Aurangabad Ellora Caves sightseeing - Day Tour

4.9 (52 reviews) Aurangabad, India
Duration7h - 8h
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Overview

The Ellora Caves are an impressive complex of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples built between the 6th and 10th centuries AD near the ancient Indian village of Ellora. The caves have a slightly less dramatic setting than those at Ajanta, but more exquisite sculptures. Ellora is a World Heritage Site and the most visited ancient monument in Maharashtra State.

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Aurangabad Ellora Caves by SUV

Innova Crysta/ Kia Carens: 6+1 Seating capacity Chauffeur-driven private taxi
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Aurangabad Ellora Caves sightseeing - Day Tour

AC Sedan : 4 Seating capacity chauffeur-driven private taxi
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Guide Service
  • Meals
  • Daulatabad Fort
  • Bibi ka maqbara (Mini Taj)

What to expect

  1. Ellora
    3h
    Ellora (also known as Elura and, in ancient times, as Elapura) is a sacred site in Maharastra, central India. The Ellora Caves are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is celebrated for its Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples and monuments which were carved from the local cliff rock in the 6th to 8th century CE. The most spectacular example is the 8th century CE Kailasa temple which, at 32 meters high, is the largest rock-cut monument in the world.
  2. Daulatabad Fort
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Impregnable fort of medieval Deccan
    Daulatabad fort was one of the most powerful forts of the medieval Deccan. The defense system that made Daulatabad virtually impregnable comprises fortifications with double and even triple rows of massive walls. In addition, there are ingeniously built mazes with a complex arrangement of entryways and deep rock-cut moats and trenches which can be crossed only at one point, over a drawbridge. The defense mechanism of rock-cut subterranean passage is unbelievable.
  3. Bibi Ka Maqbara
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is also known as "The Taj of Deccan",
    It is dedicated to Rabia-ul-Daurani alias Dilras Banu Begum, the wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb's son, Prince Azam Shah built the mausoleum between 1651 AD and 1661 AD in the memory of his mother Begum Rabia Durani. This mausoleum is a replica of the world-famous Taj Mahal. Also known as Mini Taj, the mausoleum is far less ornamental than the Taj Mahal in Agra.
  4. Pass by
    This intriguing water mill is famous for its underground water channel which traverses more than 8 km to its source away in the mountains.
  5. Khuldabad
    Pass by
    The Valley of Saints is located in Khuldabad, a town in the Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Several Sufi saints of the Chishti Order chose to reside in Khuldabad in the fourteenth century. The dargah of Muntajib al-Din, and the tomb of the last great Mughal emperor Aurangzeb are located here.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You'll be picked up from the airport, your hotel, or other desired location within the city range.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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