Tracing history at the Elephanta caves
Mumbai, India
Overview
Today, a memorable day of historical sightseeing awaits you. You will be picked up from the hotel and driven to the Gateway of India, one of the most prominent landmarks of Mumbai. From here, you will board a ferry to an island, which is home to the world-famous Elephanta Caves. The ride takes around one hour and after reaching the island, you will have to climb around 120 steps to reach the caves. This UNESCO World Heritage site is an intriguing labyrinth of rock-cut cave temples dating back to AD 450 to 750. The main temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a 6-meter tall statue depicting him as the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe (Trimurti). Other notable carvings are those of the dancing Shiva (Nataraja) avatar as well as the half man-half woman avatar (Ardhanariswara). The tour will end with a drop at the hotel.
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- Air-conditioned transport
- English speaking local guide
- Monument entrance fee
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Tracing history at the Elephanta caves
Mumbai, India