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Elephanta Cave 2

Facade of Elephanta Cave 2
Facade of Elephanta Cave 2

Facade of Elephanta Cave 2

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his is an unfinished cave, located near Cave 1, that is the main attraction in Elephanta. Follow the paved trail from the courtyard of the main cave (Cave 1), you can spot cave 2 on your right, slightly up on the hillside.

Cave 2 consists of a pillared portico, an open hall and three cells behind the hall.
Inside Elephanta Cave 2

Elephanta Island trail to Cave 2 to Cave 5

Start from Cave 1 (main cave) and end with cave 5 . Return the same path. The route is well paved and mostly shaded, thanks to the tree cover. You can get a nice panoramic view of the foothills and the sea beyond fro the edges of the trail. The restroom/toilet is located between cave 4 and 5. There are also plenty of places built under the trees to relax along the trail.

Elephanta Caves excursion route

Elephanta Caves Tour Map

Start from Cave 1 (main cave) and end with cave 5 . Return the same path. The route is well paved and mostly shaded, thanks to the tree cover. You can get a nice panoramic view of the foothills and the sea beyond fro the edges of the trail. The restroom/toilet is located between cave 4 and 5. There are also plenty of places built under the trees to relax along the trail.

Everything about Elephanta!

Everything about Elephanta!
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