Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Destination Covered: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Ellora Caves - Ajanta
Caves - Aurangabad - Hyderabad -
Gulbarga - Bijapur - Badami - Hampi - Hospet -
Mumbai
Mumbai is the second biggest city of
India. It is the capital of Maharashtra, and its temples, cathedrals and
mosques are known all over the world. Ajanta and Ellora Tour will
take us to some of the best temples as well as to the caves of India. Ajanta
and Ellora Caves represent the art and sculptures of Buddhism, Hinduism and
Jainism, the three dominant religions of India. These caves are the part of
world heritage monuments.
Detailed
Itinerary
DAY 01 Flight to India (Mumbai)
You arrive in Mumbai by flight. After a traditional
'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at the airport and to
our hotel for check in and overnight stay.
DAY 02 Mumbai
In the morning we will drive to Elephanta Caves. In
Mumbai, we take a walk through the harbor area and visit the Gateway of India
built in 1927 by the British to commemorate the visit of George 5th from
England. Our sightseeing in Mumbai includes the Gandhi Museum, Hanging Gardens.
DAY 03 Mumbai - Aurangabad (by air) - Ellora Caves
- Aurangabad
In the morning drive to the airport for the flight
to Aurangabad. After a short break we start an excursion to Ellora Caves (7th -
10th century AD). The magnificent group of Rock Temples of Ellora are a part of
world heritage monuments. Ellora group of temples represent the art and
sculptures of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, the three dominant religions of
India.
DAY 04 Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves - Aurangabad
After the breakfast we leave for Ajanta caves
(around 100 km). Of the thirty monuments at Ajanta, four caves No 9,10,26 and
29 are sanctuaries or Chaitya containing a Stupa at the centre of their apses.
The rest are monastic residences or Viharas. An Indian poet Kalidasa describes
these caves as the gem set of jewellery, rich furniture, imposing architecture,
natural scenery and fleeting expressions on the faces.
DAY 05 Aurangabad - Hyderabad
In the morning after having breakfast we drive from
Aurangabad to Hyderabad. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Evening free for leisure.
DAY 06 Hyderabad
Today we will have sightseeing in Hyderabad. We
will visit Char Minar, Salarjung Museum and walk by the bazaars.
DAY 07 Hyderabad - Gulbarga (via Bidar)
In the morning after having the breakfast we will
explore the Golconda fort dating back to the 13th century. Then we will drive
to Gulbarga via Bidar. At Bidar we will visit with Rangin Mahal, Sola Kamabah
Masjid and the Gagan Mahal.
DAY 08 Gulbarga - Bijapur
In the morning we will go to Gulbarga, for a unique
synthesis of two cultures. Here we will visit the Huge Fort. In the afternoon
after having lunch we will leave for Bijapur. We will have an overnight stay at
Bijapur.
DAY 09 Bijapur - Badami
In the morning we will visit Gol Gumbaza, the first
thing associated with the city of Bijapur. Then we will go to Ibrahim Roza,
Jumma Masjid. Later we will drive down to Badami. Enroute we will visit Aihole
famous as the "cradle of Indian architecture", Aihole has over 100
temples scattered around the village. By the evening we will arrive in Badami
famous for its four cave temples.
DAY 10 Badami - Hospet
In the morning we will visit cave temples. Then we
will leave for Hopset and enroute stop at Pattadakal. Pattadakal is situated on
the banks of the Malaprabha River and has ten major temples representing early
Chalukyan architecture. By the evening we will return to Hospet.
DAY 11Hospet - Hampi - Hospet
Today we will take a tour of Hampi or Vijayanagara,
one of the largest empires in the history of India - in ruins. Then we will
explore the ruined kingdom and return back to Hospet.
DAY 12 Hospet - Mumbai
In the morning we will drive to Mumbai. On arrival
in Mumbai, you will be transferred to the hotel. Rooms are available to get
fresh and change before we depart for the airport with the Caper Travels
representative. The rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 13 Mumbai
Tour concludes. RAYA TOURISM thanks you for your
patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to the Railway Station / Airport for
your onward travel.