Sacred Elephanta: Private Caves & Breathtaking Island Escape
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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.
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Rob W, 10/18/2025 9:42:47 AM
Massive thank you to Rohit who guided us to the Island and back, super guy so helpful and knowledgeable. Really looked after us and gave us sone Chocolates he made which was an amazing thing to do and made the trip!
AneldaC3, 10/18/2025 7:23:32 AM
Amazing experience woth Manoj and Riya. Fantastic photos and lots of wonderful information. MUST DO !! highly highly recommend.
Getaway37413608254, 10/16/2025 7:40:57 AM
We had a wonderful trip with Sam he was great communicator and excellent knowledge of the island. Highly recommend Sam as a guide.
Sandy_C, 10/14/2025 9:09:14 AM
Great experience. Manoj was a great guide on the island giving lots of insight into history of the caves and his colleagues who took us there too.
319blanched, 10/14/2025 8:40:24 AM
Best experience ever of visiting a temple with Manoj I highly recommend to you to visit Elephanta if you are staying in Mumbai
Sunshine39405539062, 10/14/2025 7:53:57 AM
Manoj is a great guide, we had a wonderful time with him. He is very friendly and his explanation are real clear. He took amazing pictures for us.
TishaG32, 10/14/2025 7:00:51 AM
Manosh is an excellent guide. He clearly cares for his guests and was always alert to us needing something - helping me up stairs (I have difficulty walking), carrying our bags, paying for us to go to the toilet, arranging for me to wait down below in his cousin's shop where there was a fan. In particular, while being very kind, he was strict and direct when he needed to be. He is very aware of the health and safety of his guests. His knowledge of the island and its history is remarkable. It was a real pleasure to have him with us. Many thanks. Tisha Greyling. South Africa
sandycD4200KN, 10/14/2025 6:06:24 AM
We had a fabulous experience, Manoj explained all the history of the caves and Lord Shiva. Abhi took us to the island and also told us lots of interesting facts. I can very much recommend this excursion. Thank you
Travel33650482723, 10/14/2025 4:33:01 AM
Really nice tour, many good explanation. 10/10 would recommend :) I came alone but was rapidly accepted in his group for the tour.
ChristineD860, 10/14/2025 4:30:08 AM
The driver Dinesh, my guide Riya, and my guide at the caves Sam were all excellent. Sam was very knowledgeable about the history of the caves, and he took some very creative photographs of me inside. He also took me to his cousins’s shop, I’m sure hoping I would spend more money, and though I did not want to buy anything he didn’t pressure me like I have felt in other situations with tour guides. I also enjoyed the chair ride to the top, it was a bit pricey for 20,000 inr, but it was a fun experience. Riya, who accompanied me on the boat, was also very friendly and kind and shared a lot about her life in Mumbai. She was eager to make me feel welcome. She didn’t mind me asking a lot of questions about life in India.
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