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Gateway of India and Elephanta Caves, Mumbai

India Maharashtra Mumbai

Gateway of India and Elephanta Caves, Mumbai
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A great basalt arch on Mumbai's waterfront, built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911, opposite the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. From here, ferries cross the harbour in an hour to Elephanta Island, with rock-cut cave temples to Shiva, including a huge three-headed sculpture, a UNESCO site.


In Mumbai, also see the Gothic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station, Marine Drive at sunset and the Dhobi Ghat open-air laundry. Elephanta is closed on Mondays.

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