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... fears, and an inner sanctum with praying devotees--made the trip worthwhile. After reaching Mumbai, I took a ferry to Elephanta Island, where another ancient basaltic Shiva temple rested. In the center of the temple was the all-important shivalinga, ...
... the elephant has since collapsed and was moved to a museum in Mumbai to be re-constructed and displayed so, today, the island named after a stone elephant doesn't even have a stone elephant. Nada. Nothing...not an elephant to be found. ...
... hours sleep each. We stalled down to the Gateway to India (well, Henry drove us) and hopped on a boat to Elephanta Island. Its and Island about 6 miles off mainland Mumbai and the boat journey took us about an hour. Really nice boat journey though, and I ...
... Viraat, followed by the peculiarly named Butcher Island and the Cross Island oil terminal in the middle of the harbour, before reaching Elephanta Island jetty exactly an hour later. Our boat was the first to arrive, alongside a chartered boat of about 20 ...
Elephanta Island, Maharashtra, India
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India- Mumbai - Goa
Posted on Sep 20, 2007, 03:55:30
... Dhobi Ghat (good photo op), Mahalaxmi Temple (located close of Haji Ali). If you have more time, you could visit the Elephanta Island to see the rock-cut temples. Mumbai also has some very good shopping and excellent restaurants. There are high-end malls ...
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India- Mumbai - Goa
Posted on Sep 19, 2007, 15:07:42
... few links. You've likely searched and found some things to see and do as well! Some of these sound great! Elephanta Island is a World Heritage Monument and sounds really cool to see. Gateway of India seems to be on the top of most lists. ...
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