Aurangabad-Ajanta Tour Packages

One can find impressive carvings in the caves that still speak a lot about the eras that have passed. There are almost 64 rock-cut caves here and is located very close to the city of Aurangabad. Aurangabad is dripping with historical significance and beautiful historic monuments. These monuments come with the classic Mughal style of architecture. On the other hand, Ajanta Ellora are hailed for their ancient beauty. These caves transport you to a different world altogether. You will be amazed by the preserved caves that hold a high stead in being one of the important tourist attractions in India. Also, the Aurangabad Ajanta tour packages help you make your trip smoother.

What’s All the Fuss about Aurangabad Ajanta Ellora?

Antiquity is at the very heart of Aurangabad Ajanta Ellora tour. For anyone remotely interested in the age-old history of imperialism in India, Aurangabad has a special place in their heart. Its origin dates back to as early as 2nd century BCE, and over the years the historic city has changed hands multiple times till the British reign took over. During the earliest Buddhist era, multiple viharas or caves were carved out of the rocks, which are now the famous tourist destinations – Ajanta and Ellora Caves. These rock-cut sculptures are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and undoubtedly one of the best surviving examples of ancient Indian art and paintings, and their speciality is in their vividly expressive forms through poses and gestures. Later on during the Sultanate and the Mughal regimes, other famous Islamic additions to the city’s fabric were made.

What’s Special about Aurangabad Ajanta Ellora Tour?

Aurangabad is a city where remnants of every major imperial era can be witnessed. Straddling the Deccan Plateau right in the middle of Maharashtra, this great town offers simply too many historic sights to behold, including the 52 gates which have earned Aurangabad the nickname, City of Gates. Aurangabad Ajanta Ellora tour package will first take you to the Taj Mahal look-alike monument, Bibi Ka Maqbara. Although founded by a Deccan prime minister called Malik Amber, the city is actually named after its much more famous ruler Aurangzeb, appointed as a viceroy by his father Shah Jahan. He spent very little time in the city itself, being busy fighting futile battles down south, but the city did get his name which it holds till date. Similar to its grander inspiration, Bibi Ka Maqbara too is a mausoleum dedicated to Aurangzeb’s wife, except this one is built by their son. While you are visiting Islamic structures, try to include the Tomb of Aurangabad, 24 kilometres from the city and Daulatabad Fort a few kilometres north-west, which earned the title of ‘best fort of India’ from the British because of its impregnable fortifications. Ajanta and Ellora Caves are definitely the highlight of the tour. The 30 caves of Ajanta and 34 caves of Ellora caves were carved under Buddhist, Jain and Hindu influences from around 2nd century BCE to 480 CE and have exceptional displays of ancient art. The Aurangabad Caves are much nearer to the city, which has 12 caves of Tantric Buddhist influence. One of the 12 Jyotirlinga Shiva shrines, Grishneshwar Temple, is also situated in Aurangabad.Reserve with one of the tour packages for aurangabad-ajanta to have a wholesome travel experience.

Spend Time at Ancient Caves on Aurangabad Ajanta Ellora Tour

The famous caves around the city are what attract people to avail the Aurangabad Ajanta Ellora package. The great Ajanta and Ellora caves, located 29 km and 107 km away from the main city respectively, draw not only tourists but historians, academics, researchers, writers and art enthusiasts alike. The 30 Ajanta Caves are cut on a 250-ft high wall of rock and represents Buddhist art from Satavahana, Vakataka and Chalukya dynasties. Ellora Caves have 34 of them built under the patronage of Rashtrakuta dynasty, done between 5th-10th centuries CE. A visit to these caves is a must on the Aurangabad Ajanta Ellora tour to understand the rich heritage of Indian culture.

Best Time to Book and Experience Aurangabad Ajanta Ellora Tour

If visiting the natural beauty of historical monuments and walking down the historical memory lane of the country is your choice, then you should definitely get your Aurangabad Ajanta Ellora package. The city of Aurangabad helps you walk through the old city monuments before you head over to marvel at the beauty of one of the largest rock-cut out complexes in the world, Ajanta and Ellora Caves. The best time to visit Aurangabad is during winter. December-January temperatures can be a bit erratic because of sudden cold waves brought by western disturbances in north and central India. During this time, the mercury can drop to 2°C-4°C. But otherwise it remains very pleasant from October to February, with an average temperature between 9°C-17°C. Summers are very hot here, with a temperature crossing 35°C almost everyday. 40s are not uncommon either. June to September sees regular monsoon. Except occasional thunderstorms, October to February is ideal for a visit to Aurangabad.