Mumbai and Aurangabad 04N / 05D

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

Place to Visit

Mumbai – Aurangabad(2N) (Ajanta & Ellora Caves) – Mumbai (2N)

Tour Description

A 5-day ex-Mumbai mix of UNESCO heritage and city highlights. Fly or train to Aurangabad for 2 nights to explore Ajanta Caves with 2nd-century BCE Buddhist paintings, Ellora Caves with the monolithic Kailasa Temple, Bibi Ka Maqbara “Mini Taj”, and Daulatabad Fort. Return to Mumbai for 2 nights covering Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Marine Drive, Siddhivinayak Temple, and Colaba shopping. Includes 4N AC stays with breakfast + dinner, private cab for sightseeing, intercity transfers, and guide at heritage sites. Perfect for travelers wanting Ajanta + Ellora with Mumbai’s cosmopolitan sights in one balanced trip.

  • Day 01 : Arrive Aurangabad Airport/ Rly station transfer to hotel

    Upon arrival Aurangabad Airport / Rly station , meet our representative who will welcome and assist to transfer to Airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. On reaching transfer to hotel.
    Overnight stay in hotel.

  • Day 02 : Aurangabad – Day Excursion to Ajanta Caves

    Post breakfast at hotel proceed for excursion to Ajanta Caves (Closed on Monday). Nestling in an inner fold of the Sahyadri hills, 100 kms from the city of Aurangabad in the shape of a mammoth horseshoe are the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta, dating from 2nd century B.C. Discovered in 1819, by a group of British Officers, these startling achievements took around 600 years to create. Carved with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of the Buddhist monastic orders features several ‘Chaityas’ and Viharas. The exquisite paintings and sculptures of Buddha’s life belong to the Mahayana period. Back to city of Aurangabad for night stay. Rest of time free for own activities.
    Overnight stay in Hotel.

  • Day 03 : Aurangabad City Tour - Ellora Caves / Mumbai

    Post breakfast at hotel proceed for excursion for Ellora Caves (Closed on Tuesday). Impressive in their own right are the rock-hewn temples and monasteries of Ellora that lays just 30 kms away from Aurangabad City and are the meeting point of the Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. In all, there are 34 elaborate cave temples. In the afternoon back to Hotel.

    Check out and proceed for sightseeing tour of Aurangabad. The Pani Chakki is a late 17th century water mill that displays the engineering skills of Malik Ambar, the architect of Aurangabad City. It is surrounded by a picturesque garden-landscape dotted with fish tanks. The Bibi-ka-maqbara was built by Aurangzeb’s son as a tribute to his mother, Begum Rabia-ud-Durani. It is a replica of the Taj Mahal, and stands out as the only example of Mughal architecture on the Deccan Plateau. Also visit the Aurangabad Caves No. 7 & 8, caves from the Mahayana school of Buddhism and Daulatabad Fort, a labyrinthine structure that was once covered in Persian tiles. In the evening scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Upon reaching we assist to transfer to hotel.
    Overnight stay in hotel.

  • Day 04 : Mumbai - sightseeing

    This morning take breakfast in the hotel and later explore the mesmerizing and the most populous city of India. It is also called the financial capital of India where the multinational companies flourishing in a big way. The city is established on what was once an archipelago of Seven Islands. Over the years, it saw many changes and became the very popular business hub all around the world.

    Start your city tour and visit Gateway of India – one of the most famous landmarks built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India. Prince of Wales Museum – close of the Gateway of India has a priceless collection of Art, sculpture, painting & traditional utensils followed by Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Dhobi Ghat, Haji Ali Mosque and Choupatty Beach. Evening free for shopping/ own activities.
    Overnight stay in Hotel.

  • Day 05 : Mumbai – Airport departure

    Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure until transfer to Mumbai International Airport to board the flight for your home Town.
    Tour ends with happy memories.

What's Included

  • 04 Nights hotel accommodation in Twin / Triple/ Family Room
  • Airport transfers with staff assistance
  • Daily break fast during stay in the hotel (as per itinerary)
  • All Transportation & s/seeing by Air-conditioned Private Vehicle
  • All currently applicable taxes

What's Excluded

  • Visa Fees
  • International /Domestic airfare
  • Lunch/ Dinner during the tour
  • Monument entrance fees
  • VIP Darshan
  • Travel Insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, telephone, laundry bills etc
  • Tips and porter charges
  • Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc
  • Any other service/s not specified above

special notes

  • Hotel check in / Checkout 1200 Noon
  • The offered package prices are net & non Commissionable to you
  • Price is available on request
  • The above is only an offer and not confirmation of your bookings, which are subject to availability once the booking is confirmed by you.

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