(Maharashtra Caves Tour Package) Mumbai – Aurangabad – Ajanta – Ellora – Elephanta – Mumbai Tour Package

ABOUT DESTINATIONS

Mumbai – Is the eastern equivalent of New York City and Los Angeles. Mumbai is a financial and entertainment (Bollywood) capital of the country. Places of interest include Haji Ali Dargah situated about 500 yards from the shoreline in the middle of the Arabian Sea. Along with being a religious place, it is a great attraction for tourists; more than ten thousand people of all religions visit the place every day. Gateway of India, The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a humongous architectural stone structure built by the British more than 200 years ago, Downtown Mumbai – reminiscent of the 19th century British architecture. Girgaon Chowpatty Beach, Madh island Beach and other Beaches towards the south of Mumbai. Elephanta Caves, carved out of a giant stone on an island are a short ferry away into the Arabian Sea. Due to its cosmopolitan nature, Mumbai has proven a popular tourism destination most often visited by Indians.

Aurangabad is a 5th largest city of Maharashtra district and city is known as “The City of Gates”. Aurangabad city is a tourism hub and also known for its famous historical monuments as Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city is also famous for another monument as 17th-century Bibi Ka Maqbara shrine, built like a Taj Mahal. Aurangabad city is Tourism Capital of Maharashtra.

Ajanta Caves are about 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which are in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state. According to UNESCO, these are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art that influenced Indian art that followed. The site is a protected monument in the care of the Archaeological Survey of India, and since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ellora in Maharashtra, India, is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments. There are over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills, 34 of which are open to public. All of the Ellora monuments were built during Hindu dynasties such as the Rashtrakuta dynasty, which constructed part of the Hindu & Buddhist caves, and the Yadava dynasty, which constructed a number of the Jain caves. After the sightseeing of Ellora caves visit some other historical monuments of Ellora like Daulatabad Fort and Bibi Ka Maqbara.

Elephanta Caves or Gharapuri is located at approximate 10 KM east of the Gateway of India in the Mumbai Harbour. Gharapuri is a small village on the south side of the island. The Elephanta Caves is connected by ferry services from the Gateway of India, Mumbai. Tourist can go to Elephanta between 9.00PM up to 2.00PM every day, except Monday (Caves are closed on every Monday). These caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to Hindu god Shiva. The Elephanta Caves contain rock cut stone sculptures that show syncretism of Hindu and Buddhist ideas and iconography.

Tour Code : WHHI/MH 024

Tour Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days

Places to visit : Mumbai – Aurangabad – Ajanta – Ellora – Elephanta – Mumbai

MAHARASHTRA CAVES TOUR PACKAGE

Mumbai - Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves - Ellore Caves - Elephanta Caves - Mumbai

Day 01: Arrival at Mumbai

Arrive at Mumbai, our representative will pick you from Mumbai Airport/Railway station and will transfer to your pre booked hotel. After refresh, free for your own activities or in the evening you can visit famous Juhu Beach and enjoy spectacular view of sun set. You can also taste here mouth watering “Pav Bhaji” and “Bhel Poori”. Later return back to your hotel and overnight stay at Mumbai hotel.

Day 02: Mumbai – Aurangabad (By Air – 300 Km) + Aurangabad Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast check out from Mumbai hotel and transfer to Mumbai Airport for Aurangabad journey by Air. Upon arrival at Aurangabad, meet to our representative, he will assist you to transfer your pre booked hotel, check in to hotel. After refresh and lunch, proceed for sightseeing tour of Aurangabad and visit to Kailash Temple – Is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples. Daulatabad Fort – Daulatabad, meaning "City of Prosperity", is a 14th-century fort city in Maharashtra, located about 16 Km northwest of Aurangabad. Also visit Aurangabad Caves – Situated at a distance of 5 Km from Aurangabad, nestled amidst the hills are 12 Buddhist caves probably dating back to 3 A. D. Later, return back to hotel and free for your own activities and overnight stay at Aurangabad hotel.

Day 03: Aurangabad – Ajanta Caves Sightseeing Tour – Aurangabad (100 Km) Travel time 3 hours (Approx)

After breakfast, drive to Ajanta Caves, on arrival, proceed for Ajanta caves sightseeing tour and visit to several famous caves of Ajanta. The Ajanta Caves are about 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which are in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state. According to UNESCO, these are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art that influenced Indian art that followed. The site is a protected monument in the care of the Archaeological Survey of India, and since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later return back to Aurangabad and free for your own activities or explore Aurangabad city and overnight stay at Aurangabad hotel.

Day 04: Aurangabad – Ellora Caves Sightseeing Tour – Aurangabad (32 Km) Travel time 1 hour (Approx)

After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Ellora caves and visit to various famous caves of Ellora. Ellora in Maharashtra, India, is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments. There are over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills, 34 of which are open to public. All of the Ellora monuments were built during Hindu dynasties such as the Rashtrakuta dynasty, which constructed part of the Hindu & Buddhist caves and the Yadava dynasty, which constructed a number of the Jain caves. After the sightseeing of Ellora caves visit some other historical monuments of Ellora like Daulatabad Fort and Bibi Ka Maqbara. Later, return back to hotel and free for your own activities and overnight stay at Aurangabad hotel.

Day 06: Aurangabad – Departure Mumbai – Elephanta Caves Tour – Mumbai

After breakfast check out from Aurangabad hotel and transfer to Aurangabad Airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival at Mumbai, pick up from Mumbai Airport and transfer to Mumbai hotel. After refresh, proceed for sightseeing tour of Elephanta Caves – Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour, 10 Km to the east of the city of Mumbai. After sightseeing tour of Elephanta, return back to Gateway of India, spend some time here for photo shoot and later return back to hotel. After refresh free for shopping by your own and overnight stay at Mumbai hotel.

Day 06: Mumbai Local Sightseeing Tour – Departure Mumbai Airport

After breakfast check out from Mumbai hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour of Mumbai city and explore several tourist attractions of Mumbai and visit to Shree Siddhivinayak Temple – Provides tourists with fascinating insight into Mumbai's spiritual life. Mahalakshmi Temple – Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temples of Mumbai situated on Bhulabhai Desai Road in Mahalaxmi area. It is dedicated to Mahalakshmi the central deity of Devi Mahatmyam. Haji Ali Dargah – Haji Ali Dargah is a Mosque and Dargah (Tomb), located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the southern part of Mumbai. Near the heart of the city, the Dargah is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Mumbai. Gate of India – The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Bombay. The Gateway of India is located on the waterfront at Apollo Bunder area at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea. The monument has also been referred to as the Taj Mahal of Mumbai and is the city's top tourist attraction. Marine Drive – Marine Drive is a 3.6 Km long boulevard in South Mumbai. Marine Drive is known as the “Queen's Necklace” because, if viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace. Chaupati Beach – Chaupati is one of the famous public beaches adjoining Marine Drive in the Girgaon area of Mumbai. The beach is noted for its Ganesh Visarjan celebrations when thousands of people from all over Mumbai and Pune come to immerse the idols of Lord Ganesh in the Arabian Sea. You can also visit to Prince of Wales Museum/Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and Hanging Garden. In the evening transfer to Mumbai Airport to board the flight for your further journey back to home or onward destination.

 

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Package Include

Welcome drink on arrival (Non alcoholic)

Accommodation on twin sharing basis

Meal plan as per chosen below:

EP (European Plan – Room Only)

CP (Continental Plan – Room with 05 breakfast)

MAP (Modify American Plan – Room with 05 breakfast & 05 dinner)

AP (American Plan – Room with 05 breakfast, 05 lunch & 05 dinner)

Transport used Indigo / Swift D’zire / Etios / Innova cab / Tempo Traveler / AC & Non AC Buses for pick up, drop and all days sightseeing as per above Mumbai Aurangabad Ajanta Ellora Elephanta tour itinerary

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Mineral water

Heater / Blower charges

Pony / Horse / Rope way / Gondola / Boat ride fee

Any garden / Monument entry fee / Adventure activities fee

Shopping, any adventure activities, any expenses for personal activities such as laundry, telephone calls, tips or liquor

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