Mumbai, Ajanta & Ellora Caves Tour 7 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The private tour will begin in Mumbai, a city famous as the city of the Bollywood film industry, the country's financial powerhouse, the nation's industrial city land, and economic nerve centre. Get up close and look at the stunning Ajanta and Ellora Caves, two unique UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore 34 caves at Ellora, dating from between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, as well as 29 caves at Ajanta, dating back to between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. A private guide will ensure you have the time you need to fully soak in all the history you had hoped to.
Day 1 Arrive Mumbai
On arrival at Mumbai airport, assistance & transfer to the hotel (hotel check-in/ out time 12 pm). Rest time is free to relax and for personal activities.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Mumbai
Transfer to the Gateway of India to board the ferry to the Elephant Caves (Monday closed). You have to climb 100 steps to reach the top of the hill where the caves are located. Afternoon cruise back to the Gateway of India and then city tour visiting Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat. If time permits, visit Mount Mary Church & Iskcon Temple.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Mumbai - Aurangabad
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. On arrival, assistance & transfer to the hotel. Later visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Aurangabad - Ajanta (210kms round)
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Ajanta, which houses 30 rock-cut caves from the 2nd century BCE. Buddhist Caves with mesmerising sculptures and paintings depict Buddha life as well as the lives of the Buddha in his previous births. Drive back to Aurangabad.
o/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Aurangabad (36kms)
Excursion to visit Ellora Caves. It houses 34 monasteries and temples with some exclusive uninterrupted sequence of monuments that date back from 600 to 1000 AD. Grishneshwar Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. On the way back, visit Daulatabad Fort, one of the most powerful forts of the medieval Deccan. Also visit Bibi ka Maqbara, a son's loving tribute to his mother.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Aurangabad - Mumbai
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Mumbai. On arrival, assistance & transfer to the hotel. An optional shopping tour in Mumbai with your driver. You can visit famous malls & markets in Dadar, Fort, and Colaba Causeway.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Mumbai - Departure
As per the flight schedule, transfer to the airport to board the flight for the onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 6 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per the program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
Exclusions
- Aurangabad - Mumbai flight fare approx INR 5,500 per person in economy class
- Camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the day plan
- Expenses of a personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Mumbai , Maharashtra, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Mumbai Airport
Ends at: Mumbai Airport
Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Eco Features:
- Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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