Most Popular World Heritage Site Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tour-

Most Popular World Heritage Site Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tour-

This combo tour of Ajanta and Ellora caves is perfect for travellers who have limited budget and limited time. You will get a chance to see a lot in this smart price tour. • Sightseeing Ajanta caves on day 1 • Sightseeing Ellora caves on day 2 • Pickup and Drop for Airport / railway station / bus station in Aurangabad. • Guided tour . These tourist attractions consist of 64 rock-cut caves, located in close proximity from the city of Aurangabad Today, Ajanta and Ellora Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ajanta Caves Tours.

Stop At: Ajanta Caves Road, Ajanta 431001 India
Caves of Ajanta After Breakfast at hotel in Aurangabad we drive through Ajanta 100 km 2 hour journey from Aurangabad the cotton growing area to Ajanta (UNESCO cultural heritage site). From the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD, the valley was inhabited by Buddhists. In a U-shaped valley cut steeply into the rock by the river Waguma, one finds numerous large cave temples driven into the rock. In a Mahayan cave you can visit very well preserved murals with scenes from the life of Buddha. The entire complex has been declared a World Heritage Site. Fine old Buddhist murals, fine stone reliefs and sculptures decorate the temples and monasteries carved into the rock. In Ajanta, there are 30 caves, which once belonged to a Buddhist monastery, stand here in the rock face. After the sightseeing is over, you can also stop for lunch in which we will show you a nice restaurant, then later we will come to Aurangabad and you can stay at your hotel.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :-
Ajanta Cavves
Ajanta is only 4 kilometers from the parking lot between which shuttle bus runs. You will have to take a shuttle bus from the parking lot to the caves and you will reach the caves.
To go inside the caves in Ajanta, you have to remove the shoes and take the photo without flash.
ENTRY FEES:- foreigners INR. 600/- SAARC Country & Indians INR. 40/-

Duration: 10 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Ellora Caves - Dawltabad fort - Bibi ka Maqbara Tour.

Stop At: Ellora Caves, Ellora Cave Rd Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts, Aurangabad 431005 India
After Breakfast at hotel Then we drive to Ellora 30 km 1 hour journey from Aurangabad. followed by sightseeing for Ellora caves explore one of the largest single monolithic rock excavation of the world. Rashtrakuta dynasty ruled in large part of contemporary India in the 6th – 10th centuries. These powerful clans had an excellent internal organization. They managed to keep control over the vast area with a sure hand, wisdom and also skilled use of religion as the organizing institute for society. In these times Central India experienced a gradual shift from Buddhism to Hinduism, at the end of this period, Jainism became more widespread. These religions rather peacefully co-existed in Central India and Ellora Caves serve as one of the best examples for this. Ellora, especially the glorious Kailasanatha Temple is the highest architectural attainment throughout the rich history of art during the time of this dynasty. After the sightseeing is over, you can have lunch if you want, then later the tour will start and then we will go to Daulatabad Fort.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :-
Ellora Caves.
You can see Ellora caves moving from number 1 to number 16 and then you have to take a bus to go to number 29 and number 30 to 34. And in Ellora caves, you can also go wearing shoes and take photos with flash.
ENTRY FEES:- foreigners INR. 600/- SAARC Country & Indians INR. 40./-
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Daulatabad, Maharashtra, India
Located 10 km away from the Ellora Caves, Daulatabad Fort is an ancient fortification that rises formidably from the midst of verdant greenery. Often hailed as one of the 'seven wonders of Maharashtra', this architectural marvel is believed to have been built in the 12th century. Also known as Devgiri fort, perhaps the most enchanting qualities is its location, from the zenith of which you can capture a mesmerising view of the entire city. You need to hike some 750 odd steps up to the top, but the view down below is a wonderful thing to behold. After the sightseeing is over we will leave for the next tour to Mimi Taj.
ENTRY FEES.
1. foreigners INR. 300/- SAARC Country & Indians INR.30.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bibi Ka Maqbara, Begumpura Gulistan-e-Jauhar KARACHI, Aurangabad 431004 India
Located 15 km away from the Dawltabad Fort. The Maqbara was built between 1651-1661 A.D. Aurangzeb was not interested in constructing this mausoleum and hence, he was not keen on spending much wealth. The cost of constructing the Maqbara is believed to be only seven lakhs! A meagre amount as compared to 32 million spent on building the Taj Mahal. He even blocked the movement of marbles from various parts of the country and delayed the construction work. But today, the fact remains that the Bibi-ka-Maqbara is the largest monument that Aurangzeb has to his credit. Azam Shah was strongly influenced by his grandfather Shah Jahan who built the Taj for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal but surely lacked the access to the royal treasury and the skilled labourers as well. That results in a poor imitation of the original masterpiece. Bibi-ka-Maqbara was designed by Ataullah, son of Ustad Ahmed Lahauri, the chief architect behind the Taj Mahal.
ENTRY FEES :-
1. foreigners INR. 300/- And SAARC Country & Indian INR.30/-

After the tour is over, if you want, we will give you free time for shopping.

HIMROO & PAITHANI SARI IS FAMOUS IN AURANGABAD.
The word himroo originated from persian word hum-ruh which means something that is close to your soul. Himroo a replication of kum-khwab, wich was woven with pure golden and silver threads in olden days, and was meant for the royal families.
The complicated method of Himroo weaving involves intermeshing of various threads made from gold silver d cotton. it is a task of highly talented and skilled workerson the handlooms.
Himroo uses persian designs, and is very characteristic and distinctive in appearance with decorated with figurative motifs. the designs are geometrical and floral.
The products of Himroo, consist of sarees,bed covers, pillow covers and other fancy items such as kerchiefs and tunics.

After sightseeing you are free to select your own destination for onward journey; simply inform us where to drop including Airport / Train station / Bus station / Hotel in Aurangabad. Tour End.
Duration: 1 minute

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.