Elephanta Cave Tour with Bollywood Tour
ID: GYG47733-63561
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
This combo-tour of Elephanta caves with Bollywood tour gives you the opportunity to see both famous attractions in the same day.
This 8-hour tour takes you from Mumbai to the rock art of the Elephanta Caves of Elephanta Island. You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Gateway of India at Mumbai. From here, cruise by boat to reach the Elephanta Caves.
On your arrival at the island you will proceed to the Elephanta Caves which contains a collection of rock art linked to the sect of Shiva. At Elephanta, Indian art found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly in the huge and high reliefs of the main cave.
There are seven cave excavations in the Elephanta group, all carved from solid basalt rock and dating from approximately the 6th through to the 7th-Centuries AD. Among the cave excavations, Cave 1 is the most impressive, representing a superb example of evolved Brahmanical rock-cut architecture.
The full-day tour showcases all aspects of Mumbai, from the city’s narrow geographical layout, its coastline, the neighborhoods that make up the city, the old heritage district, the old commercial and residential districts, the up-and-coming areas, and the movie studios of Bollywood.
This is an ideal opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Mumbai, and to experience the phenomenon of Bollywood.
Highlights
- See the majestic Elephanta caves monument in Elephanta caves Island
- Ferry ride to Elephanta caves
- Visit live movie shooting sets
- Experience art of making movies in India
- Lunch in a fine hygienic restaurant
- Drive past famous movie stars homes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note the following:
ELEPHANTA CAVES ISLAND REMAIN CLOSE ON MONDAYS,SO NO TOURS ON MONDAY.
• For security purposes, your cooperation is needed whenever personal frisking and checking of baggage is mandatory. Except for your valuables, hand baggage is not allowed at film shooting locations
• Photos cannot be taken unless permission is given (Professional cameras are not allowed at shooting sites, unless permission is granted)
• Please keep your mobile on silent mode when shooting is in progress and keep silent
• Lunch is meant for 2 or more participants
For cruise passengers:
When you disembark from your cruise ship, make your way to the meeting point at the green gate. It is around a 5-8 minute walk, or you can take a shuttle bus which are free of cost
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pick-up is provided at your hotel, home, or the airport in Mumbai, in an air-conditioned private cab. Drop off is provided at the same location.
If you are staying at a hotel, the guide will come at the agreed time and have the hotel’s concierge call your room.
If you are arriving at the airport, the guide will meet you outside the arrivals area at the agreed time, and will be holding a card with your name.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
