Tour Guides for Elephanta Caves, Mumbai
Book a local tour guide for Elephanta Caves by the hour or for a full day. Guides on Myna24 set their own prices, you see free dates on a calendar, and you pay a 10% booking fee online — the rest goes directly to your guide.
What a guide can show you at Elephanta Caves
The Elephanta Caves are rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Shiva, on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbour, reached by ferry from the Gateway of India.
- The main cave and its carved Shiva panels
- The Trimurti figure
- How the caves were carved into the rock
- The ferry ride and the island
How to book a guide
- Search tour guides on Myna24 and open a guide's page.
- Check the description and meeting point to see whether the guide covers Elephanta Caves.
- Pick a free date and choose an hourly or a full-day booking. Days and slots that are already booked cannot be selected.
- Pay the 10% booking fee online with UPI or card.
- Meet your guide and pay the remaining 90% directly to them.
Before you book
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- The meeting point, the languages the guide speaks and the group size.
- Whether tickets, food or transport are included or paid separately.
- Timings, ticket prices and entry rules change, so check the official source before you go.
- Rules about who may guide inside a protected site or a place of worship differ, so check the current rules.
Tips for visiting Elephanta Caves
- Allow a half day for the ferry and the visit.
- Ferry timings and the weather affect the trip, especially in the monsoon, so check before you go.
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Become a tour guide or photographer at Elephanta Caves
If you know Elephanta Caves and Mumbai well, you can post your tour on Myna24; if you shoot, you can post your photography service. Set your own hourly and per-day price and get booked. Guests pay a 10% booking fee online and the remaining 90% directly to you.
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Elephanta Caves — frequently asked questions
How do I book a tour guide for Elephanta Caves on Myna24?
Search tour guides on Myna24, open a guide's page, pick a free date on the calendar, and choose an hourly or full-day booking. You pay a 10% booking fee online when you book, and the remaining 90% directly to the provider. The guide's phone number is shared once the booking is confirmed.
How much does a guide for Elephanta Caves cost?
Every guide on Myna24 sets their own hourly and per-day price, shown on their page, so you can compare before you book.
Will a guide on Myna24 cover Elephanta Caves?
Guides post their own tours. Open a guide's page and check the description and meeting point to see whether they cover Elephanta Caves.
How long should I book a guide for at Elephanta Caves?
A typical visit takes about 3 to 4 hours, including the ferry. Book by the hour for a short visit, or by the day if you are combining Elephanta Caves with other places.
Do I need a guide at Elephanta Caves?
A guide is not always required, but many visitors hire one for the history, help with tickets and finding the way. Rules about who may guide inside a protected site or a place of worship differ, so check the current rules.
What will a guide show me at Elephanta Caves?
A local guide typically covers: the main cave and its carved shiva panels; the trimurti figure; how the caves were carved into the rock; the ferry ride and the island.
Where is Elephanta Caves?
Elephanta Caves is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What type of place is Elephanta Caves?
Elephanta Caves is a rock-cut caves in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Is Elephanta Caves a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Elephanta Caves were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
When is Elephanta Caves closed?
The Elephanta Caves have usually been closed on Mondays. Check the current schedule.
How long does a visit to Elephanta Caves take?
A typical visit takes about 3 to 4 hours, including the ferry, depending on how much you want to see. Timings, ticket prices and entry rules change, so check the official source before you go.
What are some quick facts about Elephanta Caves?
The caves date to around the 5th to 8th centuries. The main cave has large carved panels of Shiva, including the Trimurti figure. UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1987. Ferries run from the Gateway of India to the island.
Can I combine Elephanta Caves with other nearby places?
Yes. Gateway of India, in Mumbai, is close enough to visit on the same day as Elephanta Caves.
How do I reach the Elephanta Caves?
By ferry from the Gateway of India in Mumbai. Check the current ferry timings and the schedule of the caves before you go.
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