Feb 2008 : Elephanta Island & Caves
Travel Title: Trip to Elephanta Island & Caves, Maharashtra, India (2008)
When: February 2008
About The Trip:
Purpose: To see the historical sites at Elephanta Caves.
Days/Nights: 1 Day
Arrangements: Travel Agent / Self-guided Tour
Route: Navi Mumbai INDIA – Elephanta Island INDIA – Navi Mumbai INDIA
Traveling Method & Time:
Navi Mumbai – Elephanta Island = by boat (≈ 45 minutes)
Elephanta Island – Navi Mumbai = by boat (≈ 45 minutes)
Details:
The Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island (Gharapuri), approximately 10km from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The Hindu caves contain rock cut stone sculptures, dedicated to the Hindu god – Shiva.
To get to Elephanta Island, you can either take a boat from the Apollo Bunder Waterfront (near the Gateway of India, South Mumbai) or at a small jetty in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. In Vashi was where we took a boat to the Elephanta Island, which took about 45 minutes to get across. From the harbour / jetty of Elephanta Island, one needs to walk further inside to get to the historical sites and caves. There’s also a toy train service from the jetty if you don’t feel like walking.
Image Gallery:
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The jetty at Vashi in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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On a boat to Elephanta Island from Vashi in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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On a boat to Elephanta Island from Vashi in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Welcome to Elephanta sign at the jetty @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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Around Elephanta Island @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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A long walk to the historical sites from the jetty of Elephanta Island @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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The toy train service at Elephanta Island @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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Around Elephanta Island @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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Around Elephanta Island @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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Around Elephanta Island @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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The ticket booth @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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The map of Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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Panel depicting the divine marriage of Shiva and Parvati with Brahma, Vishnu, Indra, and other divinities in attendance @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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The courtyard of Cave 1 @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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One of the other caves @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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One of the other caves @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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One of the other caves @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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The on-site museum @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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The on-site museum @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
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Visitor Center @ Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra, India