Elephanta Caves and Mumbai City Half-Day Tour including Guide
Description
Scenic Ferry Ride: Cruise across Mumbai Harbour from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island (approx. 1 hour each way). Explore Ancient Rock-Cut Temples: Step back in time as you walk through cave temples carved from solid basalt rock. The Great Trimurti Sculpture: Witness the magnificent 20-foot-tall sculpture of Lord Shiva — one of India’s most iconic artworks. Guided Heritage Tour: Learn fascinating stories of the island’s past, its Portuguese name “Elephanta,” and the mythological significance of each carving. Island Walk: Stroll through souvenir stalls, monkey-populated paths, and lush viewpoints offering panoramic sea views.
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Itinerary
You are going to take a ferry Ride of approximately 1 Hour from Gateway of India to Elephanta Jetty. Meet our Guide at Elephnata Jetty.
Meet Our Guide: Learn fascinating stories of the island’s past, its Portuguese name “Elephanta,” and the mythological significance of each carving.
Return Ferry to Mumbai Gateway of India Relax on the boat ride back to the Gateway of India, watching the sun shimmer over the Arabian Sea
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(24)
The whole guided tour experience was amazing and hassle free. Sandeep was very helpful in making sure of everything from tickets to food. He explained everything about the history of caves and sculptures over there. Because of him, we were able to appreciate the heritage of the place even more. Thank you for such an amazing experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing and hassle-free experience exploring the Elephanta Caves with Sandeep. His knowledge, attention to detail, and care for our guests truly make the tour special. We’re glad he helped you appreciate the rich heritage of the caves even more. We look forward to welcoming you again with Mumbai Dream Tours!
The tour guide sandeep mhatre, elephanta caves it's an awesome man soft spoken and super personality. And hee gave a detailed experience of full 4 caves. I suggest it's a best guide that I have ever had. Thank you Mumbai Dreams tours for a wonderful experience.
"Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re delighted to hear that Sandeep made your Elephanta Caves experience so memorable with his detailed explanations and warm personality. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We’re grateful for your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another wonderful experience with Mumbai Dream Tours!"
It was an incredible experience! Simply stunning. Our guide Sandeep ji was very good.
"Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an incredible experience exploring the Elephanta Caves. Sandeep ji will be very happy to know you appreciated his guidance. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again soon with Mumbai Dream Tours!"
Great experience with our guide Mr. Sandip Mhatre. We had actually booked our trip for 12pm but missed it. He called us and made sure to reschedule it and we had a wonderful experience
"Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful experience with Sandip Mhatre. We always try our best to ensure our guests have a smooth and enjoyable tour experience, and we’re glad Sandip could assist with rescheduling your tour. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again soon with Mumbai Dream Tours!"
Excellent knowledge and very informative . Sandeep ji was very helpful . Definitely recommended
"Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Elephanta Caves tour and found it informative and engaging. Sandeep ji will be happy to know his knowledge and helpful nature made your experience memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again with Mumbai Dream Tours!"
Had a great experience with my guide Sandeep Nmathre, explained the historical significance of each and every monument in a descriptive and linient manner to provide an good understanding regarding the Elephanta caves
"Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience exploring the Elephanta Caves with Sandeep Mhatre. His detailed explanations and passion for history truly help bring the monuments to life. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon with Mumbai Dream Tours!"
Sandeep guide took us through all caves and described the details and historical importance very nicely .
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you found the Elephanta tour enchanting and enjoyed exploring the caves with Sandeep. His detailed explanations and insights into the historical importance of the caves truly help bring this UNESCO site to life. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience in Mumbai. Warm regards, Mumbai Dream Tours Team
We did a day trip to Elephanta caves. Highly recommended for the sheer history of the caves and the Lord Shiva carvings. Sandeep Mhatre was an efficient and reliable guide.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day trip to the Elephanta Caves and appreciated the incredible history and the magnificent Lord Shiva carvings. We’re especially glad to know that Sandeep Mhatre made your visit smooth and informative with his efficient and reliable guidance. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again for another enriching experience in Mumbai. Warm regards, Mumbai Dream Tours Team
Sandeep (our Guide) explained about elephanta caves (Dharapuri) in very sequential and proper manner, which helped us to understand a lot about elephanta caves. His explanation also helped senior citizens (accompanying us) to know a lot about elephanta caves, it's origin and purpose. His behaviour is very friendly and welcoming. I would recommend Sandeep to other visiting persons.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that your visit to the Elephanta Caves was informative and enjoyable. Sandeep will be very happy to know that his clear, step-by-step explanations helped everyone in your group—including the senior citizens—understand the history, origin, and purpose of the Elephanta (Gharapuri) Caves so well. His friendly and welcoming nature is something we truly value in our guides. Thank you for recommending Sandeep to other travelers. We hope to welcome you again for another enriching experience in Mumbai. Warm regards, Mumbai Dream Tours Team
It was wonderful, Sameer was really good, he explained everything in detail. It was a wonderful and i learnt a lot about the caves.
Thank you so much for sharing your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience visiting the Elephanta Caves and enjoyed learning about the caves and stone carvings. It’s great to know that Sameer’s detailed explanations made the tour informative and engaging for you. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another memorable experience with Mumbai Dream Tours. 😊
