Ajanta Caves Discovery Tour from Aurangabad

From $333 • 7 hours 30 minutes • AGORA VOYAGES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED • Ajanta, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Ajanta Caves Discovery Tour from Aurangabad offers a comprehensive exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ajanta Caves, renowned for their stunning rock-cut architecture and ancient Buddhist frescoes. This 7-hour and 30-minute experience is ideal for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone interested in India's rich cultural heritage. The tour includes transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with options for an English-speaking local guide and lunch, allowing for a comfortable and informative visit. Distinctive features of the tour include the opportunity to delve into the stories behind the caves and their significance in Buddhist art, all while enjoying scenic views of the surrounding landscape.

Inclusions

Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
English speaking local guide, if option selected.
Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
Lunch, if option selected.
Bottled water in the car.
Government Taxes.

Exclusions

Camera charges at monuments.
Gratuities and optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Itinerary

Step 1

8:00 AM - Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aurangabad.

Step 2

10:00 AM - Head to Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a complex of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments dating back to the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE. Your guide will provide historical and cultural insights as you explore the intricate carvings, frescoes, and sculptures inside these ancient caves.

1:00 PM - For lunch, head to one of the local restaurants and sample some authentic Maharashtrian cuisine. Your guide can recommend the best spots to try local specialties like vada pav, thali, and bhakri.

Step 3

2:00 PM - After lunch, continue exploring Ajanta Caves and discover more about the life and teachings of the Buddha. Your guide will take you through the different caves, explaining the significance of the intricate carvings, murals, and sculptures, and how they relate to Buddhist beliefs and practices.

Step 4

5:00 PM - Your private tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Aurangabad.

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Please provide up pick up information at least one day before the tour
Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.