PUNE- AJANTA- ELLORA CAVES- PUNE TOUR
Day 01: Pune to Aurangabad (245/kms)
We will pick you up from your desired place and drive to Ajanta caves. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later, we will visit Ellora and Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad Cave and enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
Ellora Cave: The caves at Ellora were carved out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills between the 6th and 10th centuries AD. The carving work began around 550 AD, about the same time the Ajanta Caves were abandoned. The Ellora Caves were built at time when Buddhism was declining in India and Hinduism was beginning to reassert itself. The Brahmanical movement was especially powerful under the patronage of the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas, who oversaw most of the work at Ellora - including the magnificent Kailash Temple built in 8th century. The last period of building activity took place in the 10th century, when the local rulers switched allegiance from Shaivism to Digambara sect of Jainism.The Ellora Caves are an impressive complex of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Cave temples. The caves have a slightly less dramatic setting than those at Ajanta, but more exquisite sculptures. The cave complex comprises of 34 caves that were hewn out of solid rocks of the Charanandri hills. The Ellora complex includes 12 Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 Jain Caves. Caves 1 to 12 are Buddhist monasteries, chaityas and viharas, while caves 13 to 29 are the Hindu temples.
Aurangabad Cave: Excavated from the soft rock during the 6th and 7th century, the caves are divided into two separate locations - Western Group Caves having caves 1-5 and Eastern Group Caves having caves 6-10, located 1 km from apart. The image and designing is moulded by Tantric Hinduism.
Later, drive back to hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Aurangabad (Sightseeing)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel we will visit Bibi Ka Maqbara and Quila-E-Ark.
Bibi Ka Maqbara: Built in 1679 AD by Aurangzeb's son, the monument Bibi Ka Maqbara was built it in the memory of his mother Rabia. It was designed by Ata Ullah, who initially designed the Taj Mahal.
Quila-E-Ark: Build in 1692 on the order of Aurangeb, Quila-E-Ark palace is also known as the Killa Arak. The ruins of this palace are extended from Delhi to Mecca gate. The Jumma Masjid and Dabar hall are the only leftovers that are of interest to the tourists.
After sightseeing drive back to Pune. On arrival at Pune, we will drop you at your place.
End of the services
Details |
Price (in INR) |
Cost of 01 paying pax |
16000 |
Each of 02 paying pax travelling together |
9500 |
Each of 03 paying Pax travelling together |
8000 |
Cost of 04 paying pax travelling together |
7500 |
Our prices include the following
• 01 Nights accommodation at 03 star hotels on single/twin sharing with breakfast and Dinner only.
• All transfers & sightseeing tour by using AC Indigo for 01-02 pax and AC Innova 03-04 Pax.
• Entrance fee at all monuments as per program.
• Bottle of water will be provided during the Sightseeing.
• All currently prevailing taxes on the Hotels, transport & government service tax.
• For 01 Pax travelling they accommodate in 01 sgl room only.
• For 02 Pax travelling they accommodate 01 dbl room with twin sharing basis.
Our prices DO NOT include the following:
• Any personal expenses - telephone calls, laundry, shopping, and table drinks etc.
• Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip due to circumstances beyond our control such as airline & railway delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunction
(mechanical breakdown) and other conditions like sickness, natural disasters, wars etc.
• Liability for insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, damage or loss of goods.
• Gratuities for guides and drivers.
• Any services /meals other than specified above.
