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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Jan 5, 2025
We had an excellent guide-Avinash (+91 98693 16041) who lives on the island and has intimate knowledge of the caves. He brought alive the depictions of the various carved statues. And he is an incre… Full review by Sophia F
Jan 3, 2025
Very interesting place with 1400 years history. We thank very much for our guide Avinash - our friend from Russia gives us recommendation and contact of Avinash. Avinash came to our hotel to meet u… Full review by Elena M
Jan 3, 2025
Getting to the caves is by boat/ferry from the gateway of india. Make it to the edges near the water and you’ll see them. As we later found out there are 2 prices for 2 different boats. 1 price is fo… Full review by Antonio2456
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.. …
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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