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History & Culture TourFrom Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Guided Tour
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- Duration: 7 hours
- Meeting at the designated location
- Mobile voucher
- Use only on the selected date
- Cancellation available
- English
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Highlights
Take a ferry from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbour and explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Elephanta Caves with a local guide. The Elephanta Caves are cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, carved out of rock between the mid-5th and 6th centuries. Listen to your guide's stories about the myths behind the famous sculptures and the island's history and architecture as you explore the magnificent stone temples. On the ferry there and back, enjoy views of Mumbai Harbour and the Arabian Sea.
Program
Take a ferry to Elephanta Island
in Mumbai Harbour
Elephanta Island lies in Mumbai Harbour about 10 km east of Mumbai and is also called Gharapuri, meaning "city of caves." Board a ferry at the Gateway of India and cross the water for about 45 minutes, enjoying views of Mumbai Harbour and the Arabian Sea.
Explore the cave temples dedicated to Shiva
On the island, explore the Elephanta Caves with a local guide for about 1.5 hours. These rock-cut cave temples date from the mid-5th to the 6th century, and the most important, Cave 1, measures about 39 m from the front entrance to the back. Your guide explains the stories behind the famous sculptures and the island's history, mythology and architecture, and there is time to take photos.
An island of Hindu caves and Buddhist remains
Along with five Hindu caves, the island has Buddhist stupa mounds dating back to the 2nd century BC and two Buddhist caves with water tanks. With traces of human settlement from as early as the 2nd century BC, the site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Departure and inclusions vary by option
For the group tours, meet your guide at Regal Cinema in Colaba or at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (Green Gate) and set off together. The option combined with a Dharavi slum tour and the option that reaches the island in about 20 minutes by speedboat include hotel pickup and drop-off.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
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Tour Course
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What's Included
- Professional local guide
- English-speaking guide
- Elephanta Caves entry ticket
- Round-trip ferry ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off — if applicable to the selected option
- Bottled water
- Guided tour of the caves
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks are not included.
How To Use
- Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.
- Depending on your option, meet your guide at the meeting point or get picked up at your hotel. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point (Elephanta Caves Group Tour - meet at Regal Cinema) :
Regal Cinema
Regal Cinema, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Meeting point directions:
Meet your guide at Regal Cinema in Colaba, next to the Gateway of India. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Meeting point (Group Tour from the Cruise Terminal) :
Mumbai International Cruise Terminal Green Gate (The Ballard Pier Mumbai / Alexandra Dock / Green Gate)
WRMR+9WV, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Meeting point directions:
Meet your guide at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (Green Gate). Your guide accompanies you throughout the tour, from the meeting point to the island and inside the caves.
Meeting point (Dharavi slum combo and speedboat options) :
Mumbai hotel pickup
Meeting point directions:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check the voucher provided after your booking is confirmed for the exact pickup location and time.
※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.
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Cancellation is available up to 1 day before the date of use.
• Cancellation/refund requests are accepted only during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 Korea time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Requests received outside business hours will be processed as received on the next business day (within business hours).
• Please submit cancellation and refund requests during business hours and make sure to receive a cancellation confirmation.
• Cancellation/refund requests are accepted only during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 Korea time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Requests received outside business hours will be processed as received on the next business day (within business hours).
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