Explore UNESCO Ellora-Ajanta caves-two days guided tour with other attraction
To explore this history of the caves, this combo tour will give you an experience of ancient era. We provide you a professional driver with professional guide (throughout the tour) and entrance tickets.
This trip is good for those who has limited time or budget.
Your entrance tickets will be already purchased by us to skip the line.
Ellora caves are known for its carving, sculptures which is dated to 6th century. These caves offers a tremendous experience of man made monument. This complex of vertically- excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.
Ajanta caves are known for paintings which showcase the life of Buddha since his childhood. Rock-cut caves span a massive rock face in Maharashtra and are filled with ornate frescoes considered masterpieces of Buddhist art.
Bibi ka maqbara is a mini Taj Mahal or Taj of deccan, it's an art of Mughal architecture.
Description
Itinerary
Day 1: Ajanta caves
Stop At: Akvin tourism, n-9, r-26/180, raigad nagar, Hudco, Mhada Colony, N 9, Cidco, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra 431003, India
Reach Aurangabad by early morning flight or train.
We will pick up from your hotel between 7:30AM to 9:00AM or depends on the time of your breakfast at hotel.
Our guide will meet at the reception of hotel. Later, will start the journey towards magnificent Ajanta caves.
(The days can be changed to visit the monuments, depends on its closure days)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ajanta Caves Road, Ajanta 431001 India
Ajanta caves are 3 hours away from Aurangabad at the distance of 110KM. The road construction is going on hence please keep in mind, it will be a bumpy ride. Guests need to carry air pillows or similar things for their back in case if they already have any problem.
Driver will drop at the parking of Ajanta. Guide will bring guests to the caves by shuttle bus which is only for the caves (5 min distance)
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ajanta Caves Road, Ajanta 431001 India
Once you reach the Ajanta caves complex. You can have tea/coffee/snacks (by your own cost) at MTDC restaurant to get refreshed. Later, guide will take you to the past of Ajanta caves by explaining interesting stories and facts about Buddhism.
Guide will host during the whole trip.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ajanta Caves Road, Ajanta 431001 India
Return to the ticket counter with guide, you can have veg or non veg food there with drinks (On your own cost) or you can also have it outside at our favorite restaurant. Take a shuttle bus back to the caves' parking and meet our driver there.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India
Start the journey back to Aurangabad by the same road. It will take more time to return than morning because of traffic. You can share the cultural exchange with our guide during the road journey.
Drop off at the hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Ellora caves and Bibi ka maqbara
Stop At: Akvin tourism, n-9, r-26/180, raigad nagar, Hudco, Mhada Colony, N 9, Cidco, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra 431003, India
Next day, start the journey by pick up at your hotel at 7:30AM. Proceed to Ellora caves for about a hour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ellora Caves, Ellora Cave Rd Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts, Aurangabad 431005 India
Reach the Ellora caves, guide will explain you all the history to know the world's largest monolithic temple and caves around. There are three different groups of 34 caves which belong to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Daulatabad Fort, Mh Sh 22, Daulatabad 431002 India
While coming to Aurangabad, you will see a magnificent fort known as Daulatabad Fort (Originally Devgiri fort). Guide will explain the history of this defensive fort by stopping at view point. Later, start the journey towards Bibi ka Maqbara.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bibi Ka Maqbara, Begumpura, Aurangabad 431004 India
Visit the Bibi ka maqbara which is often described as mini Taj Mahal. This is a oustanding piece of Mughal artwork.
Guide will explain the Mughal architecture and the conflicts behind this mausoleum. This place will fulfill your day of sightseeing.
Drop off at the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- English speaking guide
- Entrance cost of Ellora, Ajanta caves, and Bibi ka Maqbara
- Bottled water
- Parking Fees
- During the stay in Aurangabad, on call assistance in English
- Entry/Admission - Ajanta Caves
- Entry/Admission - Akvin tourism
- Entry/Admission - Bibi Ka Maqbara
- Entry/Admission - Ellora Caves
Exclusions
- Which is not included in the inclusion list
- Lunch - Any meal is not included
- Camera fees
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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
- We are following the advice of all governments and public health authorities for the safety purpose of public health crisis and proactively implementing a range of precautionary measures, from regular sanitization of the car, cleaning protocols, wearing mask, temperature check.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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