Car Type : for one to two people, four seater sedan.
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Car Type : for three to four people, five seater Innova.
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Car Type : for five to eight people, twelve seater tempo traveller.
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If pickup from outside city hotels / airport / railway station then it will be an additional charge, payable directly.
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The entrance fees mentioned are approximate, as per government norms, and are subject to change in the future.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour. The Caves, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Mumbai's oldest historic site and also one of the best Mumbai tourist places.
The caves are known for beautiful Hindu temples and sculptures. The Elephanta Caves were named by the Portuguese after they saw a statue of an elephant on the island. The statue is now placed at the Bhau Daji Lad Museum at the Jijamata Udyan at Byculla in Mumbai. Elephanta Island has two groups of caves in the rock-cut architectural style. Five caves situated on the western hills of the Island are devoted to the Hindu sect Shaiva and various Hindu sculpture...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup & Drop off from Mumbai city hotels only.
English Speaking Guide services during sightseeing.
Private Air Condition vehicle throughout the tour.
All applicable taxes.
01 Mineral Water Bottle per person.
Entrance fee for the monuments is charged directly at the site
Tips and gratuities are optional, based on guest discretion and service satisfaction.
Elephanta Caves with City Tour of Mumbai
Mumbai
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Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour. The Caves, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Mumbai's oldest historic site and also one of the best Mumbai tourist places.
The caves are known for beautiful Hindu temples and sculptures. The Elephanta Caves were named by the Portuguese after they saw a statue of an elephant on the island. The statue is now placed at the Bhau Daji Lad Museum at the Jijamata Udyan at Byculla in Mumbai. Elephanta Island has two groups of caves in the rock-cut architectural style. Five caves situated on the western hills of the Island are devoted to the Hindu sect Shaiva and various Hindu sculpture...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup & Drop off from Mumbai city hotels only.
English Speaking Guide services during sightseeing.
Private Air Condition vehicle throughout the tour.
All applicable taxes.
01 Mineral Water Bottle per person.
Entrance fee for the monuments is charged directly at the site
Tips and gratuities are optional, based on guest discretion and service satisfaction.
Itinerary
1
Elephanta Caves
Early morning pick up from the hotel and drive to Gateway of India to board the boat to Elephanta Island (closed every Monday). This tour takes you from Mumbai to the rock art of the Elephanta Caves on Elephanta Island. On your arrival at the island, you will proceed to the Elephanta Caves, which contain a collection of rock art linked to the Shiva sect. At Elephanta, Indian art found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly in the huge and high reliefs of the main cave. After the visit to Elephanta Caves, return by ferry to Mumbai.
(Note: Closed on Monday)
2 hours
2
Gateway Of India Mumbai
Gateway of India: A colonial-era monument that dates to 1924 and overlooks the harbour at 1:00 PM, free lunch at the restaurant (optional).
30 minutes
3
Coomaraswamy Hall (Prince of Wales Museum)
Prince of Wales Museum: The museum showcases several collections of ancient artworks, sculptures, and artefacts in its galleries. After the inception of the artworks of Hindu God Krishna, textiles, and Indian traditional costumes.
(Note: Closed on Monday)
30 minutes
4
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
Mani Bhawan: Known by the name Gandhi Museum, the main highlight of this Gujarati-style residence is that it is here Gandhi laid the foundation for many independence movements like the Non-Cooperation, Satyagraha, Swadeshi, Khadi, and Khilafat movements.
30 minutes
5
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus, is a historical train station and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai.
In the evening, drop off at your hotel.
