Mumbai - Elephanta Island Caves

Elephanta Island caves are located about 9 nautical miles across the sea from the Gateway of India on Elephanta Island. These caves are manmade rock-cut carvings dedicated to lord Shiva in the 7th Century. Elephanta island is lush green all around year.
The ferry from Gateway of India takes about an hour to reach this Island.

 

 

Address

 

Elephanta Island Caves, Gharapuri, Maharashtra 400094, India

 

Admission Fee

 

Yes

 

Getting There

 

Ferry ride from Gateway of India to Elephanta Island takes about an hour

 

Recommendations

 

Good place to go for a day trip

 

Website

 

No Official Website available

 

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