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Ellora & Ajanta Caves
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Dating from 200 AD, Ajanta and nearby Ellora are two of the most amazing archaeological sites in India. The Ellora Caves are renowned for their sculptures and the Ajanta Caves for their magnificent paintings.
Description:
Ajanta Caves
The famous Ajanta caves are situated about 99-kms away from Aurangabad district in the state of Maharashtra. These caves are regarded as a world heritage site and were carved out from the 2nd century BC to 6th century AD. They are placed in a horseshoe shape about 3.5 m away from the village. The river Wagura, a mountain stream flows along the bottom of the ravine. This river falls from a height of 200 ft, thus making a series of waterfalls. The sound of the waterfalls can be heard in the caves.
The intriguing Ajanta Caves are carved out of large rocks and are 30 in number. These caves are dedicated to Lord Buddha. The followers and students of Buddhism resided here to study this religion.
The carvings and the paintings in the caves depict the life stories of Lord Buddha. Along with this, several types of human and animal figures are also carved out of the rocks.
Ellora Caves
The famous Ellora caves are located in the lap of the Chamadari hills. These historical caves are regarded as world heritage and are situated 30 km northwest of Aurangabad. The Ellora Caves are about 300 years old. There are 34 caves at Ellora : 12 Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 Jain. The caves are cut into a hillside running north-south. Because the hill slopes down rather than drops steeply, as at Ajanta, many of them have elaborate entrance halls to the main shrines.
4 Day / 3 Night Tour...
Ellora & Ajanta Caves
Day 1 Mumbai - Aurangabad
Leave Mumbai late afternoon on your flight to Aurangabad. Transfer to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure
Day 2 Aurangabad - Ellora - Aurangabad
Take a sightseeing tour of Aurangabad this morning. In the afternoon, visit the amazing Ellora Caves (closed Tuesdays), of which there are 34. (B)
Day 3 Aurangabad - Ajanta - Aurangabad
Spend a full day exploring the Ajanta Caves (Closed Mondays), all 30 of which are dedicated to Buddhism.(B)
Day 4 Aurangabad - Mumbai
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Mumbai. Upon arrival, your tour ends (B)
The famous Ajanta caves are situated about 99-kms away from Aurangabad district in the state of Maharashtra. These caves are regarded as a world heritage site and were carved out from the 2nd century BC to 6th century AD. They are placed in a horseshoe shape about 3.5 m away from the village. The river Wagura, a mountain stream flows along the bottom of the ravine. This river falls from a height of 200 ft, thus making a series of waterfalls. The sound of the waterfalls can be heard in the caves.
The intriguing Ajanta Caves are carved out of large rocks and are 30 in number. These caves are dedicated to Lord Buddha. The followers and students of Buddhism resided here to study this religion.
The carvings and the paintings in the caves depict the life stories of Lord Buddha. Along with this, several types of human and animal figures are also carved out of the rocks.
Ellora Caves
The famous Ellora caves are located in the lap of the Chamadari hills. These historical caves are regarded as world heritage and are situated 30 km northwest of Aurangabad. The Ellora Caves are about 300 years old. There are 34 caves at Ellora : 12 Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 Jain. The caves are cut into a hillside running north-south. Because the hill slopes down rather than drops steeply, as at Ajanta, many of them have elaborate entrance halls to the main shrines.
4 Day / 3 Night Tour...
Ellora & Ajanta Caves
Day 1 Mumbai - Aurangabad
Leave Mumbai late afternoon on your flight to Aurangabad. Transfer to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure
Day 2 Aurangabad - Ellora - Aurangabad
Take a sightseeing tour of Aurangabad this morning. In the afternoon, visit the amazing Ellora Caves (closed Tuesdays), of which there are 34. (B)
Day 3 Aurangabad - Ajanta - Aurangabad
Spend a full day exploring the Ajanta Caves (Closed Mondays), all 30 of which are dedicated to Buddhism.(B)
Day 4 Aurangabad - Mumbai
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Mumbai. Upon arrival, your tour ends (B)
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Prices are per person twin share. Please ask your consultant for single supplement if applicable
| Length of Stay | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex Adelaide | ||
| 1 October - 30 November 2008 | $ 847 |  |
| Ex Brisbane | ||
| 1 October - 30 November 2008 | $ 847 | |
| Ex Melbourne | ||
| 1 October - 30 November 2008 | $ 847 | |
| Ex Perth | ||
| 1 October - 30 November 2008 | $ 847 | |
| Ex Sydney | ||
| 1 October - 30 November 2008 | $ 847 | |
Departs Daily.Other dates and room types available on request.
What's Included
- Return flights from Bombay to Aurangabad in Economy Class
- Return seat in coach transfers /air conditioned
- Accommodation for 4 nights incl Daily breakfast
- Sightseeing with English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
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