Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour
Overview
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The Elephanta Caves are situated in Western India on Elephanta Island (also called the Island of Gharapuri), which highlights two hillocks isolated by a tight valley. The little island is dabbed with various old archeological remaining parts that are the sole declarations to its rich social past. These archeological remaining parts uncover proof of occupation from as soon as the second century BC. The stone cut Elephanta Caves were built about the mid-fifth to sixth hundreds of years AD. The most significant among the caverns is the incomparable Cave 1, which estimates 39 meters from the front access to the back. In plan, this cavern in the western slope intently looks like Dumar Lena cave at Ellora, in India. The principal body of the cavern, barring the porches on the three open sides and the back passageway, is 27 meters square and is upheld by lines of six sections each. Elephanta Caves are an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally "the city of caves") in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra. The island, located offshore about 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) west of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port, consists of five Hindu caves and a few Buddhist stupa mounds that date back to the 2nd century BCE, as well as a small group of two Buddhist caves with water tanks.
Options
Group Tour (Cruise Passengers)
Small Group Up to 10-15 People: Choose this option only if you are arriving from cruise ship. This tour is exclusively for cruise passengers Duration: 5 hours Note: Meet your guide at the Mumbai international cruise terminal, look for the company name on the name paging board. Pickup included
Elephanta Cave+ Homestyle Meal
Duration: 5 hours: Private air-conditioned car Transportation. Veg & non-veg lunch on island: this activity offers homemade veg & non veg lunch at island. Island village is known for its rich culinary. Comfortable Experience: Pickup Included from your location in a private Air-Con car to Gateway of India. Ferry to Island & back to starting location. Private Car with air-con.: Offers Pick up & Drop off to Guest location with air-conditioned Car Pickup included
Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour
Private Tour - All-Inclusive : Enjoy a hassle-free visit to the stunning Elephanta Caves with our private tour package. Duration: 6 hours Pickup included
Elephanta+Mumbai Sightseeing
Elephanta & Mumbai Sightseeing: This option includes a sightseeing tour of the city as well as a visit to the Elephanta Caves, with All Inclusive. Duration: 9 hours: The duration of the tour depends on traffic and weather conditions and can last up to 9-10 hours for a full day. Pickup included
Elephanta Caves with Speedboat
Why choose this package? : Our prestigious tour guarantees a line-free experience. It offers a special access to Elephanta Caves sightseeing. Exclusive Speedboat Adventure: Hop on board our private yacht for upto 10+ people and zip to the Elephanta Caves in just 20 mins! It's fast, fun & all yours Premium service: Service includes both a private air-conditioned car pickup and a private speedboat for transportation to an Island. Duration: 4 hours: Approximately 4 hours. Pickup and drop included from guest request location. Mineral water bottles Private Transport +Speed boat : Speedboats are agile and fast motorboats, often used for recreational purposes like water sports and leisure cruising. No public transport or Ferry : Ferries are public transport for all travelers , speedboat will be only for your private tour of island and caves Pickup included
Small group Elephanta tour
Meet us at the meeting Point.: Pickup isn't included; the guide will meet you at Regal Cinema in Colaba, next to the Gateway of India. Duration: 4 hours: A guide will accompany you on the tour, from the meeting point to the island and inside the caves. Small Group Tour: Please note that selecting this option will enroll you in a group tour experience. Kindly make a note of this while booking.
What‘s Included
Hotel / Port pickup and drop-off(not offers to option small Group Tour)
Expert Guide (English,Hindi,Marathi Language )
Mineral Water Bottles
Entry/Admission - Elephanta Caves,Ferry Tickets
Air-Conditioned Vehicle(not offers to option Small Group Tour)
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,495 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience
342shanj,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rajat is the best! The whole tour is very informative. Would highly recommend!
Very pleasant trip with a great tour guide!
866jennyy,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manoj knows all the best spots for pictures and tells some great stories, thank you!!!
A must-visit
894lo cv,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rajat was a great guide and explained everything perfectly; it was a great experience, but it was very hot.
Interesting and informative
Z7795JCwilliamb,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour with Manoj. He lives on the island and was very knowledgeable. He had the answers to all of our questions and took some great photos of us in the caves. The caves themselves were incredible and amazing to think of how they were built.
So awesome!
AmandaTorresPalalcio,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The elephanta caves were beautiful and amazing! We had so much fun visiting them! And our guide was great. Very knowledgeable and very friendly too. Also helpful with our kids. We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you!
Great experience with Manoj and Shruti
U6346DCharryb,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first tour in Mumbai and it was a lovely experience. Shruti met us at the meeting point on time and made sure we had water before going in the boat. On arrival we met Manoj, a local who has lived on the island his whole life. He made sure we were looked after and even bought us some local lemon juice (sweet and salty). Manoj was very informative and got us into the caves hassle free! Crowd wasn’t too bad but we went during monsoon season and were lucky to get across!
Incredible experience
403eleanorc,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shruti and Manoj were amazing!! They gave us so much local knowledge including pointing out interesting places and facts on the journey over and the incredible information on the statues that Manoj provided. He even encouraged us to try a sweet and salty lemon drink before heading up which I'd massively recommend!
Elephant Island
E1301IKscotth,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nikihl was the most informative and personable guide…. Such a wonderful experience
Temple of Elephant Island.
luisrodrigom2026,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, a very interesting place that becomes even more incredible with the great explanation from the guide, Mr. Manoj, and his excellent treatment. Mr. Manoj and his excellent treatment. Tour of the temple on Elephant Island.
Great, very good story and explanation.
Roam28111433506,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide was Mr. Manoj. Excellent story. Good photographs. Timed well for each cave.
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