Elephanta caves is a historic site maintained by the government and worth seeing.

These are rock cut temples situated on a hillock on Gharapuri island. A ferry takes one hour to reach here from Gateway of India. Ferry charges Rs. 200 for a round trip. Choose the upper deck to avoid fumes from the engine. From the jetty, it is around 1 km walk to the start of the stairway. A mini train runs to cover this distance. The climb is a bit tough but is rewarding once one reaches the top. Shops selling trinkets line both sides of the stairway. A few restaurants are also there serving reasonable food.

The rock cut caves are adorned with beautiful sculptures of Lord Shiv.

We spent almost a day to visit this place. You will find many agents selling tickets at Gateway of India, better to purchase ticket from them to avoid long queues but make sure not to pay more than printed price. They are charging twice-thrice amount in ferry for food packets which was not acceptable. After 2hrs boat time you will see lot of food options there but not budget friendly of course and long market for stuff related to caves. Worth visiting if you have good stamina to walk.

To go to Elephanta Island, is experience in itself. One has to go by launch, and it is there for a specific time, so one has to be careful about it. The launch journey is enjoyable indeed.. To see SEA everywhere. After you reach, one can see Elephanta Caves also. To spend time there is fun with trees, caves etc around.

This is an island located at 5 miles away from the Gateway of india, I visited this island in a package tour plan. This island is to be reached through boats from the Gateway of India and the view of the Taj Hotel and Gateway of India is awesome. The boat ride continues for 1hr and then a train ride continues for 10min and finally reaches the island. There is no entry ticket for this island but be careful with the local people they try to steal your pocket by pushing you to buy their products or watch their shows of monkeys and to reach temple approx. 150 steps have to be climbed and it is recommended to have human chariot for the one who cannot step up which cost 1000/- for up which is carried by four gents and 1200/- with return. The caves are awesomely carved and the god present here is lord Shiva with three heads which is carved on a mountain stone which is so big and it is the spectacular one in this trip to see and must visit point of attraction here and as of the name do not expect any Elephants here.