Elephanta Caves
Historic & Heritage

Elephanta Caves

4 hr typical visit ₹40 entry 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed Mon

Rock-cut Shaiva cave temples from the 5th to 8th centuries on an island in the harbour, reached by an hour's ferry.

Don't miss
  • Trimurti Sadashiva sculpture
  • Cave 1 pillared hall
  • Island toy train
  • Harbour crossing
Time needed
4 hr
Entry
₹40
Foreign visitors
₹600
Best time
Morning
Photography
Allowed
Works well for
Family Couple Corporate Solo
Tips from our editors

Ferries run roughly 9am to 2pm from the Gateway and take an hour each way; the last return is around 5:30pm. Closed Mondays and suspended in the monsoon. There are 120 steps from the jetty — a palanquin is available.

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