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2 Nights / 3 Days
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10 people
English
Embark on a captivating journey through Maharashtra’s rich history and spiritual heritage with this immersive 3-day private tour of Aurangabad and the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Begin with a fascinating city tour exploring ancient rock-cut caves and the Mughal-inspired Bibi Ka Maqbara. Spend a full day at Ajanta, marveling at the world’s oldest surviving Buddhist cave paintings and sculptures narrating the life of Buddha and Jataka tales. Discover Ellora’s extraordinary collection of 34 caves representing Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain traditions, highlighting India’s syncretic religious heritage. The tour also includes visits to the formidable Daulatabad Fort and the sacred Grishneshwar Temple, offering insights into medieval Indian architecture, spirituality, and history. This journey is designed for travelers eager to delve deep into India’s past with expert guidance and comfortable travel arrangements.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discount on 2-person group | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| 2 | Discount on 3-person group | 3 | 3 | 43% |
| 3 | Discount on 4-person group | 4 | 4 | 52% |
| 4 | Discount on 5-person group | 5 | 5 | 51% |
| 5 | Discount on 6-person group | 6 | 6 | 56% |
| 6 | Discount on 7-person group | 7 | 7 | 55% |
| 7 | Discount on 8-person group | 8 | 8 | 60% |
• Arrival at Aurangabad Airport: Upon arrival, your private driver and guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and freshening up.
• Aurangabad Caves: Explore this cluster of 12 rock-cut Buddhist caves set on a hillside, dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries AD. These caves feature intricate sculptures, chaityas (prayer halls), and viharas (monastic cells) showcasing early Buddhist art and architecture.
• Bibi Ka Maqbara: Often referred to as the "Taj of the Deccan," this elegant mausoleum was built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s son in memory of his mother. Admire its fine marble craftsmanship and beautifully landscaped gardens.
• Archaeological Museum: Visit a small but informative museum nearby housing artifacts, sculptures, and inscriptions related to Aurangabad’s rich historical and cultural past.
• Evening at leisure: Relax at your hotel or explore local markets. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Ajanta Caves: Enjoy a comfortable scenic drive to Ajanta, nestled in a horseshoe-shaped gorge along the Waghora River.
• Ajanta Caves Exploration: Spend a full day with your guide discovering 29 rock-cut caves carved between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. These caves are famed for their exquisite murals depicting the life of Buddha, Jataka tales (stories of Buddha’s previous births), and scenes of ancient Indian life, religion, and culture. Caves include majestic chaityas and serene viharas, decorated with elaborate sculptures and paintings in remarkable preservation. Learn about the Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhist traditions represented here.
• Lunch Break: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near Ajanta.
• Return to Aurangabad: Evening transfer back to your hotel for overnight stay.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Ellora Caves Visit: Head to Ellora, approximately 30 km from Aurangabad, to explore the extraordinary complex of 34 caves spanning Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain religious traditions, carved between 600 and 1000 AD. Highlights include the monumental Kailasa Temple (Cave 16), dedicated to Lord Shiva, an architectural marvel sculpted from a single rock, and other impressive monasteries and temples showcasing the rich religious pluralism of ancient India.
• Grishneshwar Temple: Visit this revered Shiva temple near Ellora, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines sacred to Hindus. Known for its stunning architecture and spiritual ambiance, the temple attracts pilgrims year-round.
• Daulatabad Fort: On the return journey, visit the formidable Daulatabad Fort, known for its ingenious defensive design, including a moat, hidden traps, and strategically placed gates. Learn about its history as a powerful medieval stronghold that guarded the Deccan region.
• Transfer to Aurangabad Airport: Conclude your tour with a comfortable transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Mumbai or your next destination.
Hotels used or similar for 2 nights accommodation in Aurangabad 5 Star Hotels Aurangabad x 2 nights: WelcomHotel Rama International/ Vivanta Aurangabad
There could be upto 10 people in the group.
Yes, you can arrive on any flight and private airport transfer will be provided.
On first day of sightseeing all group member will assemble in hotel lobby and there will be first introduction with group member.
4star below mention or similar hotels accommodation is included in the tour. Hotels used or similar for 2 nights accommodation Aurangabad x 2 nights 4* - Ambassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel
Yes, travelers can upgrade the accommodation to 5-star hotels by paying the supplement. Please send inquiry for same from the booking page to get the price quote.
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