The Elephanta Caves, located on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbor, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its ancient rock-cut architecture and intricate carvings.

In a tragic incident, a ferry boat with 80 passengers and five crew members onboard capsized near Elephanta Caves after a small speedboat crashed into the vessel, which was carrying more than 80 ...

The Elephanta Caves are a collection of carved rock sculptures dedicated to Lord Shiva. From Mumbai's main shore, one can arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in approximately 1 hour by boat.

If you're planning a visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, here's a comprehensive guide on how to reach Elephanta Caves from Mumbai: Read more: 6 tips to spot tigers in the wild!

Mumbai: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mumbai Circle, on Tuesday celebrated World Heritage Day at the Elephanta Caves with a slew of events. With a view to create awareness about the ...

IPS swims from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves Image Source : @Krishnapips Written By: Kritika Bansal Published: March 28, 2023 11:51 IST, Updated: March 28, 2023 11:51 IST New Delhi: ...

The ‘Elephanta’ name has Portuguese heritage. The Portuguese were probably the first Europeans to arrive on the island. A huge elephant statue once stood on the island, and hence the name. The statue ...

The monolithic caves of Elephanta Island, now an UNESCO world heritage site, houses one of the best Shiva shrines of the world. The island was under Portuguese rule from 1540 to the mid-19th century.

The stone elephant that gave the name Elephanta. It used to be on the south shore of the island, the British attempted to move it to England in 1864, it broke, the reassembled pieces are now at ...

Shashank Rao Updated: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 11:15 PM IST Govt mulling to reduce fares of water taxis connecting Mumbai with Navi Mumbai and Elephanta Caves in near future | File ...