Its very nice place to spend a day. You can plan a trip here with your family or friends. You will get the boat from Gate way of India. If you are having good budget then take a guide near by caves. He will explain you the history. Or do watch my video on YouTube/TravellerKP
It's a beautiful place to visit.. Cave is located in an Island in the sea... One can visit by Ferry from Gateway of India. We enjoyed the ferry ride and toy train... Caves were built on stones... Shiv and Parvati sculptures...
Great place to visit if you enjoy historical places. The statues are damaged by invaders in past. Still it gives you the imagination of how beautiful it would have been in it's prime. Beautiful cave temple carved out of mountain..... There Re restaurants serving veg and none veg food. Need to climb about 100 + steps before you reach the caves. Old people will find it tough. Shops selling brass and stone articles also there. Toy train cost Rs18 from port to the base of steps to temple. About 1 km. ... You will need to take a ferry from Gateway of India... cost about Rs 250. Ferry ride is best part of journey. It takes one hour of Ferry ride to the caves. You can see big ships and vessels anchoring in the sea.... lovely ride. It's about 3 to 4 hours trip . Better to start from Gateway of India in the morning at 8 or 9 am .
Away from the city by half an hour boat ride(I got the ticket for Rs260/-).After I arrived I took another ticket for a short train ride to the main island.Here they sell rocks,antiques,souvenirs,clothes,foods and beverages. You have to climb stairs to get up to the caves.There are a lot of monkeys so be sure to take care of your belongings.The caves are quite well maintained,the entrances have been recreated and some extras also have been done.Overall it was a nice journey,tiring but awesome.
Great place to visit if you enjoy historical place. The statues are damaged by invaders in past. Still it gives you the imagination of how beautiful it would have been in it's prime. Beautiful cave temple carved out of mountain..... There Re restaurants serving veg and none veg food. Need to climb about 100 + steps before you reach the caves. Old people will find it tough. Shops selling brass and stone articles also there. Toy train cost Rs18 from port to the base of steps to temple. About 1 km. ... You will need to take a ferry from Gateway of India... cost about Rs 250. Ferry ride is best part of journey. It takes one hour of Ferry ride to the caves. You can see big ships and vessels anchoring in the sea.... lovely ride. It's about 3 to 4 hours trip . Better to start from Gateway of India in the morning at 8am
1 hour of yachting from gateway of India to this elephanta island bored me, if you like yachting, you will enjoy the traveling time. If exploring ancient art-architecture and culture excites you, then try to visit before noon in a sunny day for goosebumps. Food and beverages are available. Last returning yacht is at 6:00pm.
UNESCO World Heritage site with elaborate monolithic rock cut caves situated on an island which takes an hour of ferry ride to reach from the Gateway of India pier. Stunning. Takes some walking and climbing some stairs. People not willing to walk can avail palanquin service from the base level. Very popular tourist spot in Mumbai.
Elephanta Caves in Mumbai fascinated me with its historical charm, though the dilapidated state was a downside. The inclusion of a cold water facility for tourists was a thoughtful gesture, offering respite in the heat. Additionally, the Cannon Point, featuring two cannons, added an intriguing dimension to the site, providing a glimpse into its military history. One needs to climb up around 200 steps (around 500 mts) and walk on an incline to reach the top of the cannon. While improvements are needed, the blend of history and unique features makes it a worthwhile visit.
The lake water was crystal clear and it is also used for drinking purpose for those people who belong or live. The garden near to it was very beautiful to stay for some time if someone want peace and rest as it is very huge place to discover in one d
