Elephanta Cavesघारापुरी
UNESCO-listed island caves, the 6-m Trimurti Shiva is one of India's great sculptures.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRaigad, Maharashtra
Konkan Coast
Konkan Coast
Best time to visit1 November to 31 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height60 m above sea level
Time needed4 hrs
Base and nearbyGateway of India ferry, Mumbai
EntryFerry ₹210 · caves ₹40
ClosuresUsually closed 1 June to 30 September. Ferry services suspended during monsoon due to rough seas. Closed on Mondays
About Elephanta Caves
A UNESCO World Heritage island an hour's ferry from the Gateway of India. The main cave holds the 6-m Trimurti, a three-headed Shiva that is one of the great sculptures of Indian art, along with panels of Ardhanarishvara and Shiva slaying Andhaka.
What to see and do
- The 6-m Trimurti Sadashiva sculpture
- Ardhanarishvara and Nataraja panels
- Ferry ride across Mumbai harbour
- Toy train from the jetty
- Cannon hill viewpoint on the island
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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