AJANTA ELLORA TOUR

WORLD HERITAGE SITES WITH-GOA TOUR

 Duration-: 10 Night 11 Days

Hotel Stay-: Mumbai 02 Nights- Aurangabad 02 Nights-Tarkarli 01 Nights-Goa 03 Nights

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Ajanta-Ellora World Heritage Site Tour

Ajanta and Ellora Caves have the finest paintings and Sculptures of ancient India. They are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. They are declared UNESCO World Heritage sites. Every Year lakhs of Foreign tourists and Domestic tourists visit these twin sites. Considering the tourist flow to these sites good quality 5 Star Hotels for foreign tourists are available in Aurangabad City.MTDC Maharashtra has its own resorts in Aurangabad city near the Railway station., Infront of Ellora and Ajant Caves,one MTDC Resort is at Ferdapur near Ajanta Caves.Standard and Budget hotel accommodations are also available in the price range of Rs 2000-3000/-in Aurangabad City. From Aurangabad city, Ajanta caves are at 100 km. Aurangabad to Ellora caves distance is just 32 km. One can complete the Ajanta and Ellora tour in a single day. Near Ellora caves, Ghrishnewar Mandir is there which is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples in India. There is also one more tourist attraction near Aurangabad Lonar Lake. This is a National Geo heritage site. It is 139 km from Aurangabad. This carter is created by a meteorite collision impact. Lonar comes in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra State. Maharashtra Tourism Department has its own Resort near Carter. Aurangabad is a Historically important city in India. In the Last period of Aurangzeb's rule, he was staying here and from here he started a campaign against southern states to merge them with Mughal Empire but he couldn’t succeed in his mission and he died here. His tomb is there, Important place tourist must see in Aurangabad are Bibi ka Maqbara, Devgiri Fort, Aurangabad Caves, Siddhart Garden, and Zoo, Pavan Chakki, and Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum.  

Tour Itinerary

Day 01:  Mumbai

Arrive in Mumbai by Flight or Train our representative will receive you and take you to your hotel. Check-in hotel and day is free for rest or explores Mumbai city on your own. In the evening go for stroll near your hotel .O/N halt.  

Day 02: Mumbai

After breakfast in the hotel proceed to Mumbai sightseeing. Important tourist places in Mumbai are Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Garden, Juhu Beach, and Marine Drive.

Day 03 : Mumbai - Aurangabad

After Morning breakfast drive to Aurangabad On arrival in the evening Check in to Hotel.O/N halt in  Aurangabad.

Day 04 :  Aurangabad-Ajanta Caves

After breakfast, the hotel proceeds to Ajanta Caves. Ajanta caves are located at a distance of around 107 km from Aurangabad and are the pride of Maharashtra being one of the best and most popular monuments in the world. Ajanta caves are famous for the wonderful rock-cut caves they possess, telling the story of the creativity and brilliance; the earlier craftsmen had, so many years ago. It feels so amazing how they made such beautiful paintings at that time without any advanced technology. Later in the afternoon return to Aurangabad for a night's stay. 

Day 06: Aurangabad – Ellora (30 km) - Daulatabad Fort 

The morning after breakfast an excursion to Ellora caves, Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga & Renuka Mata temple.

Ellora Caves: The caves are over 2000 years old and consist of temples and monasteries hewn from rocks by Buddhist, Hindu, and Jainism monks and craftsmen, (Ellora caves are closed on Tuesday).In the afternoon return back to Aurangabad and proceed to city sightseeing. The evening is free for personal activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07-: Aurangabad-Pune

After Breakfast checks out of Hotel and proceeds to Pune. On arrival check in to Hotel. The evening is free to explore the city on your own, Overnight at Hotel.

Day-08-: Pune Sightseeing

After breakfast proceeds for Pune sightseeing. Pune in Maharashtra occupies a significant position in the chapters of Indian history. The city is flanked by ancient architecture, industries, colleges, and hotels. Some of the popular tourist places to visit in Pune are Shaniwar Wada.   Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple,  Aga Khan Palace   Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Saras Baug, Parvati Hill, Vishrambaug Wada, Bund Garden.In the evening return to Hotel.Overnight Halt at Hotel,

Day-07: Pune-Tarkarli 

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Proceed towards Tarkarli Via Kolhapur. In the evening arrival at Tarkarli. Check into the Hotel. The evening is free for rest. Overnight at Hotel.

Day -08: Tarkarli-Goa

After Breakfast Go for enjoying swimming in the seawater, sightseeing options in Tarkarli are  Devbagh Beach, Sindhudurg Sea Fort Heritage Site, and Jay Ganesh Temple   In the evening proceed to Panji City, which is the capital of Goa. On arrival check in at your Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09: North Goa Tour

Have your breakfast and head towards North Goa Tour

Tourist Attractions of North Goa

Candolim Beach

Lacking in water activities, Candolim Beach is famous amongst family vacationers and romantic couples. The pristine sand alongside the beach makes a good bed for lying down and enjoying sunbathing and watching the sunset which is a primary activity here. Besides the stuck ship of the 17th century at the seashore is a key tourist attraction on this beach. The beach is also bordered by some unique and age-old forts that date back to the 17th century. There are barrack, church, lighthouse, and jail of the 17th century near this beach, which you can explore as well. Book into one of the hotels in Goa near Candolim beach & enjoy time with friends.

Mapusa

Mapusa is a small village in North Goa, which is popular for its mesmerizing Friday market where you can spot and buy some of the local handicrafts, baby shark meat, dried fish, lottery tickets, fresh produce, spices, mats, and others. The village also has some of the best pubs for fun-filled nightlife and there is also an age-old Hanuman Temple that dates back to the 19th century. Besides, there is also a 16th-century church and other sights to explore.

Sinquerim Beach

This beach is famous for scuba diving in North Goa. Apart from this, other water sports activities that can be enjoyed here are water skiing, kayaking, windsurfing, and swimming. The beach is surrounded by many mesmerizing beach resorts and luxury hotels where you can stay and enjoy your luxury vacation in North Goa. The beach remains the top tourist attraction for all visitors and the beach is protected by lifeguards available there.

Calangute Beach

Besides swimming, there are many other water-based activities that tourists can enjoy here at this beach. From parasailing to boating, and water skiing to sunbathing, there are many activities for the adventure-seeking tourists at this beach. This is the destination in North Goa that is known for tanning and hence you will see many tourists lying down and enjoying sunbathing. The beach is also surrounded by many local restaurants & hotels that serve the best in class Goan cuisines and seafood.

Anjuna Beach

Tourists who want to enjoy trance parties during their visit to Goa must check out this beach. This is the beach where most parties are held during the peak season. Besides, every Wednesday there is a flea market organized near the beach which attracts the tourists. It has a variety of things to buy like craft items, beachwear, spices, artificial jewelry, and others. There is a church located near this beach called St. Michael Church. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 10: South Goa

On this day of the tour have your breakfast and get ready to visit the beaches of South Goa.

Tourist Attractions of South Goa

Colva Beach 

Colva is basically a small beach town in South Goa that is popular for its pristine white beach called Colva Beach. On every, full moon night this beach becomes the ultimate trance party destination where tourists and locals alike enjoy parties. The beach has many budget shacks and hotels. Dolphin spotting and swimming are the prime activities to be enjoyed here. Also, during the peak season, the beach is crowded with pilgrims visiting the Colva Church.

Benaulim 

On this beach, you can enjoy family picnics and relaxing sunbaths. The beach is beautifully bordered by palm trees and coconut trees that provide the visitors with a pristine setting for a family picnic. Dolphin spotting and sunbath are the major attraction at this beach and there are a few restaurants where local cuisines are served along with mouthwatering seafood.

Vasco Da Gama 

It is a beach town in South Goa, which is acclaimed for its underwater currents. There are museums and churches across the town, and this town has a 400 years old church, which is located right at the entrance of the town. It has the largest Naval Aviation Museum, which is open to the public every day and the town is crowded with tourists during the Shigmo Carnival that is organized every year.

Varca

 South Goa is mainly popular for its casinos and this is the town that houses many gambling destinations. From beaches to casinos and churches, there are many activities to enjoy along with gambling at this famous casino city of South Goa.
Now that you know what you can do and enjoy in North Goa and South Goa, you can plan your itinerary accordingly.

Day 11: Departure from Goa

On this day, after your breakfast, check out from the hotel and get transferred to the airport in order to catch your flight for your onward journey. Hence the journey ends. with a memorable experience of Gagangiri Tours and Travel(MTDC Approved Travel Agency)

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