About the trip
Aurangabad's wealth of fascinating historical, cultural, religious and ecological sites include the World Heritage Ellora and Ajanta Caves, Daulatabad fort, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Lonar crater and Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga among many others.
Accommodation
Lemon Tree Hotel, Aurangabad
3 night(s) in Aurangabad
Included in the price
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival Transfer
Arrive Aurangabad & transfer to hotel at Aurangabad. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 2: Ajanta Sightseeing
Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast proceed for full day .Excursion to Ajanta – (closed on Monday) These 2nd century caves are fine achievements by Buddhist monks. Beautiful frescoes, wall paintings and vivid sculptures reflect the peak of ancient Indian art and architecture. The horseshoe shaped gorge has 30 caves dividend in two phases. Return back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 3: Ellora Caves Sightseeing
Breakfast at the Hotel. After Breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Ellora Caves (closed on Tuesday) – UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the finest examples of rockcut caves, there are 34 caves, Cave 16 is the most famous and has Lord Shiva sculpted on the rocks-the largest monolith in the world. After Ellora Caves, further proceed for Pithalkora Caves:-Pithalkora caves are about 78 kms. From Aurangabad. The intricate work on the sculptured facades in these caves is definitely worth a visit. Return back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 4: Devgiri Fort Sightseeing + Departure Transfer
Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast proceed to The Daulatabad fortress was an old Hindu stronghold originally called Devgiri Fort. Emperor Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq captured and plundered it in the 13th century and made it the second capital of the Delhi Sultanate renaming it Daulatabad. It is famous for its series of trick defences, secret escape routes etc. Bibi-ka-Maqbara, built in memory of Aurangazeb’s wife Rabia Durrani. Panchakki or Water Mill, an ingenious creation of Mughal engineers who used it to harness water to run large grinding stones which served as a flour mill. The tomb of a muslim saint lies in the garden beyond which served as a flour mill. Proceed to airport to catch onward flight.
Exclusions
Expand- Entrance/Monument fees on Direct Payment. Ajanta caves closed on Monday & Ellora caves closed On Tuesday. English Speaking guide cost will be extra & its include guide at Ajanta Ellora & Pithalkhora & Aurangabad City.
Terms and Conditions
Expand- Per person rates (in Rs.) - applicable on 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
- Transportation as per itinerary only (not available at disposal)
- The distance mentioned in the itinerary is correct however travel time depends on traffic and road condition.
- Itinerary is subject to change / swap without any prior notice
- Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
- The package cannot be combined with any other offer
- The above package is valid only on specific departure dates as mentioned
