GETAWAYS, Mumbai

At,Elephenta caves one can see seven magnificent rock cut caves.
This pic main hall,western side you can see,Lingam shrine ,inside 1m Lingam,four sideguarded by dwarapalas(doorkeepers),they too very big.Lingam is symbol of Lord Shiva.
This hall can see diffrent form of Shiva,one is Ardhanariswara,is 5m hight,and
Brama figure too.
Timing: 9a.m -5.30 pm.
Entrance fee Rs 10.
For Foreigners US$5(Rs 250)
Every Monday its closed.

How to go,plz chek my transport tips.

Here I am, gazing from a Fattepur Sikri verandah, over the countryside, below. The lands below were vast, beautiful and green. It seemed like it was still so undeveloped and I was lost in thoughts of what it must have been like when Fattepur Sikri was full of life.

Alibag, which is a short boat-ride away, is home to heavenly tropical beaches. Many resorts cater specifically to tourists, both international and local. There are whole range of activities at all these resorts... my favorite though is kicking back under a oversized beach umbrella and sitting there.

Without a doubt, go to Madh Island. It's off the coast of Juhu. Just take a taxi or rickshaw up to Juhu and ask them to take you to the fishing village so you can take the ferry to get to Madh Island. It's a pretty rural island. I just walked around there for two days. Along the coast, through fishing towns, through villages, it was fantastic! I spent two months in Bombay and these days were my favorite.

This is a small island about 1 hour from Bombay, where there are many old temples and ruins. It is worth a day trip if you are stuck in Bombay, although I was very tempted to put it in the Tourist Trap section. The boat trip out to the island is interesting, and there are some nice little markets on the island itself. The temples and ruins on the island were a bit of a disappointment, as they are in very poor condition. However, if you use your imagination (like me), you should be able to appreciate what it must have looked like hundreds of years ago. The boat trip is a real eye-opener, as this has to be one of the most disgustingly dirty harbours in the entire world.

Madh Island is also acclaimed for its beaches. There are a number of resorts here like the Retreat and the Resort. Lots of television shoots take place here so you might catch a glimpse of Bollywood.

It was so unusual to see parots and budgies flying around in the wild. Pictured here is a wild budgie (I suppose), roosting on an ancient building. So cool!