Mumbai with Ajanta Ellora Caves Tour

After breakfast cruise across the harbour (9 kms) to see Elephanta Caves noted for huge rock cuts. (Elephanta Caves remains closed on all Mondays).

Later seeing tour of Mumbai the commercial capital of India includes Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India & drive through the Crawford Market, Marine Drive & Flora Fountain. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure.

Later on time transfer to the Airport to board flight for Aurangabad.

Meeting & assistance upon arrival at Aurangabad airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.

Same day excursion to Ajanta Caves. Ajanta Caves are 99 kms away or 3 hrs drive from Aurangabad and date back to the 2nd century BC. The 30 rock hewn caves are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and the frescoes portray in epic form the religious and secular life through eight centuries. Ajanta is famous for paintings and sculptures, considered as master pieces of Buddhist religious art. Overnight stay in the hotel. (Ajanta Caves are closed on all Mondays)

After breakfast full day tour of Ellora Caves (29 kms) encompassing 34 rock cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu & Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica of Lord Shivas celestial abode - Kailash is the best example of Rock cut architecture and an engineering

marvel. (Ellora Caves are closed on Tuesdays)   

Afternoon city tour of Aurangabad visiting Bibi-Ka-Muqbara, Aurangabad Caves and Daulatabad Fort.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.

Late afternoon on time transfer to Aurangabad airport to board flight for Mumbai.

Meeting & assistance at Mumbai Airport and transfer to hotel for check-in.

Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast, morning at leisure.

Later on time transfer to the International Airport to board flight for onward destination.