A Visit to the Fascinating Ellora Caves from Aurangabad
The Ellora caves, locally known as ‘Verul Leni’ are located about 18 miles north northwest of Aurangabad. Ellora is one of the largest rock-hewn monastery-temple cave complexes in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is world famous for the largest single monolithic excavation in the world, the great Kailasa (Cave 16). Our half day tour will give you insight into the history and beauty of these amazing caves.
Highlights
• Statue of Lord Buddha
• The Great Kailasa - UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Channels near Cave 32 through which the volcanic lava once flowed
per adult from
$223
NZDDuration
4 hours
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Services of English Speaking Local Guide
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Bottle of mineral water
- Entry/Admission - Ellora Caves
What's excluded :
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ellora Caves, Ellora Cave Rd Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts, Aurangabad 431005 India
You will be picked up from your hotel in Aurangabad by our driver in an air-conditioned vehicle and driven to Ellora Caves. Beyond its multi-storeyed entry is a cathedral-like stupa hall also known as chaitya-griha (prayer house). At the heart of this cave is a 15-foot statue of Buddha seated in a preaching pose. It was likely built around 650 AD. The most magnificent cave is the Kailashanatha Temple (Cave 16), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temple features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world. It is a chariot shaped monument which depicts Mount Kailasa (the sacred abode of Lord Shiva). The Kailasha temple excavation also presents the gods, goddesses and mythologies found in Vaishnavism, Shaktism and relief panels summarizing the two major Hindu Epics. You will also have a chance to view the channels near Cave 32 through which volcanic lava once flowed.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Aurangabad
Duration: 4 hours Departure Point :
Aurangabad, Aurangabad, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra
Traveler pickup is offered
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.Airports- Chikkalthana Airport, Aurangabad India
Departure Time :
9:00 AMReturn Detail :
Returns to original departure pointHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Partially Wheelchair Non Accessible
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
15
Organised by SITA World Tours
Activity ID: V-50182P83
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