Western Delight

WESTERN DELIGHT

Embark on the Western Delight tour, a captivating journey through Western India, weaving through Aurangabad’s ancient rock-cut marvels like Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Discover intricate sculptures, historic frescoes, and iconic landmarks that narrate tales of India’s rich heritage.

DAYS

NIGHTS

Locations

DELHI
AURANGABAD
AJANTA
ELLORA
MUMBAI

Highlights

Explore the ancient Ajanta and Ellora Caves, showcasing intricate rock-hewn sculptures and frescoes from the 2nd to 6th centuries AD.
Experience vibrant Delhi and Mumbai, visiting iconic landmarks like India Gate, Qutub Minar, Gateway of India, and Bollywood’s Film City.
Enjoy seamless travel with guided tours, comfortable transfers, and curated meals over 5 days and 4 nights.

ITINERARY

Meeting & greeting at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Delhi - Aurangabad (By Air)

After a yummy Breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the full day sightseeing of New Delhi. See India Gate, Parliament House, Qutub Minar, etc.

Post lunch, proceed to airport for connecting flight to Aurangabad. Transfer to hotel for check-in and dinner.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves - Aurangabad (100 km / 3 hrs)

After a zesty breakfast at the hotel, drive to visit Ajanta caves.
The caves in the shape of a mammoth horse-shoe, are the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta. These caves were excavated between the 2nd and 6th century AD; they reflect tantric influences in their iconography and architectural designs. Discovered in 1819 by a group of British army officers, these startling achievements took around 600 years to create Lunch at Restaurant. Afternoon free for own activities.
Later, drive back to Aurangabad. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Aurangabad - Ellora Caves -
Aurangabad (30 km / 1 hr)
Aurangabad - Mumbai (By Air)

After scrumptious breakfast, drive to Ellora Caves. Impressive in their own right is the rock-hewn temples and monasteries of Ellora. In all, there are 34 cave temples. Chiseled by hand from a single massive rock, it includes a gateway, pavilion, courtyard, vestibule, sanctum, sanctorum, and tower which bear testimony to the excellence of Dravidian art. It is believed to have taken 7000 laborers, working in continuous shifts and 150 years to build.

After lunch at the Restaurant, drive back to Aurangabad airport to connect flight to Mumbai.
Check - In, dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

After a healthy breakfast at the hotel, drive to the Gateway of India. It is an arch-monument completed in 1924 on the waterfront of Mumbai (Bombay), India. It was erected to commemorate the landing of George V for his coronation as the Emperor of India in December 1911. Next visit, the Bollywood Film City, Officially Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, is an integrated film studio complex having several recording rooms, gardens, lakes, theatres and grounds that serve as the venue of many Bollywood and Marathi films.
Post lunch, visit the Prince of Wales Museum. It was founded during British rule of India in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of the city then called Bombay
Later, drive to airport for departure.

TOUR ENDS AS YOU LEAVE FOOTPRINTS AND TAKE MEMORIES

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Some important things to keep in mind before travelling on this itinerary:

Currency: ₹ INR

Time Zone: GMT + 5.5 HRS

Driving Side: Left

Drinking Water: Opt for Bottled Water

Emergency phone: Ambulance: 102; Fire: 101; Police: 100, 103 (traffic accident)

Voltage: 220 V

Power Sockets commonly available:

Power socket type C Power socket type D Power socket type M

Here are some basic Marathi phrases that a traveler should know before embarking on this itinerary:

Namaste / Hello – नमस्ते (Namaste) Use: Greeting someone politely.
Thank you – धन्यवाद (Dhanyavaad) Use: Expressing gratitude.
Please – कृपया (Krupaya) Use: Making a polite request.
How much is this? – हे किती आहे? (He kiti aahe?) Use: Asking the price of an item while shopping.
Where is…? – कुठे आहे…? (Kuthe aahe…?) Use: Asking for directions (e.g., “Kuthe aahe Gateway of India?” for “Where is Gateway of India?”).
I don’t understand – मला समजत नाही (Mala samjat nahi) Use: When you don’t understand what someone is saying.
Can you help me? – तुम्ही मला मदत करू शकता का? (Tumhi mala madat karu shakta ka?) Use: Requesting assistance.
What is your name? – तुमचे नाव काय आहे? (Tumche naav kay aahe?) Use: Starting a conversation.
I’m lost – मी हरवलो आहे (Mi harvalo aahe) [for male] / मी हरवले आहे (Mi harvale aahe) [for female] Use: If you lose your way, e.g., near Ajanta or Ellora Caves.
Water – पाणी (Paani) Use: Requesting water at a restaurant or hotel.

Here are some local cuisines to try in these regions

Vada Pav: Spiced potato fritter in a bun, a popular street food, perfect for a quick bite near Ajanta or Ellora.
Misal Pav: Spicy lentil curry topped with farsan (crispy snacks), served with bread.
Puran Poli: Sweet flatbread stuffed with lentils and jaggery, a traditional Maharashtrian delicacy.
Pav Bhaji: Spicy mashed vegetable curry served with buttery bread rolls, a Mumbai street food staple.
Bhel Puri: Puffed rice mixed with chutneys, onions, and spices, a tangy beachside snack.
Seafood (Prawn Curry/Kolhapuri Fish): Fresh coastal dishes, especially in Mumbai, with spicy Maharashtrian flavors.

Here are some fun facts about this itinerary:

Ancient Artistry: The Ajanta Caves, visited on Day 3, were hidden for centuries until British officers stumbled upon them in 1819 while hunting, revealing 30 rock-hewn caves with vibrant frescoes dating back to the 2nd century AD.
Ellora’s Massive Monolith: On Day 4, you’ll see the Kailasa Temple in Ellora, carved from a single rock by 7,000 laborers over 150 years, showcasing Dravidian architectural brilliance.
Bollywood Glam: The Day 5 Mumbai visit to Film City lets you peek into the world’s largest film industry, producing over 1,000 movies annually, more than Hollywood!
Delhi’s Iconic Arch: India Gate, seen on Day 2, was built to honor 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I, standing tall at 42 meters.
Gateway of India’s Royal Welcome: On Day 5, you’ll visit Mumbai’s Gateway of India, built in 1924 to commemorate King George V’s visit, now a bustling tourist hotspot.