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Assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. |
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The Elephanta Island is the site of the magnificent Elephanta caves, containing beautiful carvings, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. These caves are thought to date back to the Silhara kings belonging to the period between 9th - 12th centuries. With the Brahminical resurgence during the reign of Gupta dynasty in 3rd century AD, these great cave dedicated to Lord Shiva exploded into existence at Elephanta. Legends and history suggest that the great warrior prince of Chalukya dynasty Pulkesin ll raised the shrine to celebrate his victory. Historians also suggest that the Kalchuri King Krishnaraja built these caves in 6th century AD.
PM: City tour of Mumbai city visiting Prince of Wales Museum (closed on Mondays), Fish Aquarium, Jain Temples, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines and Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park and Marine drive. Overnight in Mumbai. |
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Morning departure transfer to the airport to board flight to Aurangabad. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative, who will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves , which are combined three forms of art - architecture, sculpture and painting. Entirely Buddhist in origin, they date from about 200 B.C. See the superb frescoes and paintings depicting episodes from the Jataka stories and the life of Lord Buddha. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Morning half day excursion to Ellora Caves , which encompasses 34 rock-cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Art. The most remarkable is the Kailasa Temple.
Afternoon departure transfer to the airport to board flight to back to Mumbai. Assistance on arrival at the domestic airport and transfer to the International airport to board flight back home. |