Ellora Caves Tour From Mumbai With Breakfast & Lunch (Flight Excluded)

Mumbai, India
Duration12h - 14h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Visit the largest rock cut monastery-temple cave complex of the world on this day trip from Mumbai. The Ellora caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are described by many as the “8th Wonder of the World”. There are over 100 Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cave temples in this magnificent complex cut out of basalt rocks of the Charanandri Hills. End the trip with a visit to Bibi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad, a Mughal era mausoleum that has a striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal.

Highlights
• Hindu, Buddhist and Jain temples and monasteries in Ellora
• 105 feet high Kailasa Temple, the largest monolithic structure in the world
• Bibi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad

What's included

  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • Local English speaking guide at Aurangabad
  • Breakfast and lunch (beverage excluded)
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Air ticket Mumbai-Aurangabad-Mumbai
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Ellora Caves
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You will be picked up from your hotel in Mumbai and driven to the airport for your flight to Aurangabad (flight excluded). At Aurangabad airport you will be met by your guide who will escort you to a local restaurant for breakfast (beverage excluded).

    After breakfast, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ellora Caves.

    Built between the 6th to the 10th century A.D., these Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cave temples are not only a unique artistic creation but also stand testimony to the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.

    Of the 100 cave temples in the area, only 34 are open to the public. The most magnificent of these is the 8th century Kailasa Temple (Cave 16), which at a height of 105 feet is the largest rock-cut structure in the world. The walls of the caves are decorated by high-relief friezes and carvings depicting scenes from Indian mythology.

    After exploring the caves, drive back into town and take lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.
  2. Bibi Ka Maqbara
    1h · Admission ticket included
    End the tour with a visit to the 17th century, Bibi ka Maqbara (Tomb of the Lady). This white mausoleum, a look-alike of the Taj Mahal, is the final resting place of the chief consort of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

    At the end of the tour you will be driven to Aurangabad airport for your return flight to Mumbai (flight fare excluded). Upon arrival in Mumbai, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Mumbai
Mumbai, India
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
Mumbai
Mumbai, India
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup details

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are highly recommended.
  • Should you wish to purchase your return ticket from Mumbai to Aurangabad from us, please let us know. This will be at an additional charge. Also, passport name, gender, number, expiry and country of issuance is required at time of booking air tickets.
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
  • Ellora Caves remain closed on Tuesdays.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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