One-day tour of Aurangabad and Ellora Caves

• Local guide fluent in English, if the option is chosen. • Admission fees to attractions, if the option is chosen. • Private air-conditioned vehicle for pickup and drop-off at your hotel. • Lunch, if the option is selected. • Taxes imposed by the government. • Bottled water provided in the vehicle.

• Fees for photography at monuments. • Tips and additional activities that are not mandatory. • Any items not specified in the inclusions.

• Infants and young children can be accommodated in a stroller or pram • Nearby public transport options are accessible • Child safety seats for infants are provided • Appropriate for individuals of all fitness levels

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the designated departure time.

Provide the name and address of your hotel during booking or at least three days before the date of the trip. Your guide and driver will greet you in the lobby at the agreed-upon time. Contact information will be sent to you one day before the activity.

• 8:00 AM - A private guide will collect you from your hotel in Aurangabad. • 9:00 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 insights into the detailed carvings and historical context of these ancient caves. • 11:30 AM - Proceed to Grishneshwar Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Hear about the significance of this sacred location and its rich history and legends. You will have the chance to observe the rituals performed at the temple. • 12:30 PM - Lunch break. • 1:30 PM - After lunch, visit Daulatabad Fort, a hilltop fortress constructed in the 14th century. Your guide will navigate you through the fort's ramparts, gates, and underground passages, explaining its strategic role and the battles that occurred there. Enjoy the expansive views of the countryside from the fort's peak. • 3:30 PM - Return to Aurangabad to explore the Aurangabad Caves, a set of rock-cut Buddhist shrines dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries. Appreciate the finely detailed sculptures and tranquil atmosphere while learning about the region's Buddhist history. • 3:30 PM - Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara, known as the "Tomb of the Lady," and take in the remarkable architecture while discovering the story behind this monument. • 4:30 PM - Explore the Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum, which features an extensive array of artifacts and memorabilia from the Maratha empire, including weapons, paintings, and manuscripts. • 5:00 PM - Visit Panchakki, a 17th-century water mill used to grind grain for pilgrims at the nearby Dargah of Baba Shah Musafir. • 5:30 PM - The tour concludes with your drop-off at your hotel in Aurangabad.