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Ajanta & Ellora

4 days

PRIVATE TOUR: See the remarkable, rock-hewn 2nd century B.C. caves of Ajanta, adorned with exquisite paintings and sculptures of Buddha and view the impressive temples and monasteries of Ellora, home to the renowned Kailasa Temple.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour Overview

Duration

4 days

Starts

Mumbai

Ends

Mumbai

Range

Private

Tour Guide

Yes - for all included sightseeing

Group Size

Min 1 / Max Private Tour

Minimum age

5 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Any day of the year (Ajanta Caves are closed on Mon, Ellora Caves are closed on Tues)

Hotel Rating

3 star

Countries

India

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 3
Per Person From
AUD$1,715.00
Deposit From
Final payment
AUD$1,030.00
$2,400.00

Tour Highlights

Aurangabad - Visit Bibi-ka-Maqbara (Taj Mahal replica), Panchakkib (water mill) and Aurangabad Caves
Ajanta - Explore the caves in the shape of a mammoth horseshoe
Ellora - Discover the caves and Daulatabad Fort

Included

Breakfast daily
3 nights 3 star hotel
Touring - Ajanta, Ellora and Aurangabad
Services of English-speaking Indian guides for all scheduled sightseeing
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
Return economy class flights Mumbai to Aurangabad
All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Mumbai to Aurangabad

Mumbai - Aurangabad. Early morning transfer to the airport for your included fight to Aurangabad and onward transfer to your hotel on arrival.

This afternoon we undertake a city sightseeing tour of Aurangabad. The Pani Chakki is a late 17th century water mill that displays the engineering skills of Malik Ambar, the architect of Aurangabad City. It is surrounded by a picturesque garden-landscape dotted with fish tanks. The Bibi-ka-maqbara was built by Aurangzeb’s son as a tribute to his mother, Begum Rabia-ud-Durani. It is a replica of the Taj Mahal and stands out as the only example of Mogul architecture on the Deccan Plateau. Lastly today we visit the Aurangabad Caves No. 7 and 8, caves from the Mahayana school of Buddhism.

Please Note: Ajanta Caves are closed on Monday, Ellora Caves are closed on Tuesday.

Overnight: Aurangabad

Day 2 - Ajanta Caves

Enjoy a full day excursion to Ajanta Caves. Nestling in an inner fold of the Sahyadri hills, 100 kms from the city of Aurangabad in the shape of a mammoth horseshoe are the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta, dating from 2nd century B.C. and discovered in 1819, by a group of British Officers, these startling achievements took around 600 years to create. Carved with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of the Buddhist monastic orders features several ‘Chaityas’ and Viharas. The exquisite paintings and sculptures of Buddha’s life belong to the Mahayana period.

Overnight: Aurangabad
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Ellora Caves - Buddhist, Jain & Hindu sculptures

Aurangabad. This morning we head out to Ellora Caves. Impressive in their own right, are the rock-hewn temples and monasteries of Ellora that lie just 30kms away from Aurangabad City and are the meeting point for Buddhists, Jains and Hindus.

In all, there are 34 cave temples - 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves (550-750 A.D.), 17 Hindu caves (600-875 A.D.), five caves of the Jain faith (800-1000 A.D.) and 22 more caves, dedicated to Shiva, which have been recently discovered. Cave 16, the renowned Kailasa Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is probably the largest monolith in the world and is said to have taken 150 years to be built by 7000 labourers, working in continuous shifts. Lavishly carved and sculptured from a single rock, it bears testimony to the excellence of Dravidian art. It includes a gateway, pavilion, courtyard, vestibule, sanctum, sanctorum and tower. Cave No. 32, which is the assembly hall of Indra (God of rain), belongs to the Jain group. A shrine within the assembly hall contains the seated Mahavir, last of the 24 tirthankars and founder of Jainism. The lotus design details on the columns are the finest examples of craftsmanship in the Ellora complex.

Leaving Ellora Caves, this afternoon we enjoy an excursion to Daulatabad Fort, a labyrinthine structure that was once covered in Persian tiles.

Overnight: Aurangabad
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Aurangabad - Mumbai by flight

Aurangabad - Mumbai. Transfer to the airport and fly to Mumbai. Upon arrival to Mumbai our arrangements end.

If you'd like to extend your stay, we offer a variety of hotels, short stays and add-ons for you to choose from.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Ambassador Ajanta
Aurangabad

The Ambassador Ajanta offers accommodations with amenities including a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and free private parking. The air-conditioned rooms boast comfortable seating areas, cable TV, and convenient amenities like fridges and tea/coffee making facilities, while private bathrooms feature bathrobes and toiletries. Guests can unwind by the outdoor pool and sunken bar, relax in the sauna, or make use of the tennis and squash courts. The 24-hour front desk offers travel assistance, while The Society multi-cuisine restaurant serves up a delectable array dishes.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply, contact us for details.

Price reductions are available when there are 4 or more persons travelling in your tour party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.

2024
Twin/Double
Single
15 Dec - 18 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
16 Dec - 19 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
17 Dec - 20 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
2025
Twin/Double
Single
10 Jan - 13 Jan
$1,775
$2,125
11 Jan - 14 Jan
$1,775
$2,125
12 Jan - 15 Jan
$1,775
$2,125
13 Jan - 16 Jan
$1,775
$2,125
14 Jan - 17 Jan
$1,775
$2,125
15 Jan - 18 Jan
$1,775
$2,125
16 Jan - 19 Jan
$1,775
$2,125
17 Jan - 20 Jan
$1,775
$2,125
2026
Twin/Double
Single
10 Jan - 13 Jan
$1,935
$2,315
11 Jan - 14 Jan
$1,935
$2,315
12 Jan - 15 Jan
$1,935
$2,315
13 Jan - 16 Jan
$1,935
$2,315
14 Jan - 17 Jan
$1,935
$2,315
15 Jan - 18 Jan
$1,935
$2,315
16 Jan - 19 Jan
$1,935
$2,315
17 Jan - 20 Jan
$1,935
$2,315

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