Elephanta Caves Shiva

Elephanta Caves

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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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Feb 6, 2025
I booked through Get your Guide, a half day tour. They sent me whatsapp the day before requesting a start time change from 8:45 to 10:30, to which I reluctantly agreed. Of course it took much longe…Full review by Edwin S
Feb 4, 2025
The best experience for the elephant caves, You can't find a better tour guide to make this event the best experience you can have . Thank u avinash call +919869316041Full review by Roger K
Jan 31, 2025
Excellent opportunity to learn about some of the most beautiful history in this area of the world. Extremely well preserved and our guide Avinash was spectacular. He took care of our family very well…Full review by Meetal G
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Elephanta Caves are a series of cave temples on Elephanta Island. The majority of these temples are dedicated to Shiva, who is one o…
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The Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, which have been designated a UN…
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The continuous tradition of Buddhist rockcut dwellings and 'Chaityas' find their prime example in the magnificent rock cut caves of …
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The Elephanta Caves (Marathi: घारापुरीची लेणी, Gharapurichya Lenee) are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island, o…
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Can we take luggages
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I would say not. The ferry is crowded, no formal place to leave it and I would not want to climb the hill with anything more than a daypack.
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Answer by Suzi M · Jan 23, 2025
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What is th ferry boat timings?
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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.. …
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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.
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