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Ellora Caves day tour from Aurangabad

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Ellora Caves day tour from Aurangabad — Day trips things to do in Aurangabad

Full-day tour — explore the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves, featuring Buddhist, Hindu and Jain temples, with remarkable sculptures from the 6th to 10th centuries.

A full-day tour focused on the Ellora Caves, an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site, located a short drive from Aurangabad. This complex contains stunning cave temples representing Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain traditions, dating from the 6th to the 10th centuries. Known for their intricate sculptures, the Ellora Caves provide a glimpse into India's rich historical artistry.

The tour allows ample time to explore the caves, where you can appreciate the skill that went into their construction. As you traverse through the site, be prepared for some walking and wear comfortable footwear. The tour typically includes a knowledgeable guide to enhance your understanding of the diverse architectural styles found here.

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What's included in this experience?+
• Private transportation • Bottled water • Air conditioning inside the vehicle
What's NOT included?+
• Tickets for entry • Services of a guide • Food and beverages • Admission costs • Admission charges
What should I know before booking?+
• Infants and young children are permitted in a stroller or pram • Nearby public transportation is accessible • Infants must be seated on an adult's lap • Infant seats designed for safety are provided • Appropriate for individuals of all fitness levels
What's the cancellation policy?+
To receive a complete refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the planned departure time.
How does pickup work?+
Pickup will be arranged from the airport, your accommodation, or any other preferred spot within the city limits.
What's the itinerary?+
• Ellora, historically known as Elura and Elapura, is a significant location in Maharashtra, central India. The Ellora Caves are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, notable for its Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples and structures carved from the local cliffs between the 6th and 8th centuries CE. The most impressive structure is the Kailasa temple from the 8th century CE, which stands at 32 meters tall and is the largest rock-cut monument globally. • The Daulatabad fort is a formidable fortification from the medieval Deccan era. Its incredible defense system includes double and triple layers of massive walls, alongside skillfully designed mazes and a complicated network of entry points, deep rock-cut moats, and trenches that can be crossed only at a single point, which is over a drawbridge. The unique rock-cut subterranean passages showcase remarkable engineering. • Known as "The Taj of Deccan," the Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is dedicated to Rabia-ul-Daurani, also called Dilras Banu Begum, the spouse of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Constructed by Aurangzeb’s son, Prince Azam Shah, from 1651 to 1661 AD in memory of his mother, this mausoleum resembles the famous Taj Mahal but is less ornate and is often referred to as Mini Taj. • This fascinating water mill is recognized for its underground water channel that extends over 8 kilometers to its mountain source. • The Valley of Saints is situated in Khuldabad, a town in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. In the 14th century, numerous Sufi saints from the Chishti Order settled in Khuldabad. It is home to the dargah of Muntajib al-Din and the tomb of Aurangzeb, the last prominent Mughal emperor.

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