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Explore Ajanta & Ellora

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Tour ID :
AE001
Duaration :
3 Nights & 4 Days
Destination Covered :
Ajanta & Ellora
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Bibi ka Maqbara
Day 01 : Aurangabad
Meet on arrival at Aurangabad airport/railway station and transfer to the hotel. A leisurely afternoon. Later a short tour of Aurangabad city visiting Bibi - ka - Maqbara

Aurangabad is the gateway to visit the famous ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora

Bibi ka Maqbara built by Azam Shah in 1678 is a son's loving tribute to his mother, Begum Rabia Durrani, the Queen of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Standing spectacularly on the lawns of the landscaped garden with ponds, fountains and water channels, the white marbled monument rises majestically in an intentional bid to copy and rival the world famous Taj Mahal of Agra. The central tomb, distinguished by elaborate surface ornamentation and intricately perforated marble screens, is framed by four towering minarets. Overnight stay at Delhi

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 : Aurangabad - Daulatabad Fort - Ellora Caves – Aurangabad by road (50kmx 2)
Early morning departure for a full day excursion to Ellora Caves enroute visiting Daulatabad Fort and return to Aurangabad.

Ellora Cavesare located 26 km north of Aurangabad. There are 34 cave temples in all - 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves (550-750 AD), 17 Hindu caves (600-875 AD) and five caves of the Jain faith (800-1000 AD).The most imposing excavation is that of the magnificent Kailasa Temple, which is a monolithic structure. Ellora has been designated as a World Heritage Site.

Devagiri Daulatabad Fort is famous for its formidable hill fort. The fort is situated on an isolated cone-shaped hill rising abruptly from the plains to the height of about 190 metres. The fortification constitutes of three concentric lines of defensive walls with large number of bastions. The noteworthy features of the fort are the moat, the scarp and the sub-terranean passage, all hewn of solid rock. The upper outlet of the passage was filled with an iron grating, on which a large fire could be lit to prevent the progress of the enemy. The Chand Minar, the Chini Mahal and the Baradari are important structures within the fort.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 : Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves – Aurangabad by road (110 km x 2)
Early morning departure for a full day excursion of Ajanta Caves

Ajanta Caves are located about 99 kms from Aurangabad, in a mammoth horseshoe-shaped rock, There are 30 caves overlooking the gorge, each forming a room on the hill and some with inner rooms. All these have been carved out of solid rock with nothing but a hammer and chisel. Here, for the Buddhist monks, the artisans excavated Chaityas (chapels) for prayer and Viharas (monasteries), where they lived and taught. Many of the caves have the most exquisite detailed carvings on the walls, pillars and entrances as well as magnificent wall paintings. It is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India and has been designated as a World Heritage Site. The 30 caves of Ajanta were created over a span of some 600 years and are a source of all kinds of information... hair styles, ornaments, textiles, musical instruments, details of architecture, customs etc.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 : Aurangabad
Morning drop to airport/railway station



Explore Mumbai

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Tour ID :
EM001
Duaration :
2 Nights & 3 Days
Destination Covered :
Mumbai
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Day 01 : Mumbai
Reception on arrival at the Mumbai airport/railway station and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free. Evening option to visit the Juhu Beach.Juhu Beach

Mumbai is the business capital of India. Mumbai has transformed itself into an entity with thriving markets, business houses and many different communities reflecting a cosmopolitan and trendy atmosphere rarely seen elsewhere. It is a shopper's delight with exclusive boutiques, ethnic markets and mini bazaars.

Juhu Beach is a great favorite with Mumbaites; It is a wonderful place to bring kids, as it doubles up as an amusement park and playground, with innumerable food counters

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 : Mumbai
Morning proceed for a full day sightseeing of Mumbai. A visit to the Crawford Market, Victoria Terminus ( VT) and other historic buildings of the area, Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves and the Marine drive.

Crawford Market A busy fruit and vegetable market area, is best visited early in the morning. Victoria Terminus presently known as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a magnificent building and is considered to be architecturally one of the finest stations in the world. Built by the British in 1888, it has exquisite ornamentation on its facade along with beautifully executed panels and friezes. It holds the statue of Queen Victoria on its dome. Other noteworthy Gothic/Victorian Buildings in the Fort Area are the University of Mumbai building including the imposing Rajabhai Tower, the Mumbai High Court, the Old Secretariat, and the Institute of Science on one end. Close by are situated St Thomas Cathedral, the Asiatic Society of Bombay or Town Hall, the Office of the Director General of Police, the General Post Office and the Thomas Cook building.

Elephanta Caves are located across the Mumbai Harbor. The seventh-century rock-cut temples of Elephanta are now declared as a World Heritage Site and visited by hundreds of tourists for their artistic, historical and scenic value. Gateway of India Mumbai's most striking monument, was designed by George Wittet. It has an imposing gateway arch in the Indo-Saracenic style with Gujarati and Islamic elements such as wooden carvings. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. Marine Drive is the stretch with Nariman Point on one end to Babulnath, at the foot of Walkeshwar on the other. It is also referred to as the Queen's Necklace because of the dramatic line of street lamps lit up at night. Midway on this road is the Taraporewala Aquarium. Further up the road is the upmarket residential Malabar Hill area offering with some spectacular views of the city surroundings. On the road climbing up, is a Jain temple dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain tirthankara. On top are the Hanging Gardens and the Kamala Nehru Park. Towards the other end is the Banganga temple complex, and the Raj Bhavan built by the British, the residence of the governor of Maharashtra.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 : Mumbai
Drop to the airport/railway station



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