7 Nights / 8 Days. 5 Night stay / 2 Nights in train (up & down)
Specific Tour
10 people
English, Hindi
Discover India’s rich cultural heritage at Ajanta and Ellora, a mesmerizing UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the intricate rock-cut caves adorned with stunning sculptures and breathtaking frescoes, showcasing the zenith of ancient Indian artistry. Marvel at the architectural marvels spanning Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain traditions, offering a spiritual and historical journey unlike any other. Witness the harmonious blend of creativity and devotion that spans centuries, all set against a scenic backdrop. Ajanta and Ellora beckon travelers to immerse themselves in a captivating odyssey through time, culture, and artistic excellence. Embark on an unforgettable expedition to these ancient wonders and be enchanted forever.
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• Train from Ernakulam junction departs at 10.30 am, Thrissur 12 pm, Calicut 02.30 pm, Kannur 4 pm. Train journey continues…
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• Reaches Nasik by evening 4.35pm. On arrival pick up from railway
station and procced to hotel check in. Overnight stay at Nasik.
• Flight Passengers can arrive this day at Nasik.
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• Early morning proceeds to visit Trimbakeshwar temple. Later back to hotel, after breakfast check out and visit Panchavati. procced to Shirdi.
Overnight stay Shirdi.
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• Morning visit Shirdi Baba Temple- Afternoon visit Sani Singanapur – Later proceed to Aurangabad. Overnight stay Aurangabad.
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• A full day to Explore Ajanta Caves - a UNESCO World heritage site –
110 km from Aurangabad city. Ajanta Caves consist mostly of Buddhist sculptures. The highlights are the intricate paintings on the walls depicting stories from Jataka tales drawing connection to Buddhism. There are 26 caves here, although not all of them are of importance. Be sure to visit cave no. 1, 2, 16, 17, 19 and 26. Overnight stay Aurangabad.
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• After Breakfast, visit Grishnenshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
Then proceed to visit Ellora Caves- UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest rock-cut Hindu temple cave complexes in the world, with
artwork dating from the period 600–1000 CE. There are 17 Hindu caves, 12 Buddhist and five Jain caves with deities, carvings and even
monasteries depicting the mythology of each religion. The prominent
caves of the Brahmanical group are Cave 15 (Dasavatara, or Cave of
Ten Incarnations), Cave 16 (Kailasa, the largest monolithic temple),
Cave 21 (Ramesvara), and Cave 29 (Dumar Lena). These caves are
built during the Rshtrakuta Dynasty & Yadava Dynasty. Ellora Caves
served as lodgings to the travelling Buddhist and Jain monks besides
being a site for the trade route.
• Afternoon visit Bibi Ka Maqbara - Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is called the Taj of the Deccan. People also refer to it as the poor man’s Taj for obvious
reasons. The monument was commissioned by Shahjahan’s son –
Aurangzeb. However, it was built between 1651 and 1661 AD by Prince Azam Shah (Aurangzeb’s son). Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is a mausoleum in memory of Rabia-ul-Durrani Alias Dilras Ban Begum – Aurangzeb’s wife and Azam Shah’s mother.
Overnight stay Aurangabad
• Morning proceed to Nasik Railway station to borad return train. Train
departs from Nasik Railway station at 11.50 am
• Arrival by next day at Kannur 11:35 am, Calicut 01:00 pm, Shornur
02:30 pm, Palakkad 3.15 pm, Coimbatore 5.10 pm.
A cancellation charge of INR 3,000 will be applicable for the
passengers cancelling before 30 days of departure. A cancellation
charge of 30% of the tour cost will be applicable for the passengers
cancelling before 15 days of departure and 100 % of the tour cost will
be levied as the cancellation charge for the cancellations within 15
days prior to the departure.
* Flight & Train cancellation charges will be actual as per the policy
• Booking: For confirming the seats, Rs.7,000/- per person has to be
remitted while booking & the balance amount has to be settled 5 days
before the tour departure.
• All the passengers are requested to handover Govt. approved photo
identity while confirming the package.
• Tour Timings/Itinerary/Tour-Fare are subject to change. Yathri Tours & Travels reserves the right to alter, amend or even cancel any tour depending on the exigencies of the occasion.
• Jurisdiction: Place of Arbitration/Jurisdiction will be Ernakulam.