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5-Day Ajanta and Ellora Caves with Mumbai

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Overview

India has an impressive range of caves found throughout the country. The caves in India provide the most amazing and unusual experience, which never fails to impress its visitors.

Dating back to thousands of years, caves in India are the epitome of an architectural masterpiece. Keeping its charm alive despite being so old and dilapidated, these caves with their unique architectural beauty have become a world-famous tourist centre. This India adventure takes you into pre-historic times, which shouldn’t be missed.

Breathe in the essence of the past and take in the incredible mind-blowing signatures the artists of ancient India.
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Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Mumbai

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Arrive in Mumbai

On arrival at Mumbai airport, you'll be greeted by a representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest and relax for the remainder of the day, ready for your India adventure tomorrow.

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    Accommodation

    The Emerald - Hotel & Service Apartments3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    MumbaiOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to The Emerald - Hotel & Service Apartments

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    Destinations

    Mumbai

Day 2

Elephanta Caves and Mumbai

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Elephanta Caves and Mumbai

After breakfast visit Elephanta Cave on Elephanta Island. Drive past the Mumbai's landmark – the Gateway of India, a route known as the Queen's Necklace. Visit the Hanging Gardens, Chowpatty Beach, Kamala Nehru Park and Mani Bhavan, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed. Also, see the train passing by, where city commuters hang on to the train any way possible. At last, we stop at the Dhobi Ghat where Mumbai's 'dirties' are scrubbed, dyed and dried, colourful Crawford Market and Flora Fountain.

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    Accommodation

    The Emerald - Hotel & Service Apartments3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Elephanta Caves

    Mumbai Sightseeing Tour

    Hanging Garden of Malabar Hill

    Mani Bhavan

    Dhobi Ghat

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Mumbai to Elephanta Caves

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mumbai

    Gharapuri

Day 3

Fly to Aurangabad and Ellora Caves

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Fly to Aurangabad and Ellora Caves

After breakfast, fly to Aurangabad. Later, go to Ellora Caves, another UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, which encompasses 34 rock-hewn shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art dating from the 4th-9th Century. The caves are carved into the side of a basaltic hill near Aurangabad. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica of Lord Shiva’s celestial abode, Kailash. It is the best example of rock-cut architecture and engineering of that era in India.

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    Accommodation

    Ginger Aurangabad3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ellora Caves

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mumbai to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

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    Private Driver from Aurangabad Airport to Aurangabad

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mumbai

    Aurangabad

    Verul

Day 4

Ajanta Caves

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Ajanta Caves

After breakfast, proceed to the Ajanta Caves. As Buddhism slowly declined, this UNESCO World Heritage site was abandoned and gradually forgotten. But in 1819, a British hunting party stumbled upon them and their remote beauty was soon unveiled. Within the 30 rock-hewn caves, the murals show scenes from the Buddha's life and from the Jataka Tales, which recount stories of Buddha's previous incarnations as an enlightened being. The cave paintings are considered masterpieces of ancient Indian art.

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    Accommodation

    Ginger Aurangabad3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ajanta Caves

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Aurangabad

    Maharashtra

Day 5

Departure from India

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Departure from India

You'll have time to explore in the morning before you are transferred to the airport for your flight back to Mumbai to connect to your departing flight.

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    Plane from Aurangabad to MumbaiOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Aurangabad

Included in Price

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 7 activities
  • 4 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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