Explore the Wonders of Ajanta & Ellora in this 2-Day Tour from Mumbai
Highlights
Mumbai, Aurangabad
religious, architectural, Cave
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
English, Hindi
Description
Explore Aurangabad's highlights, including the Mughal mausoleum Bibi Ka Maqbara, the tranquil Salim Ali Lake, and the historic Soneri Mahal. Visit the Ajanta Caves to admire their ancient paintings and sculptures, followed by the diverse Ellora Caves, where you can marvel at the intricately carved Kailasanatha Temple. This tour offers a deep dive into the rich heritage and stunning architecture of the region.
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Leave Mumbai for Aurangabad.
- Your tour will begin with an early morning pick-up from your hotel/residence in Mumbai city limits.
- After which, you will be driven to Aurangabad, which will be a 7-hour drive, and you will be covering about 330 kilometres.
- After your arrival in Aurangabad, you may check in at your hotel and relax for a while.
- After you are ready for a brief tour of Aurangabad, you may choose to visit the following suggested places:
- Bibi Ka Maqbara : A Mughal mausoleum built in the mid-1600s using white marble. This complex has a garden, fountains, & intricate carvings.
- Salim Ali Lake : Located in the northern part of the city, Salim Ali Lake is named after the naturalist Salim Ali and is also known as the Birdman of India.
- Soneri Mahal : Soneri Mahal was built between 1651 AD and 1653 AD by a Bandalkand chief who accompanied Aurangzeb into the Dakhan.
- After the completion of your Aurangabad local sightseeing, you will be dropped back at your hotel/residence in Aurangabad.
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Day 2 : Explore Ajanta & Ellora, Depart Aurangabad for Mumbai.
- On the second day, your tour will begin with a pick-up from your hotel in Aurangabad. We suggest beginning the tour early in the morning so that you can spend more time at the caves.
- Your first stop will be the Ajanta Caves. These caves are about 100 kilometres from Aurangabad and will take you about 3 hours to reach.
- Upon arrival, you may explore the region, which is dotted with 30 ancient rock-cut caves. You will witness paintings, sculptors carved in rock, and several prayer halls.
- It usually takes about 3 hours to complete the tour of the caves.
- After the Ajanta Caves tour, you may proceed to the Ellora Caves, which are about 100 kilometres from Ajanta and take about 3 hours to reach.
- Upon arrival, you may begin with the exploration. You will find Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments here, and one of the most iconic among all is the Kailasanatha Temple, which is built upside down by excavating a rock.
- After the completion of the tour, you will be driven to Mumbai and dropped off at your hotel/residence within city limits.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 13 to 15 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 1 | /person |
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| 4 to 6 | /person |
| 7 to 12 | /person |
| 13 to 15 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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