Elephanta Caves - Gharapuri
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| Address : | Gharapuri, Maharashtra 400094, India |
| Phone : | 📞 +9 |
| Postal code : | 400094 |
| Website : | https://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/treasures/cave/elephanta-cave |
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| Description : | Island with an ornately sculpted, 7th-century cave temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. |
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Ashish Kumar on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Take ferry from Gateway of India which will take around 1-1.5 hr. One can see great views from top of the ferry.
About the caves, they are way better than Kanheri caves. Beware of Monkeys
Many Food stalls are also available
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Kalyan Boddupalli on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very nice experience on this tour. There will be ferries available from the Gateway of India and the journey in ferry take almost 70-80 minutes which we can enjoy. Can watch lot of seagulls on the way. After getting down from ferry, we need to walk for 1 km or a take a toy train for 10rupees to reach the base of a small hill. The trek starts now. A small stepping trek-of 1-1.5 km which is a bit steep at points.A fit guy can easily cover this in 15-20 minutes. There are lot of eateries and souvenir shops in this way which makes the path much narrower!! And finally we reach the top of the hill and take an entry ticket and get inside the caves. Feel amazed to see how neatly they carved the stones even on the BC times. We can see auditorium of those times inside these caves along with Lord Siva, Parvathi carvings . Overall a very good place to spend 2-3 hours (+2.5 hours for up n down journey)here to know the history and greatness of the artists and the dynasties which supported art in the ancient times!! Just to add, for children we can show mangrove forests at the shore of these caves which makes this trip more fun for them.
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Regha Parameswaran on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ History enthusiasts can enjoy this place. Otherwise there's nothing much to see here except for the 2hr to and fro jetty boat travel and the place is quite costly too. Every single thing is sold at above MRP price, so its better to carry snacks and stuff.
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navya sajan on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Beautiful place built by Rashtrakutas. We went there by taking the ferry from Gateway of India. 1 hour boat ride. After taking the boat, there is a toy train to the foot of the caves after which we would have to climb the stairs. Climbing the stairs was very difficult since it was very steep. Wear shoes because there is a lot to walk. If you are genuinely interested in history, then this is the right place for you. For us, we were a little bored since the caves were all repetitive and looked the same, nothing to see inside. Just plain caves with empty rooms. 2-3 hours sufficient to see around. Beware of monkeys. They are everywhere and try to steal your food and belongings. There is an entry fee of ₹40 and an extra ₹5 for tax. Closing time is 5:30 after which there is no boat from the caves to Gateway. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Carry a water bottle and cap since you'll get dehydrated and tired from all the walking. Overall, a different and new experience.
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sriparna barman on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This world heritage sight is a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to Shiva. Its about an hour ferry ride from Gateway of India, and then you may take a short ride on a toy train if the sun is burning on you. There are guides available. There are around 120 steps and then you get to see the beautiful cave carved out of Western Ghats.
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Praveen Mehrotra on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Elephanta caves a world heritage site is accessible by ferry from gate way of India. A 45 minutes boat ride and a 20 min walk and climb takes you to this world famous rock cut caves. It is advisable to take a guide to understand each carved statute and importance of them in the temple complex. Mostly dedicated to lord Shiva, the beauty and architecture can not be explained in a review but can only be appropriated in a personal visit.
Facilities do exist at this place.
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Punita Kumari on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nice place to visit, 3 hour is enough to roam. Return while evening than you may enjoy sunset it was wonderful experience. Wear good pair of shoe and enjoy Hiking. Here you can take toy train rides. Food and water is available over there. Be careful from monkey.
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Sudipta Das Biswas on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It is a very nice place to spend your time with family. The sheer understanding of how the caves were carved out of a single piece of rocks baffles me. Also the boat ride to the caves was a sheer pleasure. You should try to go and n the after noon so that your return is planned in the evening. To view the sunset while on the roof of the boat in the evening is a scene to remember. It serene.
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