Cannon Hill (Cannon Point).
95% of Elephanta day-trippers stop at the main cave complex (Cave 1) and the toy-train + photograph the elephant sculpture, then catch the 12pm ferry back. The 3km trail up Cannon Hill is unsignposted past the MTDC restaurant cluster and adds 90-120 min to the visit.WHY NOBODY KNOWS
British-era artillery battery on the island's eastern hill — two large cannons (turn-of-20th-c installations on Portuguese-era platforms) emplaced to defend Bombay Harbour from naval attack. The vantage clears the harbour southward to Nhava Sheva + the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link, with Mumbai's skyline north-east. Best 7-9am light. Pack water — no shops past cave entry. Plan for the 12.45pm return ferry. The trail is dirt + rock cuts; sturdy shoes essential.
