A tour
to Mumbai remains an enchanting experience, as the city thrives on vivid
contrasts and has something exotic for everyone. But for history-lovers, it’s a
kind of life-changing exposure and an experience like nowhere else. Mumbai, one
of the India’s most ancient cities, has a lot in store for history-enthusiasts.
But the most heart-throbbing experience is waiting at an hour drive from Mumbai
at Elephanta Island: a place where arts & architecture can be seen at its
extreme level.
Once the
capital of powerful coastal kingdom, Elephanta Island is a treat for eyes and
senses, offering the irresistible architectural beauty to savor. Motorboats are used to carry the tourists across
to the island, from the Gateway of India, which itself is a remarkable
experience. And once you reach to this scenic island, resembling twin hillock
emerging from the Arabian Sea, you’ll be becharmed by the sparkling beauty of
its cave temples.
Spread
in an area of 60000 square feet, the cave
complex consists of a main chamber, courtyards and several small shrines which
are carved out off the solid basalt rock. Main temple is dedicated to lord
Shiva, comprising beautiful painting and 9 sculptured panels presenting Lord
Shiva in different moods. Art work and architecture of these cave temples is
sure to leave your spell bound. The temples were fabricated by cutting and
caving out rock and through the process of removing them. Corridors and
chambers of the temple are walkable.
For so long now, Elephanta Island is a major tourist
spot and a must-visit attraction for Mumbai travelers. Various tour packages,
involving tour to these cave temples, stay in nainital hotels
or Mumbai
hotels, transportation and other facilities, are offered by travel
agencies. Like Kolkata
hotels, Mumbai hotels too are widely famous for their excellent amenities
and pleasing hospitality.
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