3-Day Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tour | Small Group Tour | Monument Entrances and Daily Breakfast
What you'll experience
Highlights
• Daily breakfast at hotels included
• Private "Aurangabad, Ajanta, and Ellora Caves Tour": Explore the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra
• Ancient Ajanta Caves: Discover impressive rock-cut temples and exquisite frescoes
• Magnificent Ellora Caves: Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 34 caves, including large monolithic structures
• Experience Aurangabad: Explore a city that serves as a gateway to Maharashtra's historical sites and monuments
3 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Arrive Aurangabad
Upon arrival in Aurangabad, a representative will greet you and accompany you to your hotel.
Later, embark on an excursion to the Ellora Caves (closed on Tuesdays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the remarkable complex of rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain temples dating back to the 6th century CE. Marvel at the intricate sculptures and carvings that depict various mythological tales and glimpses of everyday life.
During the excursion, you will also visit Grishneshwar, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas (sacred abodes of Lord Shiva), and Daulatabad Fort, a well-preserved medieval fortress offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. After the tour, return to your hotel in Aurangabad for a comfortable overnight stay.
Ellora Caves
Grishneshwar Temple (Shiv Mandir)
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Fern Residency/ Amarpreet Hotel or Similar - 2
Day 2 — Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves - Aurangabad (210kms round trip)
after breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion to the Ajanta Caves, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site and a magnificent example of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture. The Ajanta Caves house 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments dating back to the 2nd century BCE. Admire the stunning frescoes and sculptures that narrate the life of Buddha and depict various Buddhist deities.
After the Ajanta Caves exploration, return to Aurangabad, and enjoy a city tour that will take you to some of Aurangabad's renowned monuments. Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara, a mausoleum built in memory of Emperor Aurangzeb's wife, inspired by the Taj Mahal's architecture. Explore Panchakki, a fascinating water mill that was used to grind grain.
After the tour, return to your hotel for a relaxing overnight stay in Aurangabad.
Ajanta Caves
Bibi Ka Maqbara
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Fern Residency/ Amarpreet Hotel or Similar - 3
Day 3 — Aurangabad
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Assistance on arrival at airport
- 2-Night Accommodations in 4 star hotels
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in car
- Government taxes
Not included
- Any flight tickets
- Camera charges at monuments if any
- Meals other than mentioned in the inclusions
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc
- Gratuities and optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–4 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 5–17 days before | 25% | Cancellation Made Within 5 days to 17 days prior to departure, Refund 25% of total purchase amount |
| 18–32 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 18 days to 32 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 33+ days before | 100% | Cancellation Made 33 or more days prior to departure, No penalty |
Important info
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Price for Child applies when a child of 5-10 years old stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room with an extra bed.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Infants of 0-2 years old: free.
* Children of 3-5 years old: No charge if sharing parents' bed.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
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NPR 45,412