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Elephanta Caves

Mumbai, India

About

The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

Hours

Booking

Booking recommended

Sources: hours

When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor + outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • hat

Tags

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