AJANTA ELLORA & ELEPHANTA : TOUR TO THE SPLENDORS OF CAVES

Duration : 04 NIGHTS/05 DAYS

Cities Covered : UDAIPUR-AURANGABAD-BOMBAY

Highlights : Through this tour one gets an insight into 2nd.Century Buddhist Caves,where you see inspiring frescos on the impressive rock cut walls of the caves.

Day 01 : UDAIPUR/AURANGABAD

Morning transfer to the airport to board flight for Aurangabad. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to Ellora Caves (28 Kms) which encompass 34 rock cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 02 : AURANGABAD

Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves (110 Kms) dating back to the 2nd century B.C. The 30 rock hewn caves are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and Frescoes portraying epics from the religious and secular life through eight centuries. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03 : AURANGABAD/BOMBAY

Morning transfer to the airport to connect flight for Bombay. On arrival transfer to the hotel.

Afternoon city tour visiting the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales, Dhobi Ghat, Tata Institute, Rajabai Clock Tower and the High Court (in the Gothic architectural style), Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens, Crawford Market, Flora Fountain and drive past Marine Drive and Victoria Terminus. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 04 : BOMBAY

Morning excursion to Elephanta caves by motor launch. A fine cluster of 6th-8th century rock-cut caves. The sculptures are beautifully executed and the most outstanding of these is the Maheshmurthy or Trimurthi, a five metre high three-headed bust viz. the Creater, the Preserver and the Destroyer. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 05 : DEPART BOMBAY

In time transfer to the International airport to board flight for onward destination.

Note: Train schedule subject to change.