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Mumbai, Ajanta & Ellora Caves Tour

  

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
7 days and 6 nights
India (Mumbai, Aurangabad)
India (Mumbai)

Description

The private tour will begin in Mumbai a city famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry, the country's financial powerhouse, the nation's industrial heartland, and economic nerve center. Get up close look at the stunning Ajanta and Ellora Caves two unique UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore 34 caves at Ellora, dating from between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, as well as 29 caves at Ajanta, dating back to between 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. Private AC vehicle and dedicated guide will ensure you have the time you need to fully soak in all the history you had hoped to.
The private tour will begin in Mumbai a city famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry, the country's financial powerhouse, the nation's industrial heartland, and economic nerve center. Get up close look at the stunning Ajanta and Ellora Caves two unique UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore 34 caves at Ellora, dating from between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, as well as 29 caves at Ajanta, dating back to between 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. Private AC vehicle and dedicated guide will ensure you have the time you need to fully soak in all the history you had hoped to.

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Mumbai
On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Mumbai
Transfer to Gateway of India to board ferry to Elephant caves (Monday closed). You have to climb 100 steps to reach the top of the hill where caves are located. Afternoon cruise back to Gateway of India and then city tour visiting Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat. If time permits visit Mount Mary Church & Iskcon Temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:
Mumbai - Aurangabad
Transfer to airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel. Later visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:
Aurangabad - Ajanta (210kms round)
Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Ajanta which house 30 rock-cut cave from the 2nd century BCE. Buddhist Caves with mesmerizing sculptures and paintings depict Buddha life as well the lives of the Buddha in his previous births. Drive back to Aurangabad.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 5:
Aurangabad (36kms)
Excursion to visit Ellora Caves. It houses 34 monasteries and temples with some exclusive uninterrupted sequence of monuments that date back from 600 to 1000 AD. Grishneshwar Temple one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. On way back visit Daulatabad Fort one of the most powerful forts of the medieval Deccan. Also visit Bibi ka Maqbara a sons loving tribute to his mother.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 6:
Aurangabad - Mumbai
Transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival assistance & transfer to the hotel. Optional shopping tour in Mumbai with your driver. You can visit famous malls & markets in Dadar, Fort, Colaba Causeway.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:
Mumbai - Departure
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 6 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Aurangabad - Mumbai flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsMumbai   Mumbai - Mumbai airport (BOM)
2 4 StarsMumbai
3 4 StarsAurangabad
4 4 StarsAurangabad
5 4 StarsAurangabad
6 4 StarsMumbai
7   Mumbai - Mumbai Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
MumbaiHotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil or similarSun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel or similarTrident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central or similar
Aurangabad7 Apple Hotel Aurangabad / Ginger Aurangabad or similarAmbassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel or similarWelcomHotel Rama International/ Lemon Tree Hotel or similar