Day Excursion from Aurangabad to Ellora Caves, Bibi ka Maqbara and Panchakki
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the mesmerizing Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing the ancient civilization of India through a remarkable sequence of rock-cut temples and monasteries adorned with amazing paintings and sculptures. Dating back to A.D. 600 to 1000, this informative tour is a representation of the spirit of tolerance that characterized ancient India, with sanctuaries dedicated to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, epitomizing India's rich and diverse cultural heritage. Among the caves, Cave 16-the Kailasa temple is one of the most awe inspiring structures. The guided tour also includes a visit to Bibi ka Maqbara, a stunning tomb bearing a striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal, and Panchakki, a monument displaying the scientific thought process behind medieval Indian architecture. Drive past the bustling city of Aurangabad and immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural heritage of India.
Inclusions
What's included
- 1 mineral water bottle per person on board the vehicle
- Private Air-conditioned vehicle. 1-2 guests in an air-conditioned sedan
- Private English-speaking tour guide
- Private Air-conditioned vehicle. 3-4 guests in an air-conditioned 5 seater vehicle
- All Tolls, Parking, transport taxes and GST included
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop
- Entrance fees to monuments, battery car included
What's not
- Personal expenses (Food, Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic beverages)
- Tips or gratuities
- Anything not specified in inclusions
Itinerary
You are picked up from your hotel at 8 am and are driven to the Ellora caves. This is a UNESCO world heritage site and are 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff, with its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from the 5-10th century. Explore Cave 16 one of the largest single monolithic rock excavation of the world which is actually a temple dedicated to Shiva. It is a chariot-shaped monument and named the Kailasha Temple. It also houses gods and goddesses along with relief panels depicting legends from Hindu epics You can see Ellora caves moving from number 1 to number 16 and then you have to take a bus to go to number 29 and number 30 to 34. And in Ellora caves, you can also go wearing shoes and take photos with flash They are closed on Tuesday
About 3 kms from Aurangabad city is Bibi Ka Maqbara, the burial place of Aurangzeb’s wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani. It is an imitation of the Taj at Agra, and, due to its similar design, it is popularly known as the Mini Taj of the Deccan.
Panchakki, is known as the water mill. This monument is displays the scientific thought process put in medieval Indian architecture. It was designed to generate energy via water brought down from a spring on a mountain. The building, attached to the dargah of Baba Shah Musafir a Sufi saint is located in a garden .
Drive past Aurangabad city
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Holidays Forever India
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Aurangabad
- Its from-price is 19% above the median of the 17 day trips we list in Aurangabad.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Aurangabad
Aurangabad is a Deccan city in Maharashtra, the base for the rock-cut Ellora and Ajanta caves, a hilltop fortress and a Mughal-era tomb.
Aurangabad, also called Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, took its older name from the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who governed the Deccan from here before taking the throne, and the city is dotted with old gateways. Bibi Ka Maqbara, a domed tomb finished in 1668 and modelled on the Taj Mahal, is its best-known monument. The Panchakki is a seventeenth-century water mill beside a shrine, and the small Buddhist Aurangabad Caves cut into a hillside date from around the seventh century.
Top-ranked sights in Aurangabad: Bibi Ka Maqbara, Grishneshwar Temple, Aurangabad Caves.
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