Is there a guide on board to provide information during the tour?

Yes, a professional English-speaking guide accompanies the tour, providing insights about the various spots visited.

What is the cancellation policy for the tour?

A full refund is available if canceled at least 24 hours in advance of the start date.

Is this a group or private tour?

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

Are there any excluded expenses in the tour price?

Food and drinks are excluded from the tour package.

Elephanta Caves – Travel Xclusive

Overview

The Elephanta Caves are on Elephanta Island, near Mumbai. You reach them by ferry from Gateway of India. The caves date from the 5th to 8th century CE. They are mainly Hindu caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Cave 1 is the main cave. It is called the Great Cave. The highlight is the Trimurti. It is a 6-meter-tall three-headed Shiva. One face shows the creator. One shows the preserver. One shows the destroyer. The cave has huge pillars and panels. They show Shiva as Nataraja, Gangadhara, and Ardhanarishvara. Portuguese explorers named the island Elephanta. They found a stone elephant statue there. The caves were damaged during Portuguese rule. But the art still looks powerful. Elephanta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It shows the peak of rock-cut Shaiva art.