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The three-faced Shiva at Elephanta
Culture

Elephanta Caves Guided Tour by Ferry

Gateway of India / Elephanta Island, India

Ferry from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island to see the 6th-century rock-cut cave temples and the giant three-headed Shiva, with a guide.

Choose tickets₹1,690 per person

Cross Mumbai harbour by ferry to Elephanta Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A guide explains the rock-cut cave temples carved more than 1,400 years ago.

The highlight is the 6-metre Trimurti, the three-faced Shiva, and the carved panels of Shiva's legends in the main cave.

Highlights

  • Ferry across Mumbai harbour
  • Rock-cut cave temples (UNESCO)
  • The giant Trimurti Shiva
  • Licensed guide
  • Half day

Packages & Prices

Guided Tour with Return Ferry

  • Per person (All ages): ₹1,690

What's Included

  • Return ferry
  • Licensed guide
  • Toy-train ride on the island (when running)

Not Included

  • Caves entry fee (about Rs 40 per Indian adult)
  • Hotel transfers
  • Meals

Timings

  • Meet about 9:00 AM; back about 2:00 PM
  • Closed on Mondays

Know Before You Go

  • About 120 steps up to the caves (palanquins available).
  • Ferries don't run in rough monsoon weather.
5 hours Gateway of India ferry jetty, Colaba
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time (full refund to your original payment method). Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.
Terms & ConditionsShow
  1. Prices are per ticket in Indian Rupees and include GST. You pay the total shown at checkout – there are no hidden booking fees.
  2. Your booking is confirmed once payment succeeds. Your voucher and the operator's contact are shared on email and WhatsApp within 24 hours.
  3. Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID) for every traveller.
  4. Pickup times are confirmed by the operator the evening before. Hotel pickup covers the main tourist areas of each city; other areas may cost extra.
  5. Bookings are valid only for the date on your voucher. To change the date, contact Plantenium before the day – changes depend on availability.
  6. Water activities, treks, flights and boat trips can be cancelled for weather, river levels, sea conditions or government orders. If the operator cancels, you get a full refund or a new date.

Photos: Ingo Mehling / CC BY-SA 4.0; Ranadheerreddy51 / CC BY-SA 4.0; Vyacheslav Argenberg / CC BY 4.0. Photos are illustrative.