Ajanta Ellora with Temple Tour

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Duration : 3 nights / 4 Days

Destinations : Mumbai - Aurangabad - Ajanta - Grishneshwara Temple - Ellora - Mumbai

Day 1: Mumbai - Aurangabad

Morning post breakfast drive to Aurangabad. It takes approx 7 hours to reach Aurangabad. Upon arrival our tour representative will greet you and facilitate your transfer to a hotel. Rest for a while and set out to visit the famous 'Bibi ka Maqbara' also called the Taj of Deccan. You can also go for some antique shopping from the local markets in the evening. Evening return to the hotel for dinner and night stay.

Day 2: Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves

Early morning post breakfast drive for Ajanta Caves. The 2nd century B.C. caves will completely transfix you. Placed deep inside the Sahyadri hills the caves are an architectural marvel of the bygone era. The 30 caves depict the story of Lord Buddha, Bodhisattva (followers of Buddhism), the tales of Jatakas and Buddhism religion that prevailed here during this era. The paintings and sculptures inside the caves are simply outstanding and worth watching. Familiarize yourself with the Buddhists Chaitya Grihas, Monasteries and also behold the Greek and Roman compositions and proportions. Evening transfer to the hotel for dinner and night stay.

Day 3: Aurangabad - Ellora Caves

Early morning after breakfast set out to explore the beauty of the Ellora Caves. Enroute visit the famous Grishneshwar temple also called Ghusmeshwar. The temple enshields one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country dedicated to Lord Shiva. Ghrishneshwar temple is one of the holiest pilgrimage of Shiv Devotees all over the world. Reach Ellora caves. The age old caves represent the three different religions of the world - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Admire the creation of the 34 remarkable caves out of which there are 12 Buddhist Caves, 17 Hindu caves and 5 Jain caves. Also visit the world famous Kailash temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Evening return to the hotel for dinner and night stay.

Day 4: Aurangabad - Mumbai

Morning post breakfast drive back to Mumbai.