Aurangabad Ellora Caves sightseeing - Day Tour

Aurangabad, India
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The Ellora Caves are an impressive complex of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples built between the 6th and 10th centuries AD near the ancient Indian village of Ellora. The caves have a slightly less dramatic setting than those at Ajanta, but more exquisite sculptures. Ellora is a World Heritage Site and the most visited ancient monument in Maharashtra State.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Ellora, Ellora, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra

Ellora (also known as Elura and, in ancient times, as Elapura) is a sacred site in Maharastra, central India. The Ellora Caves are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is celebrated for its Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples and monuments which were carved from the local cliff rock in the 6th to 8th century CE. The most spectacular example is the 8th century CE Kailasa temple which, at 32 meters high, is the largest rock-cut monument in the world.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Daulatabad Fort, Mh Sh 22, Daulatabad 431002 India

Impregnable fort of medieval Deccan
Daulatabad fort was one of the most powerful forts of the medieval Deccan. The defense system that made Daulatabad virtually impregnable comprises fortifications with double and even triple rows of massive walls. In addition, there are ingeniously built mazes with a complex arrangement of entryways and deep rock-cut moats and trenches which can be crossed only at one point, over a drawbridge. The defense mechanism of rock-cut subterranean passage is unbelievable.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bibi Ka Maqbara, Begumpura, Aurangabad 431004 India

The Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is also known as "The Taj of Deccan",
It is dedicated to Rabia-ul-Daurani alias Dilras Banu Begum, the wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb's son, Prince Azam Shah built the mausoleum between 1651 AD and 1661 AD in the memory of his mother Begum Rabia Durani. This mausoleum is a replica of the world-famous Taj Mahal. Also known as Mini Taj, the mausoleum is far less ornamental than the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Panchakki, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

This intriguing water mill is famous for its underground water channel which traverses more than 8 km to its source away in the mountains.

Pass By: Khuldabad, Khuldabad, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra

The Valley of Saints is located in Khuldabad, a town in the Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Several Sufi saints of the Chishti Order chose to reside in Khuldabad in the fourteenth century. The dargah of Muntajib al-Din, and the tomb of the last great Mughal emperor Aurangzeb are located here.

Inclusions

  • Complementary Bottled Water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

  • Entrance Ticket Ajanta/Ellora caves will be Direct
  • Guide Service

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Baby Seat is Available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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