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Elephanta Caves. 2,008 reviews. #40 of 557 things to do in Mumbai. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Elephanta Caves are situated on Elephanta Island about 7 kms from Mumbai’s mainland shore. The caves can be reached by an approx. 1-hour boat ride from Gateway of India. Duration: 2-3 hours.
Nov 12, 2019 · This complete guide to the Elephanta Caves will help you plan your trip there. The caves are located about 6 miles (10 kilometers) east of Mumbai, on the island of Gharapuri. It's better known as Elephanta Island, which gives rise to the name of the caves.
2,008 reviews. #40 of 557 things to do in Mumbai. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Closed now. Write a review. About. Elephanta Caves are situated on Elephanta Island about 7 kms from Mumbai’s mainland shore. The caves can be reached by an approx. 1-hour boat ride from Gateway of India. Duration: 2-3 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
May 9, 2014 · Located off the coast of Mumbai, the Elephanta Caves on Elephanta Island (also known as the Island of Gharapuri) are thought to date as far back as the 5th to 8th centuries, although their...
Elephanta Caves. Click here for Virtual Tour. The Elephanta Caves (180 56’ 20” N; 720 55’ 50” E), taluka Uran, district Raigad is located on island hills about 11 km north-east of the Apollo Bandar, Mumbai and 7 km from the shore of the mainland, approximately covering an area of 7 km in circumference.
Elephanta Caves. Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are on Elephanta...
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Elephanta Caves Overview. The Elephanta Caves are a major attraction in Mumbai because of its archaeological significance. This is where the caves are located, must have seen early settlements from 2nd century BC. The caves, however, are estimated to have been constructed sometime between 5th and 6th century AD.
