AJANTA & ELLORA CAVES ( MAHARASHTRA)

Ajanta & Ellora are one of the most visited ancient monuments in India.  The caves at Ellora were carved out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills between the 6th and 10th centuries A.D.. The carving work began around 550 A.D. about the same time the Ajanta Caves were abandoned. The Ellora Caves were built at time when Buddhism was declining in India and Hinduism was beginning to reassert itself. The Brahmanical movement was especially powerful under the patronage of the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas, who oversaw most of the work at Ellora – including the magnificent Kailash Temple built in 8th century. The last period of building activity took place in the 10th century, when the local rulers switched allegiance from Shaivism to Digambara sect of Jainism.
The caves have a slightly less dramatic setting than those at Ajanta, but more exquisite sculptures. The cave complex comprises of 34 caves that were hewn out of solid rocks of the Charanandri hills. The Ellora complex includes 12 Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 Jain Caves.

Caves 1 to 12 are Buddhist monasteries, chaityas and viharas, while caves 13 to 29 are the Hindu temples. Dating back to the 9th and 10th century, Caves 30 to 34 are the Jain shrines. The coexistence of structures from three different religions serves as a splendid visual representation of the prevalent religious tolerance of India.

  • Place – Aurangabad -2N
  • Duration – 2 Nights /3 Days
  • Season – All Year
  • Cost – On request
  • Tour type – Cultural, Heritage
  • Heritage sites
  • Monasteries & Temples
  • Daulatabad Fort

Day 1 – Aurangabad Transfer to Hotel

Day 2 – Aurangabad – Ajanta- Aurangabad full day excursion (one way 102 Kms / approx. 3 hours)

Day 3 –  Ellora – Aurangabad & onward (35 Kms / approx. 1 hour)

  • Stay Twin sharing as per category
  • Internal transfers by Private Vehicle  (A/C  Innova / Dzire or similar ) as per package
  • Meals- Breakfast
  • All site seeing as per Itinerary
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city
  • Any Meals not included in package.
  • Entry tickets and entertainment tickets not mentioned in inclusion
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Overview

Ajanta & Ellora are one of the most visited ancient monuments in India.  The caves at Ellora were carved out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills between the 6th and 10th centuries A.D.. The carving work began around 550 A.D. about the same time the Ajanta Caves were abandoned. The Ellora Caves were built at time when Buddhism was declining in India and Hinduism was beginning to reassert itself. The Brahmanical movement was especially powerful under the patronage of the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas, who oversaw most of the work at Ellora – including the magnificent Kailash Temple built in 8th century. The last period of building activity took place in the 10th century, when the local rulers switched allegiance from Shaivism to Digambara sect of Jainism.
The caves have a slightly less dramatic setting than those at Ajanta, but more exquisite sculptures. The cave complex comprises of 34 caves that were hewn out of solid rocks of the Charanandri hills. The Ellora complex includes 12 Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 Jain Caves.

Caves 1 to 12 are Buddhist monasteries, chaityas and viharas, while caves 13 to 29 are the Hindu temples. Dating back to the 9th and 10th century, Caves 30 to 34 are the Jain shrines. The coexistence of structures from three different religions serves as a splendid visual representation of the prevalent religious tolerance of India.

TRIP FACTS
  • Place – Aurangabad -2N
  • Duration – 2 Nights /3 Days
  • Season – All Year
  • Cost – On request
  • Tour type – Cultural, Heritage
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Heritage sites
  • Monasteries & Temples
  • Daulatabad Fort
BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1 – Aurangabad Transfer to Hotel

Day 2 – Aurangabad – Ajanta- Aurangabad full day excursion (one way 102 Kms / approx. 3 hours)

Day 3 –  Ellora – Aurangabad & onward (35 Kms / approx. 1 hour)

INCLUSIONS
  • Stay Twin sharing as per category
  • Internal transfers by Private Vehicle  (A/C  Innova / Dzire or similar ) as per package
  • Meals- Breakfast
  • All site seeing as per Itinerary
EXCLUSIONS
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city
  • Any Meals not included in package.
  • Entry tickets and entertainment tickets not mentioned in inclusion
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions