Mumbai before heading to a retreat and was told to visit the elephant caves. Today a driver picked me up from my hotel and got me on the ferry. On the island I was met by my tour guide Nikhil. He lives on the island as does his family and he really understands the history of these caves. He helped me learn how they were created and what has happened to them since their creation. I’d recommend this tour for anyone especially a solo female traveler who would like all the details attended to so you could just enjoy the journey as much as I did.
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Giuseppinas657
Mar 11, 2025
Elephanta Caves tour - Pankaj was my guide for the Elephanta Cave tour he is a local and has extensive knowledge of the caves. The caves are amazing a must to see. Thanks
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Michaelpn5434go
Mar 11, 2025
Great tour of Elephanta Caves! - Nikhil gave us a wonderful tour, explained everything we were seeing and went at our own place. Highly recommended for everyone!
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L5060rirachelm
Mar 11, 2025
Wonderful tour - Nikhil was a wonderful guide. The tour was a highlight of our trip. We learned so much and truly enjoyed our experience! 😊
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Seaside37395094252
Mar 8, 2025
Great guided tour with history of the place - Nikhil was our guide. He is very knowledgeable about the temple’s history and of the Hindu religion. The guided tour makes the caves more interesting and brings it to life. He patiently waits for us and gives us time to roam about and explore the caves. He is also very proactive in helping us snap photos and welcomes any questions we had.
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N3407fkcalebm
Mar 8, 2025
Interesting history of elefanta caves - Nikhil was a great guide who shared lots of interesting history within elefanta caves! Learnt a lot about all the different statues and temples inside.
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Jacinda
Mar 6, 2025
Great tour of Elephanta caves - Great informative detailed tour with Chetan. Also they very kindly changed my date at late notice. Very accommodating…
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Tarashankar_b
Mar 19, 2025
The caves were very intersting and the guide Nick was very good and caring. - Ferry ride was too crowded. They try to jam on as many as possible. Was not pleasant at all. Exclusivity of viator totally missing.
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