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The Best of Ellora & Aurangabad in One Day

By Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$235 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Embark on an enriching journey through “The Best of Ellora & Aurangabad in One Day,” starting with a hotel pick-up by your private guide. Delve into the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ellora Caves, marvelling at the 34 rock-cut temples dating from the 6th to 10th centuries. Learn the historical and cultural significance behind the intricate carvings. Following a visit to the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and a delightful lunch, explore the 14th-century Daulatabad Fort, experiencing its ramparts and panoramic views. Return to Aurangabad to discover the captivating Bibi Ka Maqbara, also known as the “Tomb of the Lady.” Continue your cultural exploration with visits to the Chatrapati Shivaji Museum and the Panchakki water mill, concluding with a drop-off at your hotel. Immerse yourself in the historical tapestry of Ellora and Aurangabad in a single day.

Activity location

  • Ellora Caves
    • Ellora Cave Rd, Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts
    • 431005, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ellora Caves
    • Ellora Cave Rd, Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts
    • 431005, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Check availability

Car Only in English
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Thu 9:00 am-11:00 am
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$234.64 x 1 AdultNZ$234.64
Total
Price is NZ$234.64
Until Wed, 25 Mar
Car & Guide in English
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Thu 9:00 am-11:00 am
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$527.51 x 1 AdultNZ$527.51
Total
Price is NZ$527.51
Until Wed, 25 Mar
Car, Guide & Entrance in English
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Thu 9:00 am-11:00 am
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$597.73 x 1 AdultNZ$597.73
Total
Price is NZ$597.73
Until Wed, 25 Mar
Car, Guide, Entrance & Lunch in English
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Thu 9:00 am-11:00 am
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary & Lunch.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$657.68 x 1 AdultNZ$657.68
Total
Price is NZ$657.68
Until Wed, 25 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Government Taxes.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water in the car.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Camera charges at monuments.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge and optional activities.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Aurangabad (Pass by)

8:00 AM - Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aurangabad.

Ellora Caves

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
9:00 AM - Head to Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a complex of 34 rock-cut temples dating back to the 6th and 10th centuries. Explore the intricate carvings and sculptures inside these ancient caves while your guide provides historical and cultural insights.

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
11:30 AM - Next, visit the Grishneshwar Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Learn about the significance of this sacred site and hear its rich history and legends. You'll also have the opportunity to witness the temple's rituals and ceremonies. 12:30 PM - Lunch break.

Daulatabad Fort

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
1:30 PM - After lunch, visit the Daulatabad Fort, a hilltop fortress built in the 14th century. Your guide will take you through the fort's ramparts, gates, and underground tunnels, revealing stories of the fort's strategic importance and the battles that were fought there. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside from the top of the fort.

Aurangabad Caves

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
3:30 PM - Return to Aurangabad and visit the Aurangabad Caves, a complex of rock-cut Buddhist shrines dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries. Admire the intricately carved sculptures and serene ambiance of these ancient monastic retreats, gaining insight into the region's Buddhist heritage from your guide.

Bibi Ka Maqbara

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
3:30 PM - Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara, also known as the "Tomb of the Lady." Admire the stunning architecture and learn about the history behind this beautiful monument.

Chatrapati Shivaji Museum

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
4:30 PM - Next, explore the Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artefacts and memorabilia from the Maratha empire, including weapons, paintings, and manuscripts.

Panchakki (Water Mill)

  • 30m
5:00 PM - Visit the Panchakki, a water mill built in the 17th century that was used to grind grain for the pilgrims visiting the nearby Dargah of Baba Shah Musafir.

Aurangabad (Pass by)

5:30 PM - Your tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Aurangabad.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Ellora Caves
    • Ellora Cave Rd, Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts
    • 431005, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Ellora Caves
    • Ellora Cave Rd, Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts
    • 431005, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

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