⭐ Highlight
Elephanta Caves
UNESCO 6th-century rock-cut Shaivite caves on Gharapuri Island, 1 hr by ferry from Gateway of India.
Typical duration
300 min
Price
Ferry ₹260 return + ₹600 caves entry foreign tourist (≈ €2.8–6.5 / $3.1–7)
From port
10 km / 6.2 mi
Transfer time
75 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
medium
👨👩👧 Family friendly
🕐 Best time to visit
Take the FIRST 09:00 boat from Gateway and return on the 14:00 — closed Mondays
Getting there from the port
Walk to Gateway of India, buy ferry tickets at the Apollo Bunder counter; 1 hr boat each way + 90 min on island
🚌 Best transport: ferry💶 Cost: ₹260 ferry return; ₹600 caves entry