Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tour Package India

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DESTINATIONS: Mumbai – Aurangabad – Mumbai

01: Arrive Mumbai

Our representative will meet & greet you at arrival Hall of airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

02: In Mumbai

After breakfast, full day excursion of Mumbai visiting Gateway of India. Here you will board on boat for an excursion to Elephanta Cave. A rock elephant on the courtyard at the mouth of one of the caves welcomes the visitors. The island was christened Elephanta by the Portuguese because of this elephant. The caves are adorned with huge larger than life sculptures depicting Hindu mythological figures.

Afternoon city tour includes visit to Prince of Wales Museum magnificent heritage building built in 1909 is an exquisite example of the Indo-Saracenic architecture. The Museum is expanded into various sections, including the Maritime Heritage gallery, the first of its kind in India. Watch washer men in action at “Dhobighats”– the unique and colourful out door laundry. Later drive to the Malabar hill to visit lovely Hanging Gardens and Kamla Nehru Park which commands a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea spread out before.

Overnight at Mumbai.

Note: The Elephanta Caves will be closed on Mondays.

03: Mumbai – Kanheri Caves

After breakfast, full day excursion Kanheri caves are a group of rock – cut ancient caves located in Borivali in Mumbai. Enroute we will pass green forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The caves are located deep inside about 6 km from the entrance of national Park.

Kanheri caves have a great influence of Buddhism religion and they display the Buddhist angle on the art and culture of India. The word Kanheri is occurred from the Sanskrit word Krishnagiri which means Black Mountain. These caves were created by chiselling a massive basalt rock dated from 1st century BC to 10th Century BC. Here around 109 caves carved from the basalt rock. The hall of the caves contains the Stupa, which is a Buddhist Shrine.Afternoon back to hotel. Rest day free for relax or visit local shops & emporium.

Overnight at hotel.

04: Mumbai – Aurangabad by flight

After breakfast, transfer to domestic airport to connect flight for Aurangabad. Assistance on arriva and transfer to hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Ellora Caves (30 km / approx. 1 hour drive). The Ellora caves, 34 in number, are carved into the sides of a basaltic hill, 30 km from Aurangabad. The finest specimens of Buddhist cave – temple architecture, they house elaborate facades and exquisitely adorned interiors. Afternoon back and check in at hotel. Later visit Bibi Ka Maqbara, Panchakki and other famous tourist places.

Overnight stay at Aurangabad.

Note: Ellora Caves closed on Tuesdays.

05: Aurangabad – Mumbai by flight

After breakfast, full day excursion to Ajanta Caves (110 km / approx 3 hours drive). Ajanta cave shrines cut out of rock, by hand, and rank amongst some of the most outstanding specimens of ancient Buddhism Indian architectural heritage. The 29 caves were built as secluded retreats of the Buddhist monks, who taught and performed rituals in the Chaityas and Viharas, the ancient seats of learning, and nerve – centers of the Buddhist cultural movement.

Later in time transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Assistance on arrival at Mumbai airport and transfer to hotel.

Overnight stay at Mumbai.

Note: Ajanta Caves closed on Mondays.

06: Depart Mumbai

breakfast at hotel. In time transfer to airport for connect your flight to onward destination.

*** End of Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tour India***

• Cost (Per Person)

  • Rates are valid from 1st June till 30^th September 2019
  • 3 STAR hotels – US$ 715 per person
  • 4 STAR hotels – US$ 837 per person
  • 5 STAR hotels – US$ 881 per person
  • Rates are valid from 01 Oct 2019 till 31 Mar 2020 (except from 20 Dec 2019 to 05 Jan 2020)
  • 3 STAR hotels – US$ 753 per person
  • 4 STAR hotels – US$ 905 per person
  • 5 STAR hotels – US$ 937 per person

• Inclusions

  • 05 nights accommodation in standard room on room plus breakfast on twin sharing basis.
  • All transfers & sightseeing tours by air-conditioned medium car as per itinerary.
  • Service of English speaking local guide as per itinerary.
  • 01 visit of Elephanta, Kanheri, Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
  • Entrance fees at the monument as per itinerary.
  • All current applicable taxes (GST)

• Exclusions

  • Any expenses of personal nature such as telephone calls, table drinks, laundry, tipping to drivers and guides,  use of payable items in room mini bar, any kind of alcoholic non-alcoholic beverages (unless specified).
  • Any Airfares.
  • Any optional activity.
  • Camera / Video fee at monuments or any other expenses not mentioned above.
  • Cost incurred in obtaining visa, insurance etc.
  • Any additional expenses due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances such as political closure, natural hazard, technical failure, flight delay / cancellation, sickness etc.
  • Travel insurance or any kind of personal expenses.
  • Anything which is not mentioned above.
  • Any hike in the prices due to substantial revision in government tax structure, fuel price or air/ train fare.

• Hotel Envisaged

  Cities	3*** hotels	4**** hotels	5***** hotels
  Mumbai (04 nights)	Juhu Plaza	Fariyas Hotel	The Lalit Mumbai
  Aurangabad (1 night)	Grand Kailash	Hotel Lemon Tree	Hotel Lemon Tree