Experts' Choice Award Elephanta Caves
What the experts agree on
UNESCO-listed rock-cut temples carved between 450-750 AD showcase India's most impressive temple artistry. A peaceful island escape just 10km from Mumbai offers ancient history and skyline views via a scenic ferry ride—ideal for a half-day outing.
“The Elephanta Caves make an ideal half-day trip for anyone who wants a quick glimpse of India's ancient history.”
– Fodor's
Concierge "The rock-cut temples on peaceful Elephanta Island are thought to have been carved between 450 and 750 AD."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A Unesco World Heritage Site... the labyrinth of cave temples represent some of India’s most impressive temple carving." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "10 km northeast of the Gateway to India lies one of Mumbai's major tourist attractions—the rock-cut temples on peaceful Elephanta Island." Full review
Frommer's "For a taste of Mumbai's early history and an opportunity to view the city's skyline from the water... grab a ferry and head out to Elephanta Island." Full review
National Geographic "The network of ancient cave temples known as the Elephanta Caves is well worth the four-dollar admission and hour-long ferry ride to Elephanta Island, across Mumbai harbor. A UNESCO World..."
