world heritage site
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves are a magnificent set of 30 rock cut Buddhist caves. Famous for Buddhist Paintings and Sculpture, Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO world heritage site
Ellora caves
Rs4000/person onwards
Private car
6 Hours
Guided tour
Carved out of a hill from the top downwards!
A private guided tour to Ellora Caves to marvel at remarkable sculptures which are also a world heritage site. The highlight of Ellora is the Kailasa Temple. Built to resemble Mount Kailash, the heavenly abode of Lord Shiva, it is the largest single monolithic excavation in the world. Built in the 8th century, Kaliasa is twice the size of Parthenon and was built by 7,000 laborers over 150 years.
Buddhist, Jain and Hindu caves
Verul Leni, better known as Ellora Caves are one of the finest specimens of rock cut architecture in India. Located near the Indian City of Aurangabad, Ellora Caves are a set of 34 caves excavated out of the Charanandri hills. This UNESCO world heritage site has a mix of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain caves. Built between 5th and 10th century, Ellora caves are located on an ancient trade route and hence unlike the Ajanta Caves were never lost and have always been frequented over the years.
Kailashnath Temple
The most impressive cave at Ellora is # 16 called the Kailasa Cave. Built to resemble Mount Kailash, the heavenly abode of Lord Shiva, Cave 16 is a free standing Temple complex and the largest single monolithic excavation in the world. Kailasa was built by Krishna I (757–773) of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. Kaliasa is twice the size of Parthenon in Athens and was built by 7,000 laborers over 150 years.
The Inspiration
The temple complex which was built on the lines of the Virupaksha Temple in Pattadakal, comprises a gateway, antechamber, assembly hall, sanctuary and tower. Surfaces of the structure are all embellished by verses from the Puranas, ancient Sanskrit Poems.
Dashavatara
Cave 10 also called Dashavatara is another splendid specimen of rock cut sculpture. It has an open court with a free-standing monolithic “mandapa” at the middle and a two-storeyed excavated temple at the rear. A must see relief in Dashavatara is the one depicting the death of Hiranyakashipu, by Lord Narasimha the Man-Lion avatar of Vishnu.
International Circuit
Ellora Caves were located on an ancient trade route connecting the western ports on the Arabian sea like Sopara, , Kalyan, and the inland cities like Paithan, Ter and Bhokardan.Over the years, many famous travellers have visited Ellora caves. Arab geographer Al-Mas‘udi came here in the 10th century A.D. In 1352 A.D Sultan Hasan Gangu Bahmani had visited the Caves. Some of the other famous traveler who wrote about Ellora caves after visiting are Firishta, Thevenot (1633-67), Niccolao Manucci (1653-1708), Charles Warre Malet (1794) and Seely (1824).
Guided Tour
Ellora Caves tour is a guided tour where an expert guide will provide the cultural context during our visit to the caves. Our cultural evangelists unpack authentic India for better comprehension and appreciation of the cultural and heritage of the ancient Indian civilization.
Private Tour
A private tour ensures that we are able to focus all our attention on you and adjust the pace of the tour according to your interests. Pick and drop from your hotel in an airconditioned vehicle is included in the Ajanta Caves tour.
Strenghening local community
Our company is helping the local community by training & employing local guides. This initiative is to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
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Pricing chart
4+ persons
Rs4000/person
- Pick & drop
- Travel by Innova
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Indian Vegetarian lunch
2-3 persons
Rs5000/each
- Pick & drop
- Travel by sedan
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Indian Vegetarian lunch
Single person
Rs7500/each
- Pick & drop
- Travel by sedan
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Indian Vegetarian lunch
Trip Itinerary
Experience cultural immersion in the Ajanta Caves tour.
9:00 AM - Hotel pick up in Aurangabad
Ellora Caves
3:00 PM - Drop back to Aurangabad hotel
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