Elephanta cave tour

When I first went to the Elephanta cave myself with my friends I found it amazing and it was my first big cave in my life and I was amazed to saw a toy train inside. I personally think that if you are coming to Mumbai , you must add this cave tour to your bucket list since this place looks absolutely amazing and it's really big and riding on a truly unique toy train, and to feel the wind on your face as the train moves, and to feel the smell of the cave is so interesting, feels like taking you back in the time. The most interesting thing, for me, is how old this cave really is . After the cave we can stop for tea or coffee with the view of the seaside, I will give you some nice information and tell you some interesting stories that I know of the cave. Let's have a great time!

To start off your tour of Elephanta island, choose a pickup time that fits your schedule, though it's best to get an early morning start. Take a beautiful, hour-long ferry ride across the bay from Mumbai to Elephanta Island, and begin your exploration of a labyrinth of caves, temples, and shrines . An elaborate system of man-made caves cut directly into solid basaltic mountains, the Elephanta Caves were used as sacred places of Hindu and Buddhist worship starting in the 5th to 7th century. Amble through the vast columns and arched colonnades, gazing at elaborately carved sacred shrines to deities.   The main cave, otherwise known as the Shiva Cave, contains numerous carvings depicting various aspects of Lord Shiva including his wedding, his slaying of Andhaka, and more. The most significant sculpture in the cave is the 20-foot-tall, three-headed Shiva, known as the Trimurti. Other wings of the caves have shrines dedicated to Shiva's sons, Kartikeya and Ganesh, with similarly spectacular carved statues.