Getting there
Getting there: a private speed boat transfer departs from Jetty No. 5 near the Gateway of India. The crossing itself takes 35 to 40 minutes each way.
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Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits on an island about 35 to 40 minutes from Gateway of India by speed boat. Here is what to know before you go.
Getting there: a private speed boat transfer departs from Jetty No. 5 near the Gateway of India. The crossing itself takes 35 to 40 minutes each way.
Permission: visiting Elephanta requires an island entry permission, which is arranged as part of a private transfer booking with India Boats — you do not need to organise this separately.
Time at the island: a private return transfer includes up to 3 hours of waiting time, so you can explore the caves at your own pace without worrying about missing your boat back.
What to bring: comfortable walking shoes (there are steps up to the caves), water, and sun protection, since much of the walk is outdoors.
Cost: a private return transfer to Elephanta, including permission and waiting time, starts at ₹15,000.
From ₹15,000 · return transfer
Book a private return transfer with permission and waiting time included — depart Jetty No. 5 with India Boats.
About 35 to 40 minutes each way from Gateway of India.
No — the required island entry permission is arranged as part of your private transfer booking.
Up to 3 hours of waiting time is included with a private return transfer.
A private return transfer, including permission and waiting time, starts at ₹15,000.
No — speed boat services pause during the Mumbai monsoon, roughly late May to end of August.
Elephanta transfer
WhatsApp +91 85919 83301 or call +91 85919 93301 with your date and group size.