Mumbai, Ajanta, Ellora & Golden Triangle (11 Days), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
The private tour will begin in Mumbai a city famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry & the country’s financial powerhouse. Get up close look at the stunning Ajanta and Ellora Caves two unique UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore 34 caves at Ellora, dating between the 6th & 11th centuries AD, as well as 29 caves at Ajanta, dating between 2nd century BC to 6th century AD. Experience a taste of India by exploring the Golden Triangle, traveling from the country’s capital city Delhi to the wondrous sites of the Mughal capital of Agra, the legendary Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri and the Pink City of Jaipur.
We can operate the tour in reverse order and guest can arrive in Delhi and depart from Mumbai
Description & Instructions When Visiting Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
The private tour will begin in Mumbai a city famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry & the country’s financial powerhouse. Get up close look at the stunning Ajanta and Ellora Caves two unique UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore 34 caves at Ellora, dating between the 6th & 11th centuries AD, as well as 29 caves at Ajanta, dating between 2nd century BC to 6th century AD. Experience a taste of India by exploring the Golden Triangle, traveling from the country’s capital city Delhi to the wondrous sites of the Mughal capital of Agra, the legendary Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri and the Pink City of Jaipur.
We can operate the tour in reverse order and guest can arrive in Delhi and depart from Mumbai
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Mumbai
Pass By: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
On arrival at Mumbai airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel (hotels check in time 1200hr afternoon, early check in subject to room’s availability).
Pass By: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rest time free for personal activities relax, you can take a walk to have a glance of the city, visiting local markets and restaurants.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Mumbai
Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Elephanta Island located 10kms away from the Gateway of India. Motorboats take passengers from Gateway of India to Elephanta Island. These caves house rock cut temples dating back to the 5th century BC
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Later Mumbai city tour visiting Maharashtra State Assembly (view from outside), Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), a UNESCO World Heritage Site (view from outside), Dhobhi Ghat see the city’s famous open-air laundry in action, Prince of Wales Museum (Monday closed) a heritage museum comprises of a number of ancient artifacts & Mani Bhawan.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Mumbai – Aurangabad (flight)
Pass By: Aurangabad, Aurangabad, Aurangabad District, Bihar
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board the flight for Aurangabad.
Pass By: Aurangabad, Aurangabad, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra
On arrival at Aurangabad airport assistance and transfer to hotel.
Stop At: Bibi Ka Maqbara, Begumpura Gulistan-e-Jauhar KARACHI, Aurangabad 431004 India
Later city tour of Aurangabad visit Bibi ka Maqbara Built by Azam Shah in 1678, the Bibi ka Maqbara is a son’s loving tribute to his mother. Due to its similar design standing spectacularly on the lawns of the landscaped garden with ponds, fountains and water channels, the white marbled monument is popularly known as the mini Taj of the Deccan.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Aurangabad Caves, Nr. Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad 431001 India
Aurangabad Caves situated at a distance of 5 km, nestled amidst the hills are 12 Buddhist caves dating back to 3 A.D. Of particular interest are the Tantric influences evident in the iconography and architectural designs of the caves Also visit a small archaeological museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Aurangabad – Ajanta (105kms/ 2hrs approx one way)
Stop At: Ajanta Caves Road, Ajanta 431001 India
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves (Monday closed). The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta were discovered by the British officers in 1819 while tiger hunting. Ajanta Caves were first mentioned in the writings of the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang who visited India between A.D 629 and 645. The Caves at Ajanta are older than those at Ellora, which date from about 200 B.C to 650 A.D. Thirty beautiful Buddhist Caves with mesmerizing sculptures and paintings depicting Buddha’s life as well the lives of the Buddha in his previous births. Five of these Caves are Chaityas (Place of worship) while the other twenty-five are Viharas (monasteries). Ajanta Caves are divided in two categories based on two schools of Buddhist thought – Hinayana Caves and Mahayana Caves.
Evening back to hotel in Aurangabad for overnight stay.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Aurangabad – Ellora (36kms/ 1hrs approx one way)
Stop At: Ellora Caves, Ellora Cave Rd Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts, Aurangabad 431005 India
Breakfast at hotel, excursion to visit Ellora, a UNESCO World heritage sites (Tuesday closed). It houses 34 monasteries and temples with some exclusive uninterrupted sequence of monuments that date back from 600 to 1000 AD. The temples of Ellora are dedicated to Brahmanism, Jainism, and Buddhism. It also has some of the excellent stonework depicting the legends related to Lord Shiva.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Grishneshwar, Ellora Nr. Ellora Caves, Aurangabad 431102 India
Grishneshwar Temple one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. The temple is an important pilgrimage site in Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which considers it as the last or twelfth Jyotirlinga. Made of red and black stones boasting intricate carvings and patterns the temple was constructed by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore, in the Maratha style of architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Daulatabad Fort, Mh Sh 22, Daulatabad 431002 India
On way back visit Daulatabad Fort one of the most powerful forts of the medieval Deccan. The defense system that made Daulatabad virtually impregnable comprises fortifications with double and even triple rows of massive walls.
Back to hotel in Aurangabad for overnight stay.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Aurangabad – Delhi (flight)
Pass By: Aurangabad, Aurangabad, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest time free & easy to relax. Transport will be provided to visit any place of your interest and going out for dinner.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Delhi
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Delhi. Visit landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years until 1857. Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Raj Gath the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
In New Delhi visit Humayun Tomb the first garden-tomb in Indian subcontinent and an early example of Mughal architecture commissioned by Humayun’s first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. Qutab Minar a 73-metres tall minaret that forms part of the Qutub complex a fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple a Baháʼí House of Worship notable for its flower-like shape open to all, regardless of religion. Drive through VVIP areas passing President House, Parliament & India Gate etc.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Rest time free and easy to relax and personal activities.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Delhi – Agra (204kms/ 4hrs approx)
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra check in at hotel.
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna river commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb a Mughal mausoleum commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Abhaneri – Jaipur (245kms/ 5hrs approx)
Pass By: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri.
Stop At: Panch Mahal – Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri India
built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 yrs due to scarcity of water. Predominately, a red sandstone construction sprawling over a huge area, the architectural style is very much in tune with emperor’s dream & partakes of both Hindu & Muslim styles
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chand Baori (Step well), Jaipur-Agra Road, Abhaneri 303313 India
Abhaneri a small village popular for the amazing Chand Baoris (step wells) and Harshat Mata Temple. Chand Baori is one of India’s deepest and largest step wells. The huge tank with delicate carvings is certainly delightful to the eyes.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Jaipur
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Amer Fort one of the most famous forts of Rajasthan. Amer, originally, was the capital of the state before Jaipur. It is an old fort, built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh. The Amer Fort has influences of both Hindu and Muslim architecture. This fort also has the ‘Shila Devi’ Temple and the ‘Ganesh Pol’ which is a gate that leads to the private palaces of the kings. The Amer Fort has many pavilions and halls of great interest and other popular attractions.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jaigarh Fort, Cheel ka Teela, Jaipur 302013 India
The Jaigarh Fort is a majestic stronghold built by Sawan Jai Singh.This almost-intact fort is surrounded by huge battlements and is connected to the Amer Fort (also called ‘Amber’ Fort), with subterranean passages. Originally built to protect the Amer Fort and the palace within the complex, the Jaigarh Fort is architecturally similar to the Amer Fort, and offers a panoramic view of the city of Jaipur.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
The renowned ‘Palace Of The Winds’, or Hawa Mahal, is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur city. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who belonged to Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty. The main architect of this palace built of red and pink sandstone.
Stop At: Monkey Temple, Galta Ji, Jaipur 302031 India
A pre-historic Hindu pilgrimage site, the Galtaji Temple, is one of the jewels of Jaipur, the temple complex encompasses natural fresh water springs and 7 holy ‘kunds’ or water tanks. Among these kunds, the ‘Galta Kund’, is the holiest one and is believed to never get dry.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Located in the heart of the Pink City Jaipur, the City Palace was where the Maharaja reigned from. This palace also includes the famous ‘Chandra Mahal’ and ‘Mubarak Mahal’, and other buildings which form a part of the palace complex. The palace is located towards the northeast side of central Jaipur and has many courtyards and buildings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
The Jantar Mantar, in Jaipur, is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century. It includes a set of some 20 main fixed instruments. They are monumental examples in masonry of known instruments but which in many cases have specific characteristics of their own. Designed for the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bapu Bazar, Bapu Bazaar Road, Jaipur 302001 India
Best Place to visit for shopping in Jaipur, Market like Johari Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Chandpole Bazaar, Kishanpole Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Sireh Deori Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar & Mirza Ismail Road
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Jaipur – Delhi (265kms/ 5hrs approx)
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the place of your interest or relax in your hotel. Later drive to Delhi and direct drop off to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 11 days
Starts: Mumbai, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
