Mesmeric Sojourn to Aurangabad

On arrival at Aurangabad, you will be met, assisted and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free for individual activities. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Today post breakfast proceed for day excursion to Ajanta Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Site, exemplifying finest Indian Art, particularly Buddhist painting from Jataka tales. Most of the paintings in Ajanta are right from 2nd century BC-AD and some of them about the fifth century AD. Evening return back to Aurangabad and time free for leisure activities. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Today post breakfast, proceed half-day city tour Aurangabad. The city of Aurangabad is known for its medieval monuments and cultural heritage. Visit Bibi-ka-Makbara, the mausoleum of Aurangzeb's queen… this mausoleum is also called ‘Mini Taj Mahal' owing to it being a smaller replica of the Taj. Also explore the Panchakki, an interesting waterpowered flourmill built in the 17th century, considered an engineering masterpiece in its day. Thereafter, head to the Daulatabad Fort, 13 kms from Aurangabad. This fort, which was once known as Devagiri, is a magnificent 12th century fortress standing atop a hill, and is one of the few invincible forts in Maharashtra. Later in the afternoon, excursion to Ellora Caves. They were carved out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills between the 6th and 10th centuries. There are 34 caves in all: 12 Buddhist caves, 17 Hindu caves and 5 Jain caves. The Kailash Temple in cave 16 is a stupendous piece of architecture, with interesting spatial effects and varied sculpture. Its construction was a feat of human genius – it entailed the removal of 250,000 tons of rock, and took 100 years to complete. The Ellora Caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Evening back to Aurangabad. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Today post breakfast, check-out and you will be transferred to Aurangabad airport / railway station for your onward journey back Home.