City Tour With Elephanta Tour (Elephanta Island)

Description

Located just a short boat ride away is a sculpture adorned Isle christened by the Portuguese as Elephanta. Though ironically there are no elephants on this island, you will be entertained by a host of monkeys, goats and cattle who have redefined the concept of being an animal.

Our Tour is aimed at giving you an understanding of not just the civilization that once lived here but also their encounter with the Portuguese who used their temple as target practice and even a glimpse of India’s maritime past and present.

Ideal for people of all ages as long as you are able to climb over a hundred stairs.

Mumbai is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra, the 2nd most populous city in the world and India’s richest city.

See some of those riches on this sightseeing tour. Cross the Gateway of India, overlooking Mumbai’s busy Harbour. See The Hanging Gardens, Marine Drive, and the extraordinary Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai’s unique and colorful outdoor laundry, And many more.

Learn about the city’s fascinating history, under the rule of the British, and during the struggle for independence. Visit Mani Bhavan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi. And experience the Mumbai of today, full of life and energy, at Crawford Market. You will soon see why Mumbai has been named an Alpha world city, and is considered to be of great importance in the global economic system.