Ellora complex is known for Kailash temple. It is multi-storey temple complex and it was carved out of one single rock. This is the largest monolithic temple in the world and we being a local guided tour agency, works in sustainable tourism provides local experienced and knowledgeable guide. This will make your tour informative and memorable.
Daulatabad fort is known for its defensive architecture. It was built in 12th century AD by Bhillama Yadava dynasty.
Bibi ka maqbara is Taj of Deccan. It is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. It is a repulica of Taj mahal in Agra.
Note: Pick up time can be changed until 9:00AM
Highlights:
Experienced licensed guide
History about three different religions
No need to wait in the line for entrance tickets (Ticket is included)
Private AC transportation
Make the most of a day at the incredible Ajanta Caves complex on this handy day tour from Aurangabad city. Starting after an early breakfast, you’ll be driven in a private vehicle so you can avoid the hassle of buses or trains. Spend the whole day in the caves cut into cliffs, surrounded by forest, learning about the ancient Buddhist civilization that created the exquisite artworks inside. History and culture enthusiasts won’t want to miss this tour.
The Ellora Caves are an impressive complex of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples built between the 6th and 10th centuries AD near the ancient Indian village of Ellora. The caves have a slightly less dramatic setting than those at Ajanta, but more exquisite sculptures. Ellora is a World Heritage Site and the most visited ancient monument in Maharashtra State.
Ellora caves and other sightseeing tour is private tour with a English speaking driver, who can give some basic information of each place before going insight, however driver is not guide.
We will provide you guide book for this trip and you can read and explore caves and other places.
Visit the Ajanta Caves with the convenience of this private round-trip transfer service from Aurangabad. No need to hassle with group tours or public transportation, simply book your private transfer and ride in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided. Your driver provides a guidebook to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed cave site, and you'll have about four hours to explore the caves on your own.
In this tour, we will provide you neat & clean air-condition vehicle with experienced Driver.
Our Drivers will help you with each & every situation during the trip
Discover Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this all-day guided tour. The site’s ancient wall paintings that were drawn centuries ago and detailed stone carvings are the biggest attraction here. The paintings and sculptures are considered significant Buddhist art. The site boasts 30 caves, so only select caves will be explored.
First of all, this tour will give you an experience cum option of staying with a family, to taste delicious Maharashtrian cuisine.
During one day. you will discover the rich heritage, history and culture of Aurangabad region by visiting 3 capitals from the past.
Our guide will show you the most unknown and beautiful places from the area.
We will start by a small village named Khultabad which was a capital of Sufism in India in 14th century.
You will visit some places which are even unknown to locals.
Later, we will visit the most unique fort in India called Daultabad fort. This place was a capital of many empires as Sultanate of Delhi from 14th century.
To complete the cultural experience, we will bring you to the best thali restaurant for tasting Maharashtrian food.
After the lunch, you will explore the capital of Mughal empire named as Aurangabad from the 17th century, when they were the most powerful empire in Asia.
Explore one of Maharashtra’s most unique natural attractions during this full-day private excursion to Lonar Lake. Departing from Aurangabad, you’ll enjoy a scenic walk with a guide around the 5-million-year-old crater lake, formed by the impact of a meteor. Tours include a visit to two local Hindu temples and hotel transfers.
Experience this magnificent crater lake on a guided excursion. After a convenient hotel, airport or railway pickup, enjoy complimentary tea and snacks at a local restaurant before learning about the crater from an informative local guide and seeing for yourself—either from a viewpoint or up-close after a hike. Stop by two temples and other landmarks (time permitting) before returning to Aurangabad.
Ajanta and Ellora caves, considered to be one of the finest examples of ancient rock-cut caves are located near Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra, India. Adorned with beautiful sculptures, paintings and frescoes, Ajanta and Ellora caves are an amalgamation of Buddhist, Jain and Hindu monuments as the complex includes both Buddhist monasteries as well as Hindu and Jain temples. The Ajanta caves are 29 in number and were built in the period between 2nd century BC and 6th century AD whereas the Ellora Caves are more spread out and 34 in number and dates to the period between 6th and 11th Century AD.
Itinerary
• Pickup from the hotel at 8:00 AM.
• Travel to Ajanta caves from Aurangabad in almost 2.5-3 hours.
• Post lunch starts for Ellora caves which are approximately a 2-hour drive.
• After sightseeing leave for Aurangabad.
Embark a journey to explore a notified National Geo-heritage Site with a certified guide. Located around 130 KM from the city of Aurangabad, Lonar Crater can be reached in a 3 hours drive. Lonar Lake was created by a meteor impact during the Pleistocene Epoch. It is one of the four known, hyper-velocity, impact craters in basaltic rock anywhere on Earth. The other three basaltic impact structures are in southern Brazil. Our certified guide will take you around for a hands on experience of this geological wonder.
For those with an interest in wildlife, the monitor lizard is reported to be prominent in the area. One can also spot peafowls, gazelles, black-winged stilts, brahminy ducks, grebes, shelducks, red-wattled lapwings, parakeets, robins, wild boars and many more.
Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Aurangabad and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car.
Highlights:
Discover the marvelous buildings, colorful markets and royal garden spilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Aurangabad tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia.
1. Visit scenic and beautiful lakes, gardens and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life.
2. Explore the famous Bibi Ka Maqbara, Jama Mosque and local markets of Aurangabad, old lanes, winding streets and garden.
3. Visit the twelve rock-cut Buddhist shrines at Aurangabad caves
4. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Ellora Caves and Daulatabad Fort around Aurangabad on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car.
Highlights:
1. Discover the marvelous Ellora Caves: the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a its's existence, culture and local trivia.
2. Explore the famous Daulatabad Fort located on the hills surrounding this region.
3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
Aurangabad is a fascinating city that’s overlooked by many travelers to India. On this private day tour you’ll feel like you’ve been let in on a well-kept secret by visiting a number of its must-see sights. Spend time at the unmissable Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as lesser-known attractions. Your local guide will tell you about Aurangabad’s centuries of history and culture.
Our guide will show you ancient temples from 10th century which are related to Jainism and Hinduism. We will also take you to see the life of farmers in India, if possible you can do some of farming too.
This is an unique tour which gives an era of villagers' life and how people used to live long time ago.
Team Akvin will give you a lifetime experience to see the local life. Being inside someone's home for the first time and becoming friendly is what you will never have in any tour.
This tour includes homemade lunch. It will be an delicious local food, cooked as per your spicy level.
Safety precautions for covid:
We are following the advice of all governments and public health authorities for the safety purpose of public health crisis and proactively implementing a range of precautionary measures, from regular sanitization of the car, cleaning protocols, wearing mask, temperature check.
We also provide mask and sanitizer to our guests at the time of arrival.
An Informative tour covering the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site of Ellora Caves which are rock cut temples with amazing paintings and sculputures ,see how different religions lived in harmony at that time Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki and drive past the bustling city of Aurangabad.
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US$185.90
Price varies by group size
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US$185.90
Price varies by group size
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