India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

4-Hour Elephanta Caves Tour from Mumbai with Boat Ride

4 Hours Round trip from Apollo Bandar Easy pace

Take a boat ride from the Gateway of India

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Boat ride from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island
02 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Elephanta Caves
03 See the two groups of Hindu and Buddhist caves
04 Admire rock-cut sculptures dedicated to Lord Shiva

Visit the Elephanta Caves on this 4-hour tour from the Gateway of India and discover one of Mumbai's most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Reach the island by boat and explore a collection of rock-cut caves dedicated mainly to Lord Shiva, along with a few Buddhist stupa mounds. Learn about the history of these sculpted caves and admire their scenic, historic rock-cut architecture.

The enchanting caves of Shiva and the various forms of Natrajaya offer a perfect treat for the camera lens.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Mumbai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Boat Ride to the Elephanta Caves and Guided Cave Visit

Meet your tour guide near Reagle Cinema in Mumbai.
Take a boat ride from the Gateway of India to the Elephanta Caves. The caves are 34 km away from Apollo Bunder, also known as the Gateway of India, and remain unaffected by modern advancements.
Learn about the history of the site. The enchanting caves of Shiva and the various forms of Natrajaya offer a perfect treat for the camera lens. The caves form a network of sculpted chambers.
See the two groups of Hindu and Buddhist caves. The Hindu caves contain wonderful sculptures of Lord Shiva dating back to between the 5th and 8th centuries. Admire the scenic, historic rock-cut architecture.

The route