Ajanta-Ellora Extension,India tours

Day-1 : Mumbai / Aurangabad.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you’ll be transferred to the Airport for your flight to Aurangabad. The Gateway to the World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora, Aurangabad, is named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb. Originally named Fatehpur, the city came to be known as Aurangabad, once Aurangazeb became the Viceroy the Deccan in 1653. On reaching Aurangabad you’ll be transferred to your Hotel. Overnight in Aurangabad.

Day-2 : Aurangabad / Ajanta / Aurangabad.
Meals Included: Breakfast.

AJANTA CAVES
The world famous rock-hewn caves of Ajanta, lie 100 Kms from Aurangabad. These 30 caves, arranged in the shape of a mammoth horseshoe date back to the 2nd century B.C. Discovered in 1819, by a group of British army officers, these fabulous temples took around 600 years to create. Carved with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist monastic orders features several 'chaityas' (chapels) and 'viharas' (monasteries). The exquisite wall and ceiling paintings, panels and sculptures of Buddha's life are renowned worldwide for being the earliest and finest examples of Buddhist pictorial art.

After breakfast this morning you’ll visit the Ajanta Caves.

Return to Aurangabad and Overnight at Hotel.

Day-3 Aurangabad / Ellora / Mumbai.
Meals Included: Breakfast.

ELLORA SHRINES
Ellora, with its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, brings the civilization of ancient India to life. Not only is the Ellora complex a unique artistic creation and a technological exploit but also, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.

After breakfast you’ll visit the Ellora Shrines.

This afternoon you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Mumbai.

DATES

2 nights / 3 days

No fixed group departures but tailor-made private tours only! Why travel in a group when you can visit India on your own terms when you want to travel!

Follow the sample itinerary on this page, design your own or ask us to prepare one for you!

Land Costs

Based on Hotel Ambassador & Ambassador car:

02 pax $269 per pax

Based on Hotel Ambassador & Toyota Qualis car:

02 pax $303 per pax

Based on Hotel Taj Residency & Ambassador car:

02 pax $319 per pax

Based on Hotel Taj Residency & Toyota Qualis car:

02 pax $352 per pax

Based on Hotel Ambassador & Mini Van:

04 pax $243 per pax

Based on Hotel Taj Residency & Mini Van:

04 pax $292 per pax

Includes:

-two night’s accommodation on twin share with breakfast, airport transfers with assistance,

-transportation by air-conditioned vehicles,

-sightseeing with local guides and entrance fees. (Camera fees excluded).
-4.08% India Service Tax

Supplements for upgrades to higher category rooms / suites as well as peak period / high season apply.

Internal Air
Mumbai / Aurangabad / Mumbai: $201

Difficulty Level

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Single Supplement

Hotel Ambassador $69

Hotel Taj Residency $109

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