Elephanta Island Ferry operating between the Gateway of India and Elephanta Island
Elephanta Island Ferry
The image shows a passenger ferry operating between the Gateway of India and Elephanta Island crosses Mumbai Harbour. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu), India’s longest sea bridge, is visible in the background.
Passenger ferries provide the primary transportation between the Gateway of India in Mumbai and Elephanta Island. The one-hour journey across Mumbai Harbour offers scenic views of the city’s waterfront and passes the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu), India’s longest sea bridge. The same ferries operate regular return services throughout the day.
Elephanta Ferry Details:
Departure Point : Gateway of India, Mumbai
First Ferry : 9:00 am
Return Ferry : Starts around 12:00 noon
Last Ferry : 5:30 pm (depending on the season and sea conditions)
Frequency : Every 30 minutes
Duration : 1 hour each way
Fare : Around ₹300 (~$3)
Note: Ferry schedules and fares are subject to change due to weather, sea conditions, and operator policies. Please confirm the latest timings and ticket prices at the Gateway of India ticket counter before your trip.
The Elephanta Caves consist of seven rock-cut excavations carved into the basalt hills of Elephanta Island between the 5th and 7th centuries CE. While the magnificent Main Cave is the centerpiece of the complex, the smaller caves also provide valuable insights into the architecture, religious traditions, and construction techniques of one of India’s greatest rock-cut monuments.
Related Pages
– Gateway of India
– Apollo Bunder Ferry Terminal, Mumbai
– Panoramic View of Elephanta Island Hillside showing the Jetty
– Elephanta Main Cave: Exploring the history, architecture, and extraordinary rock-cut sculptures of Elephanta’s Great Cave (Cave 1)
– The Mystery of Elephanta Cave 2: Why Was This Cave Temple Never Completed?
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