26 November 2015
Our excursion to the Elephanta Caves near Mumbai was a unique experience.
Departing from the Gateway of India, we travelled by boat across busy Mumbai Harbour to Gharapuri Island. The magnificent caves on the island are carved out of solid basalt rock and represent Mount Kailash, the heavenly mountain residence of Lord Shiva. They are accessed via many stairs.This is a must visit site for visitors to Mumbai.
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| Local Group at India Gate protesting about terrorism. |
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India Gate and the Taj Hotel from our ferry |
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We passed many craft on our hour's ferry ride but couldn't see those in the distance due to fog/smog |
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| Sadly this sign wasn't heeded |
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| There was litter choking this stream |
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| This little train delivered us to the stairs to the cave |
I was pleased to see Sedan chair rides available
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| Mr GeniAus took pity and hired a chair to transport me up all the stairs to the caves. It was a rough ride. |
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| There was a welcome from the locals when I alighted. |
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| The caves carved out of volcanic rock were awesome |
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| As we waited for our ferry to return to Mumbai we met some more local residents |
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