Ajanta & Ellora Heritage Tour

Trip Highlights

• Ajanta Caves
• Ellora Caves
• Kailasa Temple
• Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
• Daulatabad Fort
• Bibi Ka Maqbara
• Panchakki
• Aurangabad Caves
• Buddhist Cave Paintings
• Hindu Rock-Cut Temples
• Jain Cave Architecture
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Ancient Indian Art
• Historical Monuments

Your route through Maharashtra, one day at a time.

1. D1
   Day 1

   Arrival in Aurangabad & Local Sightseeing

   Arrive at Aurangabad Airport or Railway Station and meet our representative. Transfer to your hotel and complete the check-in formalities. Later, begin your heritage journey with visits to Bibi Ka Maqbara, often called the Taj of the Deccan, followed by Panchakki and the ancient Aurangabad Caves. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

   Airport / Railway Station PickupHotel Check-inBibi Ka MaqbaraPanchakkiAurangabad Caves
2. D2
   Day 2

   Ajanta Caves Full-Day Excursion

   After an early breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ajanta Caves. Explore the remarkable rock-cut Buddhist monuments renowned for their ancient paintings, sculptures, monasteries and prayer halls dating from approximately the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE. Spend time discovering masterpieces depicting Buddhist teachings and Jataka tales before returning to Aurangabad.

   Ajanta CavesUNESCO World Heritage SiteBuddhist Cave PaintingsAncient SculpturesRock-Cut MonasteriesJataka Tales
3. D3
   Day 3

   Ellora Caves & Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

   After breakfast, drive to the spectacular Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments carved into the basalt cliffs. Explore the magnificent Kailasa Temple, one of the world's largest monolithic rock-cut structures. Later, visit the sacred Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the twelve revered Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, before returning to Aurangabad.

   Ellora CavesKailasa TempleBuddhist CavesHindu CavesJain CavesGrishneshwar Jyotirlinga
4. D4
   Day 4

   Daulatabad Fort & Heritage Exploration

   After breakfast, visit the formidable Daulatabad Fort, one of India's most impressive medieval hill forts, known for its strategic location and remarkable defensive architecture. Explore its massive gateways, ancient passages and panoramic viewpoints. Later, enjoy leisure time for local shopping and explore Aurangabad's famous Himroo textiles and traditional handicrafts.

   Daulatabad FortMedieval ArchitectureHill Fort ExplorationPanoramic ViewsHimroo TextilesLocal Handicrafts
5. 🚌
   Day 5Overnight Travel

   Aurangabad Departure

   After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Aurangabad Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey, concluding an unforgettable exploration of Maharashtra's UNESCO World Heritage sites, ancient cave architecture and remarkable historical treasures.

   BreakfastHotel CheckoutAirport / Railway Station DropTour Ends

Where You'll Stay in Maharashtra

4 nights across 1 handpicked properties.