Elephanta Caves with Mumbai Style Breakfast - AHM : 1186
Often referred to as "The City of Dreams", Mumbai is India's largest metropolis.On this morning tour, explore the historical side of the city at the magnificent Gateway of India and indulge in the marvel of one of India's major archeological sites, the Elephanta Caves. Learn about the lost civilization which used to flourish there in the company of an expert guide. Mumbai Morning Tour Including the Gateway of India, the Elephanta Caves and a Mumbai-Style Breakfast.
Tour programme
At 8:00 AM: Meet your guide at the famous Regal Theater (Ticket counter) located in the Colaba area at 8am. From here you will leave for an exceptional morning in the historic lanes of Mumbai. Before you go hopping through the history of this gigantic city, you will have a delicious breakfast at a local restaurant well-known for Maharastrian food items like Keema Pav (minced lamb with Mumbai bread), Ban Maska (buttered bread) and Indian style masala tea.
Later, we will walk towards the Gateway of India, one of Mumbai's most famous landmarks built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. The Gateway of India is is a splendid 26 meter archway displaying an intricate latticework carved on stone, and is the perfect way to introduce Mumbai to its visitors. In addition, it is an interesting example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Learn from your expert guide the significance of these buildings and take some amazing pictures.
At 09 AM sharp, board a ferry from the Gateway of India ferry dock and leave for yet another historical wonder, the Elephanta Caves located on Elephanta Island. After you reach the island, take a medium level trek with your guide to reach the Elephanta Caves. Visit the extraordinary relics of the 7th century and admire the rock-cut caves which are dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. Explore the seven caves on the island and marvel over the sacred relics of early civilization.
Indulge in the heritage of this exceptional location, and learn from your guide about the connection that Shiva and mythology has with these ancient caves. As the heat starts to pile up, board a ferry and return back to the Gatewayof India ferry dock where your tour concludes.
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