This 3-day Ajanta Caves tour package offers a perfect blend of history, art, and natural beauty. Centered around a stay in Aurangabad, the trip takes you to the breathtaking Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient rock-cut Buddhist monuments and exquisite frescoes. The monsoon season enhances the experience with cooler weather, lush green surroundings, and fewer tourists, allowing for a peaceful and immersive visit. Alongside Ajanta, the itinerary includes local exploration in Aurangabad, covering attractions like Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki, making the journey culturally enriching and comfortable. With well-planned sightseeing, guided excursions, and two nights of accommodation in Aurangabad, this package is ideal for history lovers and those seeking a unique monsoon getaway.
🏞️ Highlights:
Visit to the UNESCO-listed Ajanta Caves
Explore ancient Buddhist art, sculptures, and frescoes
Experience the lush monsoon beauty around the caves
Local sightseeing in Aurangabad (Bibi Ka Maqbara, Panchakki)
Optional visit to Daulatabad Fort or Aurangabad Caves
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival and Local Exploration in Aurangabad
Aurangabad
Arrive in Aurangabad, the nearest major city to Ajanta Caves, and check in to your hotel. After freshening up, spend the day exploring nearby attractions such as the Bibi Ka Maqbara (often referred to as the “Mini Taj Mahal”), Panchakki, and the local markets for traditional Himroo textiles and handicrafts. Enjoy a relaxed evening and overnight stay at your hotel in Aurangabad.
Bibi Ka Maqbara:
Bibi Ka Maqbara is a beautiful mausoleum located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, often referred to as the "Mini Taj Mahal" due to its striking resemblance to the famous monument in Agra. Built in the late 17th century by Prince Azam Shah in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum, the structure showcases exquisite Mughal architecture with white marble domes, intricate carvings, and a serene garden layout.
Day 2 :
Full-Day Excursion to Ajanta Caves
Aurangabad
In the morning after an early breakfast, embark on a full-day trip to the Ajanta Caves, located about 100 km from Aurangabad. Carved into a horseshoe-shaped cliff, these 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments date back over 2,000 years. You'll explore stunning frescoes, intricate sculptures, and ancient monasteries that reflect the life of Buddha and the brilliance of ancient Indian art. The monsoon greenery and surrounding waterfalls add a magical atmosphere to the visit. Spend ample time admiring the artwork and enjoying the peaceful, less crowded environment during the rainy season. Return to Aurangabad in the evening for an overnight stay.
Day 3 :
Leisure and Departure
Aurangabad
In the morning after breakfast, check out from your hotel. Depending on your departure schedule, you can visit Daulatabad Fort or Aurangabad Caves for a final dose of history and panoramic views. Later, proceed to your onward journey, carrying with you the unforgettable sights and spiritual calm of the Ajanta experience.
Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels, and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issues with the hotel or unavoidable circumstances. In that case, we may provide alternative similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Our offer is based on the usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise). If this category of rooms is not available, we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
🍽️ MEALS:
The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation.
In standard/Budget category of hotels, the meals preferences are veg meals unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are a mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.
Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.
📅 ITINERARY CHANGES:
For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event a guest misses any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on their part, they will not be entitled to claim a refund of the same.
The timings mentioned in the day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits en route, meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests, and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.
🚌 TRANSPORT:
We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case any of the sightseeing schedules are missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances.
Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
💳Payment Terms And Methods:
• Deposit of 35% of the package cost at the time of booking.
•Need 50% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
•Need 100% payment of the package cost, 15 days prior to departure date
🔄Cancellation AndRefund Policy:
•25% of full tour cost - 60 days prior to arrival.
•50% of full tour cost - between 30 days prior to tour.
•75% of full tour cost - between 29 & 16 days prior to tour
•100% - within 15 days prior to tour.
•50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
•Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
•Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
•All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
•For Cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
•Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
•The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only.
Package Code:MY338745
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