Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Elephanta Caves

Maharashtra · c. 5th–7th century CE · dedicated to Shiva · UNESCO World Heritage

Getting there

Airport

  • Mumbai Airport, Mumbai 9.5 km
  • Airport, Mumbai 11.1 km

Railway station

  • Wadala Station, Mumbai 8.3 km
  • CST Station, Mumbai 9.9 km

Bus stand

  • Trombay Bus Stop, Mumbai 7.1 km
  • Sewri BEST Depot, Mumbai 8.8 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar

Festivals: Elephanta Festival (classical music and dance)

Where to stay

  • The Gordon House Hotel 11.3 km
  • Bentleys Hotel 11.7 km
  • Hotel Marine Plaza 11.9 km
  • JNPT Guest House 3.9 km
  • NB Nature Stay 6.6 km
  • Sagrika Resort 6.7 km

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On the day

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