Private Custom Tour: Aurangabad Sightseeing including Ellora Caves with Guide | La Vacanza Travel

Private Custom Tour: Aurangabad Sightseeing including Ellora Caves with Guide

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: India, Maharashtra, Aurangabad
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  • 8 hours
  • Aurangabad
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Aurangabad is famous for its Historic gates. This is because there are thirteen gates which are still present in the city.

Visit the Ellora Caves which holds the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are also Aurangabad Caves which are artificial caves, dug out of the rather soft rock during the 6th and 7th century. There is an imitation of The Taj Mahal of Agra, called Bibi Ka Maqbara, which is a mausoleum, i.e. the burial place of Aurangzeb's wife. Explore these astounding sites in an air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by a professional and well-versed guide, who will introduce you to the intriguing facts of these places.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ellora Caves, Ellora Cave Rd Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts, Aurangabad 431005 India

Ellora Caves which holds the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ellora Caves represent the major religions, namely Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. There are a total of 34 monasteries and temples at Ellora, belonging to the three different religions.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bibi Ka Maqbara, Begumpura, Aurangabad 431004 India

This is the burial place of Aurangzeb's 1st wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani. It is an imitation of the Taj at Agra. This mausoleum is also termed as 'poor man's Taj Mahal' owing to it being a less grander replica of the Taj. Behind the mausoleum is located a small archaeological museum. Emperor Aurangzeb's son built this monument in 1679 AD in memory of his mother Rabia (Aurangzeb's wife).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Aurangabad Caves, Nr. Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad 431001 India

These are artificial caves, dug out of the rather soft rock during the 6th and 7th century. These caves were found on two separate locations, called Western Group Caves (caves 1-5) and Eastern Group Caves (caves 6-10), about 1km from each other. Each group has five caves. The architecture and iconography is influenced by Tantric Hinduism.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water

Exclusions
  • Camera charges at monuments
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Monument entrance fee
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all Hotels in Aurangabad city


Departure Time

09:00 AM

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Duration

8 hours


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