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Temple
Elephanta Caves
- 4.341k reviews
- Closed now
UNESCO-listed 6th-8th century rock-cut Shiva cave temples on an island in Mumbai Harbour, reached by ferry from Gateway of India.
Quick answers
Elephanta Caves in short
When is Elephanta Caves open?
Mon closed; Tue–Sun 9 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Elephanta Caves?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Elephanta Caves indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Elephanta Caves good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Elephanta Caves cost?
Tickets ₹40 Indian adult; ₹600 foreign (ASI), plus ferry.
Do you need to book Elephanta Caves?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Elephanta Caves?
About 3 hours.
Where is Elephanta Caves?
Gharapuri, Maharashtra 400021.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
29°
Clear
- Feels
- 32°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7km/h
- 11pm
28° - 12am28°
- 1am27°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmondayClosed
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- mondayToday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Tickets ₹40 Indian adult; ₹600 foreign (ASI), plus ferry
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 3 h
- A walk · 120 m up
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 41k reviews
Known for
- Trimurti sculpture
- Shiva cave temples
- Ferry ride
- Toy train
What people say
- People like:
- Ferry ride, Shiva sculptures and the UNESCO heritage setting
- Worth knowing:
- Monkeys on the island; many steps and crowds
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time