Ajanta’s 30 painted caves (2nd–6th century)
Western Delight
The rock-cut marvels of Ajanta and Ellora, bookended by Delhi and Mumbai.
5Days
4Nights
5Destinations
MarathiLocal language
Highlights
Why travellers choose this tour
Kailasa Temple at Ellora, carved from a single rock
Gateway of India and Film City, Mumbai
DelhiAurangabadAjantaElloraMumbai
Day by day
Itinerary
- 01
On arrival in Delhi, our representative meets and greets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
- 02
After breakfast, sightseeing in New Delhi: India Gate, Parliament House and Qutub Minar. After lunch, fly to Aurangabad and check in for dinner. Overnight in Aurangabad.
- 03
After breakfast, drive to the Ajanta Caves (100 km · about 3 hrs): 30 rock-hewn caves in a vast horseshoe, excavated between the 2nd and 6th centuries AD and rediscovered in 1819 by British army officers. Lunch at a restaurant, with the afternoon free, then drive back to Aurangabad. Overnight in Aurangabad.
- 04
After breakfast, drive to the Ellora Caves (30 km · about 1 hr), 34 rock-hewn temples and monasteries. The great Kailasa temple, chiselled by hand from a single rock with gateway, pavilion, courtyard, sanctum and tower, is believed to have taken 7,000 labourers 150 years to build. After lunch, fly to Mumbai. Dinner and overnight in Mumbai.
- 05
After breakfast, visit the Gateway of India, completed in 1924 on the Mumbai waterfront to commemorate the landing of George V in 1911. Then see Film City (Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari), home of many Bollywood and Marathi productions. After lunch, visit the Prince of Wales Museum before your transfer to the airport.
Important information
Travel essentials
CurrencyIndian Rupee (₹ INR)
Time zoneGMT + 5:30
Driving sideLeft
Drinking waterBottled or filtered only
EmergencyPolice 100 · Fire 101 · Ambulance 102 · Traffic 103
Voltage220 V, 50 Hz
Power socketsTypes C, D and M
VisaIndian e-Visa via indianvisaonline.gov.in, at least 4 days before travel
Basic Marathi
A few useful phrases
Namasteनमस्तेHello
Dhanyavaadधन्यवादThank you
KrupayaकृपयाPlease
He kiti aahe?हे किती आहे?How much is this?
Kuthe aahe…?कुठे आहे…?Where is…?
Mala samjat nahiमला समजत नाहीI don’t understand
Tumche naav kay aahe?तुमचे नाव काय आहे?What is your name?
PaaniपाणीWater
Taste of the region
Local cuisine
Vada Pav
Spiced potato fritter in a bun, near Ajanta or Ellora.
Misal Pav
Spicy lentil curry topped with crisp farsan.
Puran Poli
Sweet flatbread stuffed with lentils and jaggery.
Pav Bhaji
Spicy mashed vegetables with buttery rolls, a Mumbai staple.
Bhel Puri
Puffed rice with chutneys, a tangy beachside snack.
Coastal seafood
Prawn curry and Kolhapuri fish in Mumbai.
Did you know
Fun facts
Day 3
The Ajanta caves lay hidden for centuries until British officers came upon them in 1819.
Day 4
Ellora’s Kailasa Temple was carved from a single rock, reputedly by 7,000 labourers over 150 years.
Day 2
India Gate honours some 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the First World War.
Day 5
The Gateway of India was completed in 1924 to commemorate the visit of King George V.
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