Elephanta Caves

Gharapuri, Maharashtra 400094 Phone: 022 2204 4040

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Elephanta Caves, Elephanta Island, Mumbai . Check out these fine examples of rock sculptures dedicated to Shiva. Even though many of them have been vandalized by Portuguese invaders, their grandeur is hardly diminished. Every year around February, the Elephanta Festival of music and dance takes place on this island in the backdrop of the sculptures. Take a ferry from the Gateway of India. The round trip costs Rs. 100 and will take 45 minutes one way.