Beyond Mumbai
Elephanta Caves (UNESCO)
Inscribed 1987
About Elephanta Caves (UNESCO)
UNESCO’s World Heritage listing covers the Elephanta Caves on Elephanta Island in Mumbai’s harbour. The ASI opens them from 9am to 5pm, closed Mondays.
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO 1987
- Closed Mondays
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Elephanta Caves (UNESCO) before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Elephanta Caves (UNESCO) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- DeonarLine 2B9.2 km
- MankhurdLine 2B9.6 km
- MandaleLine 2B9.7 km
Key sights
- CSMT (UNESCO)10 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 36 min
- CSMVS museum11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 38 min
- Gateway of India11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 38 min
- Marine Drive12 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- NCPA12 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Haji Ali Dargah13 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Jio World Centre (NMACC)13 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Bandra–Worli Sea Link14 kmCar or taxi 46 min
- CSMIA airport (T2)17 kmCar or taxi 55 min
- Juhu Beach19 kmCar or taxi 63 min
Main railway stations
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)10 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 36 min
- Dadar11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 39 min
- Churchgate11 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Mumbai Central12 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)13 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Bandra Terminus15 kmCar or taxi 49 min