Ajanta & Ellora Short Stay 02 Nights-03 Days with 04 STAR Hotels
Day to Day Tour Itinerary:
DAY 1: ARRIVE AURANGABAD
Upon arrival at Aurangabad Airport you will be met by our company representative and transferred to your hotel to check-in.
A major industrial center, Aurangabad was founded by Malik Ambar in 1610. The city is known as a base for excursions to the UNESCO World Heritage listed sites of Ajanta and Ellora.
After check-in If time permits, you can visit Biwi Ka Makbara and Pawan Chakki. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
DAY 2: AURANGABAD – AJANTA
Enjoy a full day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Buddhist caves of Ajanta. Located 106km northeast of Aurangabad, the caves date from around 200BC to 650AD. As Buddhism slowly declined, the Ajanta Caves were abandoned and gradually forgotten until 1819 when a British hunting party stumbled upon them. Their isolation contributed to the fine state of preservation in which some of their remarkable paintings remain to this day.
Within the 30 rock-hewn caves the murals show scenes from Buddha's life and from the Jataka Tales, which recount stories of Buddha's previous incarnations as an enlightened being or Bodhisattva. The murals include depictions of court scenes, princes and musicians and offer fascinating glimpses of daily life in the 5th Century. The colors of ochre, lime, black, green and lapis lazuli is prevalent throughout the site.
By evening return back to Aurangabad. In evening you can go around local market. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
DAY 3: ELLORA – DEPART AURANGABAD
This morning enjoy a half day excursion to Ellora Caves, another World Heritage listed site. Housing 34 rock-cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art, the caves date back to the 4th and 5th Century AD. The caves are carved into the side of a basaltic hill 30km from Aurangabad. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica of Lord Shiva’s celestial abode, Kailash. It is the best example of rock-cut architecture and the engineering skills of the times.
This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport where your arrangements end.
- a) 02 Nights stay at hotel Lemon Tree/ Similar on bed & breakfast basis. b) Meeting & Assistance on arrival & departure c) Transport by chauffeur driven AC Vehicles for all transfers and sightseeing; Sedan Car Toyota Etios (1-2 Pax), Toyota Innova (3-4 Pax), Tempo Traveller (5-8) Pax, Coach for above 8 Pax d) English Speaking Professional Tour Guide for sightseeing in Ajanta and Ellora. e) All road tax, state tax, toll taxes, driver allowances etc related to transport. g) All prevailing govt taxes
- a) Airfares and Visa Charges b) Monuments Entrance fees and camera fees (Tickets can be purchased directly at the Monuments with the help of your guide) c) Meals other than breakfast d) Expenses of personal nature. e) Medical and Insurance f) Tipping & Gratuities
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- - To travel to India, foreigners required an Indian Visa which can be applied online by many countries now. - Quoted price are on twin share basis for 2 or more person. If somebody wants to stay alone in a room then single room supplement cost would be applicable. - No Cost for 1 Child below 7 years using same bed of parents.