Ellora Caves Tour From Mumbai (Flight Excluded)
- 12–14 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Visit the largest rock cut monastery-temple cave complex of the world on this day trip from Mumbai. The Ellora caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are described by many as the “8th Wonder of the World”. There are over 100 Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cave temples in this magnificent complex cut out of basalt rocks of the Charanandri Hills. End the trip with a visit to Bibi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad, a Mughal era mausoleum that has a striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal. Highlights • Hindu, Buddhist and Jain temples and monasteries in Ellora • 105 feet high Kailasa Temple, the largest monolithic structure in the world • Bibi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad
Inclusions
What's included
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide at Aurangabad
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Air ticket Mumbai-Aurangabad-Mumbai
- Gratuities
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Mumbai and driven to the airport for your flight to Aurangabad (flight fare excluded). At Aurangabad airport you will be met by your guide who will escort you to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ellora Caves. Built between the 6th to the 10th century A.D., these Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cave temples are not only a unique artistic creation but also stand testimony to the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India. Of the 100 cave temples in the area, only 34 are open to the public. The most magnificent of these is the 8th century Kailasa Temple (Cave 16), which at a height of 105 feet is the largest rock-cut structure in the world. The walls of the caves are decorated by high-relief friezes and carvings depicting scenes from Indian mythology. After exploring the caves, drive back into town and take lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.
End the tour with a visit to the 17th century, Bibi ka Maqbara (Tomb of the Lady). This white mausoleum, a look-alike of the Taj Mahal, is the final resting place of the chief consort of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. At the end of the tour you will be driven to Aurangabad airport for your return flight to Mumbai (flight fare excluded). Upon arrival in Mumbai, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- SITA World Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
How it compares in Mumbai
- Its from-price is 60% above the median of the 59 day trips we list in Mumbai.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Mumbai
Mumbai is India's restless, glamorous megacity on the Arabian Sea, a city of colonial landmarks, seaside promenades, film studios and street food.
The Gateway of India faces the harbour beside the grand Taj Mahal Palace hotel, and Colaba's streets fill with cafés and markets. The Gothic-revival Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Victorian and Art Deco buildings around the Oval Maidan show the city's architectural ambition.
Top-ranked sights in Mumbai: Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).
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