Mumbai · India
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987Elephanta Caves tickets: ₹550
Main adult ticket: Foreign visitors (online). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Elephanta Caves.
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- Foreign visitors (online)₹550
- Indian citizens and visitors from SAARC and BIMSTEC countries (online)₹35
Main ticket ₹550 (about US$6 · £4, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
Closed on Mondays (the official ticket site sells no tickets for Mondays).
Booking
Buy online through the Archaeological Survey of India's official e-ticket site (choose Mumbai, then Elephanta Caves) or at the ticket counter on the island.
World Heritage site
Part of Elephanta Caves, on UNESCO's list since 1987. Listed as a creative masterpiece and rare evidence of a culture.
Buy from the official seller: Archaeological Survey of India: official online tickets
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)India · listed 200410 km (6 miles)
- Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of MumbaiIndia · listed 201811 km (7 miles)
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Elephanta Caves?
The main adult ticket (Foreign visitors (online)) costs ₹550, about US$6 · £4. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is the Elephanta Caves open?
Closed on Mondays (the official ticket site sells no tickets for Mondays).
Do you need to book Elephanta Caves tickets in advance?
Buy online through the Archaeological Survey of India's official e-ticket site (choose Mumbai, then Elephanta Caves) or at the ticket counter on the island.
Is the Elephanta Caves a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Elephanta Caves, on UNESCO's list since 1987, listed as a creative masterpiece and rare evidence of a culture.