The “Heritage Hub: Aurangabad, Ajanta, & Ellora” 4-day/3-night package offers a comprehensive exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Maharashtra, focusing on ancient rock-cut architecture, Buddhist art, and Mughal history.
This well-paced tour allows for full-day excursions to Ajanta and Ellora, starting and ending at the historical city of Aurangabad.
Highlights
- Ajanta Caves: A full-day trip to explore the 30 rock-hewn Buddhist caves known for their ancient murals and paintings dating back to the 2nd century BCE.
- Ellora Caves: Exploration of the 34 rock-cut temples (Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain), including the famous monolithic Kailasa Temple (Cave 16).
- Aurangabad City Tour: Visits to the "Taj of the Deccan" (Bibi Ka Maqbara), the 17th-century Panchakki (Water Mill), and local markets.
- Historical Forts: A visit to the strategic 13th-century Daulatabad Fort (Devgiri).
- Spiritual Sites: Often includes a visit to the nearby Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the 12 sacred Shiva shrines
