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A ferry will take you from hectic Mumbai city to Elephanta Island. On the island, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Elephanta Caves. They are a network of sculpted caves with rock art linked to the cult of Shiva, dating back to the 5th century.
Highlights
• Ferry Ride from Gateway Of India
• Visit Elephanta Island
• UNESCO World Heritage Site – Elephanta Caves
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Mumbai, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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A ferry will take you from hectic Mumbai city to Elephanta Island. On the island, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Elephanta Caves. They are a network of sculpted caves with rock art linked to the cult of Shiva, dating back to the 5th century.
Highlights
• Ferry Ride from Gateway Of India
• Visit Elephanta Island
• UNESCO World Heritage Site – Elephanta Caves
Itinerary
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Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
You will be picked up from your hotel in Mumbai and escorted to the Gateway of India. The ferry takes an hour across the harbor to the amazing Elephanta Island. The rock-cut Elephanta Caves were constructed about the mid-5th to 6th centuries AD. Elephanta caves are among the most enigmatic heritage sites in India. The fifteen large reliefs surrounding the lingam chapel in the main Elephanta Cave constitute one of the greatest examples of Indian art. It is also one of the most important collections for the cult of Shiva. The most important among the caves is the great Cave 1. The main body of the cave is 290 square feet and is supported by rows of six columns each. The 22 foot high masterpiece “Sadashiva” dominates the entrance to Cave 1. This sculpture represents three aspects of Shiva: the Creator, the Preserver, and the Destroyer.
Once you have visited these impressive caves, you will take the ferry back and then driven back to your hotel in Mumbai.
Duration: 5 hours
