Explore the fascinating city of Aurangabad along with two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Ajanta Caves and the Ellora Caves, on this 3-day private tour with round-trip flights from Mumbai. The tour includes hotel pick-up, airport transfers, transportation by air-conditioned vehicle and a guide for sightseeing. Your overnight stay in Aurangabad will be in either a 4-star or 5-star hotel, as per the option you select at checkout.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai (Air ticket)
✔ Bottled water
✔ Breakfast
✔ Monument Entrances
✔ Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast on Day#2 & Day#3)
✔ 2-nights accommodation at a 4-star or 5-star hotel in Aurangabad
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. FabHotel Adore Palace
2. Nirvana Suites
3. FabExpress Yatri Inn
4. FabHotel Silver Leef & Resort
5. Hotel Amaan Palace
6. OYO 44090 Hotel Classic Residency
7. Hotel Kadamb Residency
8. Hotel Safalta Residency, Chembur
9. SPOT ON 44200 Hotel Ganga Palace
10. FabExpress Colaba Grand
11. FabExpress Alfa Grand
12. Kufa PG Dormitory
13. Hotel Embassy Grand
14. Golden Tulipz By Marvik Rooms
15. Wynd Hotels
16. Amber Guest House
17. FabExpress Golden Star
18. Hotel Royal Bently
19. FabExpress Orange Suites
20. Hotel West Inn
Additional Info: We provide transfer to and from all hotels in Mumbai city location.
Itinerary
Aurangabad
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Bibi Ka Maqbara
Situated about 3 km from the city is Bibi Ka Maqbara, the burial place of Aurangzeb's wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani. It is an imitation of the Taj at Agra and due to its similar design it is popularly known as the Mini Taj of the Deccan. The Maqbara stands in the middle of a spacious and formally planned Mughal garden with axial ponds, fountains, water channels, broad pathways and pavilions. Behind the mausoleum is a small Archaeological Museum.
Duration: 30 minutes
Ajanta Caves
1
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta is located 107 kilometers from Aurangabad and 60 kilometers from Jalgaon. A cluster of 32 Buddhist caves not far from a medieval village of the same name, the site is a protected monument in the care of the Archaeological Survey of India. Moreover, since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The thirty rock-hewn caves at Ajanta, cut into the scarp of a cliff are either Chaityas (chapels) or Viharas (monasteries). On the walls of the caves are paintings, many still glowing with their original colours. The outer walls are covered with brilliantly executed sculpture. The Buddhist theme of the Ajanta paintings recounts the life of Lord Buddha and tales of his previous earthly experiences.
Duration: 3 hours
Ellora Caves
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Ellora Caves
The Ellora Caves chiseled into perfection between the 4th and the 9th century belongs to the Buddhist, Hindu and Jain faiths. One of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Maharashtra, Ellora dates back to the Rashtrakuta dynasty, about 1,500 years ago, and is the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. There are in all 34 caves, of which 12 are Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 Jain. A protected site under the aegis of the Archaeological Survey of India, Cave No. 16 popularly known as Kailash Temple is a World Heritage Site carved from a single monolithic structure.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• The Ajanta Caves are closed on Mondays and the Ellora caves are closed on Tuesdays
• Depending on your first day flight, the tour operator will adjust the Aurangabad and Ellora Caves sightseeing to be either on Day 1 or on Day 3, and will book your departure flight to Mumbai accordingly
• A maximum of 4 people per booking is allowed
• Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase (15 kgs) and 1 carry-on bag (7 kgs). Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
