Elephanta Caves
Gharapuri Island, in the harbor
Rock-cut Shaiva temples of the sixth century, including a three-headed Shiva six meters high, an hour across the harbor.
Closed Mondays. Take the first ferry from the Gateway; ferries can stop in heavy monsoon weather.
- Time to allow
- 4 hrs
In the Mumbai itinerary
- Day 2 — Elephanta and ColabaMorning