History of Elephanta Caves (Gharapuri) / compiled by W.T. De Burgh.

  • De Burgh, W. T.
Date:
1901
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Credit: History of Elephanta Caves (Gharapuri) / compiled by W.T. De Burgh. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Tliere is on the plateau, quite close to the Great Cave, the Superintendent’s bungalow where refresh- ments of every kind can be obtained and served to visitors under the shed, where tables and chairs will be found for their convenience. Picnic parties should, how- ever, give the Superintendent three or four days’ notice, to enable him to supply their wants. The Superintendent would recommend all visitors visiting the island in sailing boats to leave Bombay when the tide is rising, and so time their journey that they may leave Elephanta when the tide is going out. This arraiiffement will ensure them a saving; of at least three-quarters of an hour each way. Very comfortable and safe boats can be obtained at any of the Bunders in Bombay at a fair charge. The Superintendent would recoannend jolly boats as the best.