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An ancient temple with intricate carvings and a large stone elephant in the foreground. 1
A stone sculpture of a seated figure with a snake coiled around its body, set against a stone wall with intricate carvings. 2
Ancient ruins with stone arches and a cobblestone pathway. 3
An ancient fortress with arched passageways and a courtyard. 4
A man standing in front of a stone building with arched doorways and intricate carvings. 5
By Akvin Tourism

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Free cancellation available
Price is €172 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • To explore this history of the caves, this combo tour will give you an experience of ancient era. We provide you a professional driver, guide from the caves and entrance tickets. (No need to wait in the que)
    This trip is good for those who has limited time or budget.
    Your entrance tickets will be already purchased by us to skip the line.

    Ellora caves are known for its carving, sculptures which is dated to 6th century. These caves offers a tremendous experience of man made monument. This complex of vertically- excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.

    Ajanta caves are known for paintings which showcase the life of Buddha since his childhood. Rock-cut caves span a massive rock face in Maharashtra and are filled with ornate frescoes considered masterpieces of Buddhist art.

    Bibi ka maqbara is a mini Taj Mahal or Taj of deccan, it's an art of Mughal architecture.

Activity location

  • Akvin tourism
    • 180 N 9
    • 431003, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Akvin tourism
    • 180 N 9
    • 431003, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India

Check availability

For Indian entrance ticket

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Duration: 8 hours
Water bottle
Mini bus
Entrance
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€172.09 x 1 Traveller€172.09
Total
Price is €172.09

For Indian entrance tickets

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private
Duration: 2 days
Bottle of water included
SUV AC car
English speaking guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€173.10 x 1 Traveller€173.10
Total
Price is €173.10

For Foreigner entrance ticket

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private: By AC Saloon car
Duration: 2 days: Two days tour
Water bottle
Air conditioned
English speaking guide: Entrance tickets included
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€215.14 x 1 Traveller€215.14
Total
Price is €215.14

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    During the stay in Aurangabad, on call assistance in English
  • Inclusions
    Entrance cost of Ellora, Ajanta caves, and Bibi ka Maqbara
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Parking Fees
  • Inclusions
    English speaking guide for the caves only
  • Exclusions
    Which is not included in the inclusion list
  • Exclusions
    Any meal is not included
  • Exclusions
    Camera fees

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Ajanta caves

  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Akvin tourism

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Reach Aurangabad by early morning flight or train. We will pick up from your hotel between 7:30AM to 9:00AM or depends on the time of your breakfast at hotel. Our guide will meet at the reception of hotel. Later, will start the journey towards magnificent Ajanta caves. (The days can be changed to visit the monuments, depends on its closure days)

Ajanta Caves

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Ajanta caves are 3 hours away from Aurangabad at the distance of 110KM. The road construction is going on hence please keep in mind, it will be a bumpy ride. Guests need to carry air pillows or similar things for their back in case if they already have any problem. Driver will drop at the parking of Ajanta. Guide will bring guests to the caves by shuttle bus which is only for the caves (5 min distance)

Ajanta Caves

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Once you reach the Ajanta caves complex. You can have tea/coffee/snacks (by your own cost) at MTDC restaurant to get refreshed. Later, guide will take you to the past of Ajanta caves by explaining interesting stories and facts about Buddhism. Guide will host during the whole trip.

Ajanta Caves

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Return to the ticket counter with guide, you can have veg or non veg food there with drinks (On your own cost) or you can also have it outside at our favourite restaurant. Take a shuttle bus back to the caves' parking and meet our driver there.

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

  • 3h
Start the journey back to Aurangabad by the same road. It will take more time to return than morning because of traffic. You can share the cultural exchange with our guide during the road journey. Drop off at the hotel.

Day 2: Ellora caves and Bibi ka maqbara

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Akvin tourism

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Next day, start the journey by pick up at your hotel at 7:30AM. Proceed to Ellora caves for about a hour.

Ellora Caves

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Reach the Ellora caves, guide will explain you all the history to know the world's largest monolithic temple and caves around. There are three different groups of 34 caves which belong to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism.

Daulatabad Fort

  • 15m
While coming to Aurangabad, you will see a magnificent fort known as Daulatabad Fort (Originally Devgiri fort). Guide will explain the history of this defensive fort by stopping at view point. Later, start the journey towards Bibi ka Maqbara.

Bibi Ka Maqbara

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Bibi ka maqbara which is often described as mini Taj Mahal. This is a oustanding piece of Mughal artwork. Guide will explain the Mughal architecture and the conflicts behind this mausoleum. This place will fulfil your day of sightseeing. Drop off at the hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Akvin tourism
    • 180 N 9
    • 431003, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Akvin tourism
    • 180 N 9
    • 431003, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India

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