Ellora Caves and Daulatabad Fort day trip from Aurangabad

• Local guide who speaks English, if that option is chosen. • Entry fees for attractions, if that option is chosen. • Private air-conditioned vehicle for collection and return to your hotel. • Lunch, if that option is chosen. • Taxes imposed by the government. • Bottled water provided in the vehicle.

• Charges for cameras at monuments. • Tips and optional activities. • Items not specified in the inclusions.

• Infants and young children can be accommodated in a pram or stroller • Nearby public transport options are accessible • Infant seats are available upon request • This activity is appropriate for all levels of physical fitness

To receive a complete refund, cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the planned departure time.

Guests should give their hotel name and address when booking or at least three days before the trip date. A guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the arranged time. Contact information will be provided one day before the tour.

• 8:30 AM - A private guide will collect you from your accommodation in Aurangabad. • 9:30 AM - Travel to the Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 34 rock-cut temples from the 6th to 10th centuries. Your guide will share historical and cultural information as you view the detailed carvings and sculptures within these ancient caves. • 12:30 PM - Proceed to the Grishneshwar Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Your guide will discuss the importance of this holy site, along with its history and legends. You will also have the chance to observe the temple's rituals and ceremonies. 1:30 PM - Lunch Break. • 2:30 PM - After lunch, visit Daulatabad Fort, a 14th-century hilltop fortress. Your guide will lead you through the fort's walls, gates, and underground passages, detailing the fort's strategic significance and historical battles. You will also enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding landscape from the fort’s summit. • 4:00 PM - Return to Aurangabad and stop at Bibi Ka Maqbara, known as the Mini Taj Mahal, a mausoleum constructed in the 17th century. Your guide will discuss its architectural features and history, and you can appreciate the exquisite marble craftsmanship and attractive gardens around the mausoleum. • 5:00 PM - The private tour ends with a return drop-off at your hotel in Aurangabad.