Ajanta, Ellora and Elephanta Cave Tour itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVE AURANGABAD (FLIGHT+ 105 KMS 3 HRS. DRIVE)
Arrive Aurangabad by morning flight. On arraival meet and assistance by our representative and straight proceed to Ajanta – (closed on Monday) These 2nd century caves are fine achievements by Buddhist monks. Beautiful frescoes, wall paintings and vivid sculptures reflect the peak of ancient Indian art and architecture. The horseshoe shaped gorge has 30 caves dividend in two phases.
Overnight at Aurangabad
Meal: No Meal.
DAY 2: AURANGABAD – ELLORA – PITHALKORA- AURANGABAD ( 85 KMS 2 ½ HRS. DRIVE)
Early morning after breakfast proceed for excursion of Ellora Caves (closed on Tuesday) – The World Heritage site, one of the finest examples of rockcut caves , there are 34 caves, Cave 16 is the most famous and has Lord Shiva sculpted on the rocks-the largest monolith in the world. The other popular cave is No.32, a shrine within contains the seated Lord Mahavir, last of the 24 tirthankars of Jainism. After Ellora Caves, further proceed for Pithalkora Caves:- The intricate work on the sculptured facades in these caves is definitely worth a visit. Nestling within the Satmala range of the Sahyadris, is a group of 13 cave sanctuaries, both chaityas and viharas on a remote land cluster that date back to the 2nd century BC.
Late Afternoon, go for city tour covering The Daulatabad fortress, which was an old Hindu stronghold originally called Devgiri Fort. Seven outer walls and an internal moat protected the fort built by Bhilam Raja of the Yadava dynasty in 1187. Then after visit Bibi-ka-Maqbara, built in memory of Aurangazeb’s wife Rabia Durrani and meant to surpass the Taj Mahal (built by his father Shah Jehan) in grandeur.
Overnight at Aurangabad
Meal: Breakfast.
DAY 3: AURANGABAD – MUMBAI (FLIGHT)
Early morning pick up packed breakfast from hotel and well in time transfer to Aurangabad airport to board flight for Mumbai.
On arraival at Mumbai airport meet and assistance by our representataive and straight drive to Gate way of India to board the boat to Elephanta Island. This 4-hour tour takes you from Mumbai to the rock art of the Elephanta Caves of Elephanta Island. On your arrival at the island you will proceed to the Elephanta Caves, which contain a collection of rock art linked to the sect of Shiva. At Elephanta, Indian art found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly in the huge and high reliefs of the main cave.
Afetr the visit to Elephanta caves board the boat and return back to Gateway of India. A treasured monument that was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in 1911
Overnight at Mumbai
Meal: Breakfast.
DAY 4: DEPART MUMBAI (FLIGHT)
Breakfast at the hotel rest of the day free at leisure. Later well in time checkout from thotel and transfer to airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Tour Highlight
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Visit the rock cut caves carved by Budhits & Jain Monks.
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Witness the wall paintings on Caves.
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Visit the largest monolith statue and temple in the world at Ellora.
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Visit to Elephanta Caves.
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Boat ride from Gateway of India to Elephant caves.
Price on request.
