Mumbai with Aurangabad Caves
Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Destination : Mumbai- Aurangabad
Mumbai is Located on the west coast of India, was probably first recorded as the home of fisher folk where a group of
Buddhist monks established an outpost late during the Magadhan empire. The city has grown by a series of land reclamations which now link the original islands into one mass.
Aurangabad Caves is located just on the border of Aurangabad. Carved out during the 2nd to 6th century in Maharashtra. These caves are ten in number and have been shaped out of somewhat soft rock. Western Group Caves having caves 1-5 and
Eastern Group Caves having caves 6-10, located 1 km apart. The designing and image is molded by Tantric Hinduism. Mumbai with Aurangabad Caves tour will defiantly enchant you because they are most famous for its historical monuments and caves.
This Tour Itinerary can be customized according to your travel needs & requirement. 
Day 01 : Mumbai - Arrival
Location : In Western India on the coastal edge of Arabian Sea
Popular As : Commercial capital of India and Home to Bollywood
Established By : First Portuguese and then by Britishers
Major Attractions : Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves, Chowpatty Beach
Detailed Itinerary : Upon arrival at Mumbai airport or station you will be met by our representative who transferred to your chosen hotel. Mumbai is a spicy masala of entrepreneurs, concrete towers, clubs and discos, cricket, Bollywood, history, great cuisine, beaches and much more! Mumbai is located on a site of ancient settlement and took its name from the local Goddess "Mumba" - a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva, one of the principal Gods of Hinduism - whose temple once stood in what is now the southeastern section of the Mumbai city. Afternoon free to catch up on jetlag or explore your surrounds, includes The Gateway of India - a grand ceremonial arch built to commemorate the visit of King George IV; Mani Bhavan - where the father of our Nation resided for 15 years; the Marine drive; the Prince of Wales museum - considered one of the best museums in the country; the Hanging gardens & Victoria Railway Station. Overnight in Mumbai, we will be happy to recommend restaurants for dinner overnight in Mumbai.
Day 02 : Mumbai - Aurangabad
Location: Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Built during: 2nd-6th century
Highlights: Architectural designs
How to Reach: One can easily reach Aurangabad by hiring priva
Detailed Itinerary : Take your leisurely breakfast at hotel or onboard the aircraft. Transfer to airport for flight to Aurangabad. After arrival check in at the hotel. About Aurangabad, it is said to be founded in 1610, on the site of a village, Khirki by Malik Ambar - the Prime Minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah II. Today is a bustling city of Maharashtra with diverse big and small industries, fine silken textiles, and exquisite hand woven brocades of silver and gold fabrics, Himroo of world frame. There are four principle gateways to the city - the Delhi Darwaza, the Jalna Darwaza, the Paithan Darwaza and the Mecca Darwaza. Nine secondary gateways also formed a part of the defensive system of this city.Aurangabad district has always been a prominent region on the Deccan plateau.To scholars and lovers of art and culture the city is more familiar as the gateway to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora, both famous as treasure houses of Indian art and sculpture.
Overnight will be at Aurangabad.
Day 03 : Aurangabad
Location : Northern Part of Maharashtra
Famous For : Paithani Silk Sarees, Daulatabad Fort
Distance from Mumbai : 388 kms
Best Time to Visit : Winters (Oct to Feb)
Detailed Itinerary : After breakfast take a excursion tour to Ajanta Caves ( Closed on Mondays ) which is approx. 100 km from Aurangabad in the shape of a mammoth horse- shoe, are the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta. The Caves date from the 2nd century BC. Discovered in 1819 by a group of British army officers, these startling achievements took around 600 years to create. Their isolation contributed to the fine state of preservation in which some of their remarkable paintings remain to this day. Ajanta is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Carved with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist monastic orders features several 'chaityas' (chapels) and 'viharas' (monasteries). Return to Aurangabad and overnight will be at Aurangabad.
Day 04 : Aurangabad
Location : Northern Part of Maharashtra
Famous For : Paithani Silk Sarees, Daulatabad Fort
Distance from Mumbai : 388 kms
Best Time to Visit : Winters (Oct to Feb)
Detailed Itinerary : Take your breakfast and Get ready for a visit to the Ellora Caves, Daulatabad Fort and Aurangabad Caves. Aurangabad Caves is a popular tourist location in India situated 9 kilometers from Aurangabad in Maharashtra just outside the city near the famous monument
Bibi-Ka-Maqbara. Ellora Caves(Closed on Tuesdays): In all, there are 34 cave temples, 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves (550-750 AD), 17 Hindu caves (600-875 AD) and 5 caves of the Jain faith (800-1000 AD) 22 more caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva, were recently discovered. Kailash Temple (cave16), the central attraction at Ellora, is the most remarkable. These
Cave temples of Aurangabad reflect hindu tantric influences in their iconography and architectural designs. You may also visit the Daulatabad For, Once known as Devgiri, this magnificent 12th century fortress stands on a hill. It was given the name Daulatabad, the city of fortune, by Muhammad Tughlaq, Sultan of Delhi. Daulatabad Fort: Once known as 'Devgiri', this magnificent 12th century fortress stands on a hill just 13 km. from Aurangabad. One of the world's best preserved fort of medieval times, surviving virtually unaltered, Daulatabad yet displays the character that made it invincible.
0vernight will be at Aurangabad.
Day 05 : Aurangabad - Mumbai
Detailed Itinerary : In the morning take your hearty at hotel or onboard the aircraft. You will be proceed to Mumbai and transfer to hotel. go on for an excursion to the Elephanta Caves. On your way back, carry on to see the interesting sites of Mumbai. Stay and Dinner will be in Mumbai.
Day 06 : Mumbai - Home
Detailed Itinerary : In the morning take your hearty Breakfast at hotel. Later drive to international airport. End of our services.
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