Aurangabad Ellora Caves sightseeing - Day Tour

4.9 (52 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Operated by: Jk Tours travels LLP

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Entrance Tickets
Not included: Guide Service
Not included: Meals
Not included: Entrance fees: Daulatabad Fort
Not included: Entrance fees: Bibi ka maqbara (Mini Taj)

Itinerary

Ellora

3 hours

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.
Daulatabad Fort

2 hours Admission 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.
Bibi Ka Maqbara

one hour Admission 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.
Stop 4

Passing 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.
Khuldabad

Passing 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 point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Poonam
Hotel O Balaji Executive Lodging
Hotel Bagga International
OYO Hotel Rajneeti
Oyo 1959 Hotel Raj
Hotel O Poonam
Chikkalthana Airport
Amarpreet, Aurangabad - AM Hotel Kollection
FabHotel Global Inn
Hotel O Blossom
Hotel Venkateshwar
OYO 7057 Global Inn

and 6 more pickup points

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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

Options

Aurangabad Ellora Caves by SUV

Innova Crysta/ Kia Carens: 6+1 Seating capacity Chauffeur-driven private taxi

Pickup included
Aurangabad Ellora Caves sightseeing - Day Tour

AC Sedan : 4 Seating capacity chauffeur-driven private taxi

Pickup included