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Explore UNESCO Ellora-Ajanta caves-two days guided tour with other attraction
- Duration48 hours
- Max Travelers2 people
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
To explore this history of the caves, this combo tour will give you an experience of ancient era. We provide you a professional driver, guide from the caves and entrance tickets. (No need to wait in the que)
This trip is good for those who has limited time or budget.
Your entrance tickets will be already purchased by us to skip the line.
Ellora caves are known for its carving, sculptures which is dated to 6th century. These caves offers a tremendous experience of man made monument. This complex of vertically- excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India’s Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.
Ajanta caves are known for paintings which showcase the life of Buddha since his childhood. Rock-cut caves span a massive rock face in Maharashtra and are filled with ornate frescoes considered masterpieces of Buddhist art.
Bibi ka maqbara is a mini Taj Mahal or Taj of deccan, it’s an art of Mughal architecture.
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What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
During the stay in Aurangabad, on call assistance in English
Entrance cost of Ellora, Ajanta caves, and Bibi ka Maqbara
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
English speaking guide for the caves only
What's Not included
Which is not included in the inclusion list
Any meal is not included
Camera fees
Itinerary
Reach Aurangabad by early morning flight or train.nWe will pick up from your hotel between 7:30AM to 9:00AM or depends on the time of your breakfast at hotel. nOur guide will meet at the reception of hotel. Later, will start the journey towards magnificent Ajanta caves.nn(The days can be changed to visit the monuments, depends on its closure days)
Ajanta caves are 3 hours away from Aurangabad at the distance of 110KM. The road construction is going on hence please keep in mind, it will be a bumpy ride. Guests need to carry air pillows or similar things for their back in case if they already have any problem.nDriver will drop at the parking of Ajanta. Guide will bring guests to the caves by shuttle bus which is only for the caves (5 min distance)
Once you reach the Ajanta caves complex. You can have tea/coffee/snacks (by your own cost) at MTDC restaurant to get refreshed. Later, guide will take you to the past of Ajanta caves by explaining interesting stories and facts about Buddhism.nGuide will host during the whole trip.
Return to the ticket counter with guide, you can have veg or non veg food there with drinks (On your own cost) or you can also have it outside at our favorite restaurant. Take a shuttle bus back to the caves' parking and meet our driver there.
Start the journey back to Aurangabad by the same road. It will take more time to return than morning because of traffic. You can share the cultural exchange with our guide during the road journey.nDrop off at the hotel.
Next day, start the journey by pick up at your hotel at 7:30AM. Proceed to Ellora caves for about a hour.
Reach the Ellora caves, guide will explain you all the history to know the world's largest monolithic temple and caves around. There are three different groups of 34 caves which belong to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism.
While coming to Aurangabad, you will see a magnificent fort known as Daulatabad Fort (Originally Devgiri fort). Guide will explain the history of this defensive fort by stopping at view point. Later, start the journey towards Bibi ka Maqbara.
Visit the Bibi ka maqbara which is often described as mini Taj Mahal. This is a oustanding piece of Mughal artwork. nGuide will explain the Mughal architecture and the conflicts behind this mausoleum. This place will fulfill your day of sightseeing.nDrop off at the hotel.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.