A Visit to the Fascinating Ellora Caves from Aurangabad
The Ellora caves, locally known as ‘Verul Leni’ are located about 18 miles north northwest of Aurangabad. Ellora is one of the largest rock-hewn monastery-temple cave complexes in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is world famous for the largest single monolithic excavation in the world, the great Kailasa (Cave 16). Our half day tour will give you insight into the history and beauty of these amazing caves. NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.
Highlights • Statue of Lord Buddha • The Great Kailasa - UNESCO World Heritage Site • Channels near Cave 32 through which the volcanic lava once flowed
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What's included in A Visit to the Fascinating Ellora Caves from Aurangabad
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ellora Caves
You will be picked up from your hotel in Aurangabad by our driver in an air-conditioned vehicle and driven to Ellora Caves. Beyond its multi-storeyed entry is a cathedral-like stupa hall also known as chaitya-griha (prayer house). At the heart of this cave is a 15-foot statue of Buddha seated in a preaching pose. It was likely built around 650 AD. The most magnificent cave is the Kailashanatha Temple (Cave 16), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temple features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world. It is a chariot shaped monument which depicts Mount Kailasa (the sacred abode of Lord Shiva). The Kailasha temple excavation also presents the gods, goddesses and mythologies found in Vaishnavism, Shaktism and relief panels summarizing the two major Hindu Epics. You will also have a chance to view the channels near Cave 32 through which volcanic lava once flowed. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Aurangabad
Inclusions
- Services of English Speaking Local Guide
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Bottle of mineral water
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Partially Wheelchair Non Accessible
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Meeting / End Points
- We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
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Ticket Redemption
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
