Elephanta Island

Elephanta Island
Gharapuri
Island Neighbourhood
The island as seen from close to the boat landing
Elephanta Island
Coordinates: 18°57′36″N 72°56′06″E / 18.96°N 72.935°E / 18.96; 72.935
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRaigad
MetroMumbai
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Elephanta Island (also called Gharapuri (literally "the city of caves") or Pory Island) is one of a number of islands in Mumbai Harbour, east of Mumbai, India.

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