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Discover India Holidays Heritage Tours Historic Tour – Aurangabad
Heritage Tours
 
Historic Tour – Aurangabad  
Duration : 06 Days
Validity : 01 October 2007 - 30 April 2008
Destinations :

Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai

Holiday Theme : Heritage Tours
   
Itinerary  

DAY 01:

On arrival in Mumbai you are transferred to your hotel. On arrival transfer to hotel and check-in. Mumbai’s skyline is recognisable in advertisements and pictorial depictions stating the country’s technological and financial hub. It's an imposing skyline. The contours are hazy but the residents don't seem to mind. They love this place and this all-ending love is infectious. Overnight stay at hotel in Mumbai.

DAY 02:

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Aurangabad. On arrival at Aurangabad Check- in to hotel and check in at hotel. The city of Aurangabad was founded in 1610, on the site of a village, Khirki by Malik Ambar - the Prime Minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah II. When Fateh Khan, Malik Ambar's son turned successor in 1626, he gave the city the name ''Fatehpur''. Aurangabad 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. To scholars and lovers of art and culture the city is more familiar as the gateway to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Allora, both famous as treasure houses of Indian Art and Sculpture. Overnight stay at hotel in Aurangabad.

DAY 03:

After breakfast Proceed for a full day sightseeing with excursion to Ajanta Caves. Ajanta caves are 30 rock-hewn caves in the shape of a mammoth horse- shoe nesting in an inner fold of the Sahyardi hills , 100 km from Aurangabad in the shape of a mammoth horse- shoe, are the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta. The Caves date from 2nd century BC Discovered in 1819 by a group of British army officers, these startling achievements took around 600 years to create. Carved with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist monastic orders features several ''chaityas'' (chapels) and ''viharas'' (monasteries). Later drive back to Aurangabad . Overnight stay at hotel in Aurangabad.

DAY 04:

After breakfast Proceed for a visit to the Allora Caves, Daulatabad Fort and Aurangabad Caves. Allora Caves: Impressive in their own right is the rock-hewn temples and monasteries of Allora that lie just 30 km away from Aurangabad city. 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. Kailas Temple (cave16), the central attraction at Allora, is the most remarkable. Aurangabad Caves: The almost forgotten caves of Aurangabad lie just outside the city. Excavated between the 2nd and 6th century AD, they reflect tantric influences in their iconography and architectural designs. In all there are nine caves, which are mainly viharas. Overnight stay at hotel in Aurangabad

DAY 05:

After breakfast , board flight to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai you are transferred to the hotel.. Proceed for an excursion to the Elephanta Caves. Later drive back to Mumbai.On arrival enjoy the half day city tour. Overnight stay at hotel in Mumbai.

DAY 06:

After breakfast, transfer to International airport for your flight to onward destination.
   
Includes  

Accommodation for 05 nights / 06 days in the above mentioned hotels.
All the transfers and sightseeing by AC Car.
Daily breakfast at the hotel.
English speaking guide as per the itinerary.
All current applicable taxes.

   
Excludes  

Expenses of personal nature such as meals other then specified, soft/hard drinks, mineral water, camera/video fee, film rolls.
Any air/train fare (as per actual).
Entrance fees of monuments.
Any tips, travel insurance fee.
Any other item not specifically mentioned above.

   
Validity  

Rates are valid from 01 October 2007 - 30th April 2008
Rates are not valid from 22 DEC 2007- 05 JAN 2008

 
   

 
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