Elephanta Caves

The Elephanta Caves is also a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This cave contains rock sculptures of Hindu Lords and also the elaborate culture of Buddhists.

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How To Reach Elephanta Caves

By Air

The nearest Airport to Elephanta caves is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, which connects Mumbai to other important cities across the world. Elephanta Caves are around 25 kilometers away from here. You can get regular flights from other countries like Australia, Dubai, and the United States, to this airport. There are also daily flights from Indian cities.

By Train

Traveling to Mumbai via train is quite easy. The nearest railway station to Elephanta Caves' is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.

By Bus

Mumbai is well-linked with other parts of the country through a good network of expressways and national roads. Furthermore, public buses, as well as private buses, are accessible from neighboring towns and big cities.

Elephanta Caves, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an example of mediaeval Indian rock-cut art and architecture. Gharapurichi Leni, commonly known as the Elephanta Caves, are located on Elephanta Island in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The rock-cut Elephanta Caves were built during the mid-5th and 6th century AD. The design of these caves illustrates the perfect blend of Dravidian and Nagara Hindu architectural traditions. The best time to visit these caves are between October and March, when the weather is mild and the sky is quite clear. 

 

How to reach Elephanta Caves

By Air

The nearest airport to Elephanta caves is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, which connects Mumbai to other most important cities across the world. Elephanta Caves are around 25 kilometres away from here. You can get regular flights from other countries like Australia, Dubai, and the United States, to this airport. There are also daily flights from Indian cities.

By Train

Traveling to Mumbai via train is quite easy. The nearest railway station to Elephanta Caves' is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. There are various bus and taxi services from here to the Elephanta Caves.

By Road 

Mumbai is well linked with other parts of the country through a good network of expressways and national roads. Furthermore, public buses, as well as private buses, are accessible from neighbouring towns and big cities.

 

Things to do in Elephanta Caves

1. Trekking

Elephanta caves are another renowned trekking destination. One can hike here to one of the two canons at Elephanta Caves. To get to the canons. To reach here you must travel through a narrow path to reach the canons.

2. Explore Archaeological Museum

Visiting the archaeological museums is another great activity which you can enjoy here. You may see and find lots of old artefacts linked to Elephanta Island. The first hall has narrations about Elephanta's exhibits. The next gallery shows a plethora of black-and-white images of different rock-cut temple architecture in India.

3. Photography

Taking photographs at Elephanta Caves is a fantastic pastime that you may partake in. There are several opportunities to view old art and culture in this location.

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