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Aurangabad Tour
(03 Night / 04 Days)

Assistance on arrival at Aurangabad airport or Aurangabad railway station and transfer to hotel. On arrival check in at hotel. Later visit Bibi Ka Maqbara, which bears a strong resemblance to the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. It is mainly a mausoleum marking the burial ground of Aurangzeb's wife, Rabia-Durrani.

Aurangzeb started constructing the Bibi Ka Maqbara, but it was his son Prince Azam Shah who completed its construction. Later visit Daulatabad Fort which is also known as the Devagiri Fort. It is said that the battles that were fought in this fort were always won. The fort stands on a conical hill and the lower slopes of the hill had been cut for the purpose of more defense. The way to reach the top of the fort is very challenging as one has to pass through a narrow bridge which can hold only two persons at a time. While going towards the summit you will notice huge cannons at almost every interval of the slope. Stay overnight at hotel in Aurangabad.

Morning after enjoy excursion to Ajanta Caves - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the first Buddhist cave monuments of 1st and 2nd centuries BC. Ajanta caves are the set of 29 Buddhist cave temples. The Ajanta Caves shaped into the face of a mountain, appear as a horseshoe around the Wangorah River. These caves are the matchless epitomes of one of nation's distinctive artistic traditions- the rock cut temples. Comprising the Buddhist traditions of Theravada and Mahayana, Ajanta caves boast some of the most precious works of Buddhist art that is carved in it. Ajanta caves were made for three purposes: education, residence and spirituality. As per a Chinese scholar, the caves had several hundred teachers and students. Its history has been divided in two periods: Satavahana and Vakataka. After visit return back to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Aurangabad.

Morning after breakfast, take a full day tour to world-renowned Ellora Caves. One of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, Ellora caves are also known as Verul. Dating back to the 6th and 10th century, these are a group of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain caves. These stunning man-made monolithic cave temples were carved during the rule of Kalachuri, Rashtrakuta and Chalukya dynasties. UNESCO inscribed the heritage site in the year 1983. There are a total of 34 caves temples. These comprise of 17 Hindu, 12 Buddhist, as well as 5 Jain caves, and are a proof of religious harmony prevalent in those times. Extending over 2 km, these caves are a display of architectural marvel of ancient India. It is said that the estimated dates of the caves coincide with the timing of the decline of Buddhism in India and reinstating of Hinduism. The Chalukya and Rashtrakuta rulers were great patrons of the Brahmanical movement, under whom most of the work of Ellora caves was done, including the most popular 7th century Kailasa temple. A set of caves was built during the 10th century. This was the time when the local rulers, converted from Shaivism (the followers of Lord Shiva) to the Digambara sect of Jainism. The prime reason of these caves being in the UNESCO list is that religious harmony that has been displayed here. Stay overnight at hotel in Aurangabad.

Morning after breakfast departure transfer to Aurangabad airport / Aurangabad railway station to board fight / train to onward destination.