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The Trimurti seen between the pillars of the main cave at Elephanta
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Private Mumbai tour · 7–8 Hours

Private Elephanta Caves & Mumbai City Tour

A ferry across Mumbai Harbour to the UNESCO-listed rock-cut temples of Elephanta Island, then the city's South Mumbai highlights — Gateway of India, Colaba Causeway, Flora Fountain, Oval Maidan and Nariman Point — with ferry and entrance tickets, guides and an air-conditioned vehicle included.

Close-up of the central face of the Trimurti
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Itinerary

  1. 1

    Pickup

    Meet your escort and driver at your hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport or the cruise terminal, with tea or coffee and water on board.

  2. 2

    Gateway of India

    A short stop at Mumbai's most famous monument before boarding the ferry from the jetty beside it.

  3. 3

    Ferry to Elephanta Island

    Cross Mumbai Harbour by ferry — tickets included — with views back over the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and the Colaba skyline.

  4. 4

    Elephanta Caves

    Around four hours on the island, including the ferry. Your guide explains the rock-cut Shiva temples, the great three-headed Trimurti and the smaller Buddhist caves of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  5. 5

    Colaba Causeway

    Back on the mainland, a stroll along the famous shopping street for souvenirs and street food.

  6. 6

    Flora Fountain & Kala Ghoda

    The heritage heart of the Fort district: the fountain, the Victorian and Art Deco facades and a drive past the Kala Ghoda art precinct.

  7. 7

    Oval Maidan

    The open ground framed by the Rajabai Clock Tower and the High Court — cricket matches most afternoons.

  8. 8

    Nariman Point & Marine Drive

    An hour at the tip of the Queen's Necklace, with time to walk the promenade.

  9. 9

    Bandra–Worli Sea Link & Bandstand

    On the way back, drive across the Sea Link and past the Bandstand Promenade.

  10. 10

    Drop-off

    Return to your hotel or meeting point.

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Close-up of the central face of the Trimurti
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