SHIRDI DARSHAN TO AMAZING AJANTA & ELLORA
In the upcoming holidays, plan a tour to Shirdi and Aurangabad – two important tourist destinations in Maharashtra. While Shirdi is famous for the Sai Baba Temple, Aurangabad is popular for the ancient Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Spend quality time at these attractions to make your vacation a worthwhile experience. So, get the best of both these destinations by planning a holiday in Maharashtra.
Highlights
En route Shirdi, visit the Shani Shingnapur Temple.
Visit Sri Sai Sansthan (also known as Sai Baba Temple).
Visit Ellora Caves – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Full-day excursion to Ajanta Caves.
Sightseeing tour of Shirdi.
Gallery
Itinerary
Day
Transfer from Aurangabad to Shirdi (160 km/approx. 03 hours)
After reaching Aurangabad airport, drive to the sacred town of Shirdi, which is popular for being the home to Sai Baba – a revered saint.
En route Shirdi, visit the Shani Shingnapur Temple. This shrine is dedicated from Lord Shanidev. A swayambhu idol made of black stone is the highlight of this temple. Every year, thousands of pilgrims come here to worship and perform various rituals.
Thereafter, continue your drive to Shirdi. On reaching Shirdi, check-in at the hotel and relax for some time. Spend the evening at leisure.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
Visit Sri Sai Sansthan (also known as Sai Baba Temple). This shrine was originally constructed in the year 1922. Spend time in the temple complex and feel sanctified after offering your prayers to Sai Baba. The temple premises has other temples, museum and library, which are related to the life of the saint.
Spend the evening at leisure by exploring the surrounding areas. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
Check-out from the hotel and proceed towards Aurangabad. On the way, visit Ellora Caves – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – an ancient site famous for its rock-cut architecture. There are five Jain, 12 Buddhist and 17 Hindu caves out here, which are worth exploring.
Thereafter, continue your journey towards Aurangabad. On reaching, check-in at the hotel and relax. The evening is free for leisure activities.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Transfer from Aurangabad to Ajanta Caves (100 km/approx. 02 hours)
Go for a full-day excursion to Ajanta Caves, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 30 Buddhist caves in this complex, which are preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Explore these caves, where you will find sculptures and paintings, information about which have been detailed out by ASI.
After the excursion, retreat to the hotel and stay overnight.
Check-out from the hotel and proceed towards the airport for your onward journey.Tour Ends.
What's included
Accommodation in a well appointed room.
Meal as per hotel plan.
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle.
All Toll taxes, Parking & State Tax.
Similar Packages
Information
Useful things to know before you go
Maharashtra attracts many tourists from different states and foreigners too and is the most visited state by domestic tourists in country in 2010. Aurangabad is the tourism capital of Maharashtra.Mumbai
The eastern equivalent of New York City and Los Angeles, the financial capital and entertainment (Bollywood) capital of the country. Places of interest include: Haji Ali Dargah situated about 500 yards from the shoreline in the middle of the Arabian Sea. Along with being a religious place, it is a great attraction for tourists, more than ten thousand people of all religions visit the place every day. Gateway of India, The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a humongous architectural stone structure built by the British more than 200 years ago, Downtown Mumbai - reminiscent of the 19th century British architecture. Girgaon chowpati beach, Madh island beach and other beaches towards the south of Mumbai. Elephanta Caves, carved out of a giant stone on an island are a short ferry away into the Arabian sea. Due to its cosmopolitan nature, Mumbai has proven a popular tourism destination.one day dream came will become true in the Mumbai city.
Make an inquiry or call +91 981 1163 279