Elephanta Caves
UNESCO-listed rock-cut cave temples on an island in the harbour, reached by ferry from the Gateway.
Don't miss at Elephanta Caves
- ◆ Rock-cut Hindu temples
- ◆ The three-headed Shiva
- ◆ A ferry from the Gateway
Insider tip
Take a morning ferry from the Gateway; the sculpted Trimurti Shiva is the masterpiece.
Elephanta Caves — visitor questions
What is Elephanta Caves known for?
UNESCO-listed rock-cut cave temples on an island in the harbour, reached by ferry from the Gateway. Highlights include: Rock-cut Hindu temples; The three-headed Shiva; A ferry from the Gateway.
Where is Elephanta Caves?
Elephanta Caves is in Elephanta Island, Mumbai — Elephanta Island, Mumbai Harbour. More info: https://www.asi.nic.in
Any tips for visiting Elephanta Caves?
Take a morning ferry from the Gateway; the sculpted Trimurti Shiva is the masterpiece.
Can Chauffyr take me to Elephanta Caves?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Elephanta Caves and between every stop on your Mumbai itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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