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Mumbai to Aurangabad: Ajanta, Ellora & Aurangabad Exploration
Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tour with flight from Mumbai (3 Days)
Mumbai to Aurangabad: Ajanta, Ellora & Aurangabad Exploration
Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tour with flight from Mumbai (3 Days)
Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tour with flight from Mumbai (3 Days)

Mumbai to Aurangabad: Ajanta, Ellora & Aurangabad Exploration

By Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,571 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Embark on a fascinating journey from Mumbai to Aurangabad, exploring the historical treasures of the Deccan region. Day one commences with a flight to Aurangabad, where you are transferred to the hotel. Begin your exploration with a visit to Bibi ka Maqbara, a magnificent structure built as a tribute to a mother's love. Explore the Aurangabad Caves, showcasing Buddhist art dating back to 3 A.D. On day two, embark on a full-day excursion to Ajanta Caves, featuring 30 beautiful Buddhist caves adorned with captivating sculptures and paintings. Day three includes a visit to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves, displaying an uninterrupted sequence of monuments dedicated to Brahmanism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Conclude your journey with a visit to Daulatabad Fort, a medieval stronghold with an impregnable defence system. Finally, board a flight back to Mumbai, concluding a remarkable exploration of Maharashtra's cultural and architectural heritage.

Activity location

  • Mumbai
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mumbai
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Tour Price Without Hotels in English
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

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Language options: English
Price details
NZ$1,571.05 x 1 AdultNZ$1,571.05
Total
Price is NZ$1,571.05
Price using 3 star hotels in English
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English

Stay in 3 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$2,464.50 x 1 AdultNZ$2,464.50
Total
Price is NZ$2,464.50
Price using 4 star hotels in English
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English

Stay in 4 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$2,660.88 x 1 AdultNZ$2,660.88
Total
Price is NZ$2,660.88
Price using 5 star hotels in English
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English

Stay in 5 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$3,133.25 x 1 AdultNZ$3,133.25
Total
Price is NZ$3,133.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the programme.
  • What's includedWhat's includedGovernment taxes.
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled drinking water in the car.
  • What's includedWhat's includedMonument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the programme
  • What's includedWhat's includedAssistance on arrival at the airport.
  • What's includedWhat's included2 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn economy class flight ticket Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCamera charges at monuments if any.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals other than mentioned in inclusions.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExpenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge and optional activities.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Mumbai to Aurangabad (flight)
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.
Mumbai
Pick up from your hotel in Mumbai and transfer to airport to board flight for Aurangabad.
Aurangabad
On arrival at Aurangabad airport assistance and transfer to hotel.
Bibi Ka Maqbara
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Later city tour of Aurangabad visit Bibi ka Maqbara Built by Azam Shah in 1678, the Bibi ka Maqbara is a son's loving tribute to his mother. Due to its similar design standing spectacularly on the lawns of the landscaped garden with ponds, fountains and water channels, the white marbled monument is popularly known as the mini Taj of the Deccan.
Aurangabad Caves
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Aurangabad Caves situated at a distance of 5 km, nestled amidst the hills are 12 Buddhist caves dating back to 3 A.D. Of particular interest are the Tantric influences evident in the iconography and architectural designs of the caves Also visit a small archaeological museum.
Day 2: Aurangabad - Ajanja - Aurangabad (104kms/ 2hrs approx one way)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.
Ajanta Caves
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves (Monday closed). The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta were discovered by the British officers in 1819 while tiger hunting. Ajanta Caves were first mentioned in the writings of the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang who visited India between A.D 629 and 645. The Caves at Ajanta are older than those at Ellora , which date from about 200 B.C to 650 A.D. Thirty beautiful Buddhist Caves with mesmerising sculptures and paintings depicting Buddha's life as well the lives of the Buddha in his previous births. Five of these Caves are Chaityas (Place of worship) while the other twenty-five are Viharas (monasteries). Ajanta Caves are divided in two categories based on two schools of Buddhist thought - Hinayana Caves and Mahayana Caves. Evening back to hotel in Aurangabad for overnight stay.
Day 3: Aurangabad - Mumbai (flight)
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Breakfast at hotel, excursion to visit Grishneshwar jyotirlinga & Ellora Caves. Visit Grishneshwar Temple one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. The temple is an important pilgrimage site in Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which considers it as the last or twelfth Jyotirlinga. Made of red and black stones boasting intricate carvings and patterns the temple was constructed by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore, in the Maratha style of architecture.
Ellora Caves
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Ellora Caves a UNESCO World heritage sites (Tuesday closed). It houses 34 monasteries and temples with some exclusive uninterrupted sequence of monuments that date back from 600 to 1000 AD. The temples of Ellora are dedicated to Brahmanism, Jainism, and Buddhism. It also has some of the excellent stonework depicting the legends related to Lord Shiva.
Daulatabad Fort
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
On way back visit Daulatabad Fort one of the most powerful forts of the medieval Deccan. The defence system that made Daulatabad virtually impregnable comprises fortifications with double and even triple rows of massive walls.
Aurangabad
Later transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai.
Mumbai
On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance and transfer to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMumbai
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMumbai
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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