Private Elephanta Caves Half-Day Tour

Private Elephanta Caves Half-Day Tour

Overview

With this tour you can hop on the ferry from Mumbai and reach Elephanta Caves which are 1500 years old. The private tour allows you to explore Elephanta Caves conveniently and you can learn about Buddhist and Hindu practices. You can witness several captivating statues of deities.

Get to know the culture and ancient architecture that surrounds Elephanta Caves which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experienced guide will tell you fascinating stories and history.

Elephanta Caves are must-visit spot for history lovers or archaeologists. Climb up approximately 120 steps and enter caves. Immerse into the history behind structures and artifacts that are found in excavation sites. Witness the 6th century architecture as you enter the hall. Grab the chance to know the religious history of India.

Highlights

  • Visit the UNESCO designated Elephanta Caves
  • Admire the intricate carvings of the Elephanta Caves
  • Expert local guide gives insights of Hindu culture and God
  • The caves are carved from basalt rock

Itinerary

The journey to Elephanta Island begins early in the morning or you can pick the time according to schedule but early morning is the best time to start this trip. Enjoy one hour ferry ride and reach Elephanta Island. Explore several temples, caves and shrines.

The beautiful man-made caves are carved out of basaltic mountains and dates back from 5 to 7th century. These are sacred places to Buddhist and Hindu. The arched colonnades and columns gaze at beautifully carved shrines to deities.

There is a large Buddhist cave, a Hindu Cave and one cave is dedicated to the God Shiva where you can see Trimurti, three-headed Shiva sculpture.

Shiva cave is the main cave which treasures several carvings showcasing different aspects of Lord Shiva such as wedding of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati, slaying of Andhaka and many others. The major attraction in the Elephanta Cave is the 20-foot Shiva popularly known as Trimurti. Other caves wings have shrines dedicated to Shiva’s family. You can see spectacular carved statues of Ganesha and Kartikeya.

Local guide will give you insights of Elephanta Caves and you can get the opportunity to know the history of this popular cave along with information about Buddhism and Hinduism. Once you explore this captivating island, join the ferry and get back to the harbor. You will get back to hotel and here this tour ends.

Join this amazing tour and get ready to enjoy the best of your Mumbai Trip.

Inclusion

  • Guided Tour
  • Ferry tickets
  • Entrance fee 

Extra

  • Food and drinks 

Know before you go

Terms & Conditions

Only those services that are paid for by the guest fall under the company's responsibility. All other services that are not paid for by the visitor directly to the company are considered suggested services, and the company is under no obligation to offer them or to cover their associated costs.

UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES

The additional cost for the same will have to be covered by the passengers if the itinerary of the tour needs to be amended or extended due to circumstances beyond our control, such as riots, floods, accidents, or other natural or man-made calamities. There will be no reimbursement for the remaining section of the journey if any passengers must quit the tour midway for any reason, such as the death of a relative, illness, or any other reason.

COMPLAINTS DURING THE TOUR

The traveler is urged to contact us right away at +9185888 38624 if they have any issues about our service, including hotels, houseboats, transportation, etc., so that the issue can be resolved right away. After the tour programs, complaints or requests for refunds won't be taken into consideration.

RESERVATION POLICY

Confirmation of the packages is subject to receipt of 100% Payment: 50% of the payment as advance and rest of the amount on or before 10 days of the tour date otherwise booking will be released automatically without any further intimation from our end. In case when the trip is booked only within 10 days of the tour date 100% of the payment has to be made while booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • If Air Tickets has been booked by us 100% of the ticket amount will be deducted if the fare is non-refundable.
  • Within 60 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 25% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 15 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 50% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 7 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation:100% Retention of the Tour Cost.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT POLICY

The hotel may charge a fee for an early check-in or a late check-out depending on availability. The standard check-in and check-out times are 1300 and 1200 hours, respectively.

PAYMENT POLICY

You must pay 50% in advance so that we can confirm your FIT or GIT reservations within 48 hours and 50% before the day of arrival; if you fail to do so, the reservation will be released without further communication from our end.

CHILD POLICY

0 To 5 Years without Bed Complimentary

Child above 5 to 12 years is Chargeable as per Extra Bed.T&C of Holiday Page

Trip Highlights

  • Visit the UNESCO designated Elephanta Caves
  • Admire the intricate carvings of the Elephanta Caves
  • Expert local guide gives insights of Hindu culture and God
  • The caves are carved from basalt rock

Itinerary

The journey to Elephanta Island begins early in the morning or you can pick the time according to schedule but early morning is the best time to start this trip. Enjoy one hour ferry ride and reach Elephanta Island. Explore several temples, caves and shrines.

The beautiful man-made caves are carved out of basaltic mountains and dates back from 5 to 7th century. These are sacred places to Buddhist and Hindu. The arched colonnades and columns gaze at beautifully carved shrines to deities.

There is a large Buddhist cave, a Hindu Cave and one cave is dedicated to the God Shiva where you can see Trimurti, three-headed Shiva sculpture.

Shiva cave is the main cave which treasures several carvings showcasing different aspects of Lord Shiva such as wedding of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati, slaying of Andhaka and many others. The major attraction in the Elephanta Cave is the 20-foot Shiva popularly known as Trimurti. Other caves wings have shrines dedicated to Shiva’s family. You can see spectacular carved statues of Ganesha and Kartikeya.

Local guide will give you insights of Elephanta Caves and you can get the opportunity to know the history of this popular cave along with information about Buddhism and Hinduism. Once you explore this captivating island, join the ferry and get back to the harbor. You will get back to hotel and here this tour ends.

Join this amazing tour and get ready to enjoy the best of your Mumbai Trip.

Inclusion

  • Guided Tour
  • Ferry tickets
  • Entrance fee 

Know before you go

Terms & Conditions

Only those services that are paid for by the guest fall under the company's responsibility. All other services that are not paid for by the visitor directly to the company are considered suggested services, and the company is under no obligation to offer them or to cover their associated costs.

UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES

The additional cost for the same will have to be covered by the passengers if the itinerary of the tour needs to be amended or extended due to circumstances beyond our control, such as riots, floods, accidents, or other natural or man-made calamities. There will be no reimbursement for the remaining section of the journey if any passengers must quit the tour midway for any reason, such as the death of a relative, illness, or any other reason.

COMPLAINTS DURING THE TOUR

The traveler is urged to contact us right away at +9185888 38624 if they have any issues about our service, including hotels, houseboats, transportation, etc., so that the issue can be resolved right away. After the tour programs, complaints or requests for refunds won't be taken into consideration.

RESERVATION POLICY

Confirmation of the packages is subject to receipt of 100% Payment: 50% of the payment as advance and rest of the amount on or before 10 days of the tour date otherwise booking will be released automatically without any further intimation from our end. In case when the trip is booked only within 10 days of the tour date 100% of the payment has to be made while booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • If Air Tickets has been booked by us 100% of the ticket amount will be deducted if the fare is non-refundable.
  • Within 60 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 25% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 15 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 50% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 7 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation:100% Retention of the Tour Cost.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT POLICY

The hotel may charge a fee for an early check-in or a late check-out depending on availability. The standard check-in and check-out times are 1300 and 1200 hours, respectively.

PAYMENT POLICY

You must pay 50% in advance so that we can confirm your FIT or GIT reservations within 48 hours and 50% before the day of arrival; if you fail to do so, the reservation will be released without further communication from our end.

CHILD POLICY

0 To 5 Years without Bed Complimentary

Child above 5 to 12 years is Chargeable as per Extra Bed.T&C of Holiday Page

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