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Ajanta & Ellora
Ancient Glory!
TOUR OVERVIEW
Get into the beautiful world of ancient caves, sculptures, artwork & monuments, full of incredible history & amazing sights. Travel with F5 to these magnificent marvels and appreciate India’s rich heritage.
Price – INR 32,500 + 5% GST
Single Occupancy Surcharge – INR 12,000 + 5% GST
GALLERY
Day 1 - 02 Oct 2025
Reach Aurangabad by morning flight. Relax and have lunch. Known as the “City of Gates” with its “52 gates,” each with a local history, Aurangabad has its own charm to explore. Explore the city for half a day today. Overnight at Aurangabad.
Day 2 - 03 Oct 2025
Considered to be a masterpiece of Buddhist religious art, the largest Buddhist cave temples with their finest architecture, explore the Ajanta caves today (~ 105 km). Built in the period between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD, these hand-carved and frescoed caves are the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotion through gesture, pose, and form. Overnight at Aurangabad.
Day 3 - 04 Oct 2025
Today we traverse across Ellora caves (~60 kms), which illustrates the characteristics of ancient India, and exhibits the monuments of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. The Kailash temple, a part of the Ellora caves, is the largest of the rock-cut Hindu temples. Seek blessings at the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Back to Aurangabad. Overnight at Aurangabad.
Day 4 - 05 Oct 2025
After breakfast, catch your return flight.. Let the memories linger. Trip ends.
Inclusions
- Transport in an AC vehicle throughout the trip.
- 4N stay on double sharing.
- All meals starting from Lunch on Day 1 till Breakfast on Day 4.
- Morning and evening tea/coffee.
- Guide for Aurangabad sightseeing on Day 1.
- Guide for Ellora & Ajanta on Days 2 & 3, respectively.
- Guidance of an F5 Traveller.
- All entrance fees.
- Tolls and Parking.
Exclusions
- Tips, beverages not mentioned in the inclusions, and other expenses of a personal nature.
- Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Camera charges.
- Travel from your hometown to Aurangabad and back.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays, and aspects beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.
- 5% GST.
Terms & Conditions
REFUNDS/CANCELLATION
- 25% cancellation fee for up to 30 days prior to the date of commencement of the trip.
- 50% cancellation fee between 29 and 11 days prior to the date of commencement of the trip.
- Within 10 days of the commencement of trip/no show – No refund.
Disclaimer
- F5 Escapes is in no way responsible for any untoward incident happening due to the ignorance/negligence of the guests, natural/man-made calamities, accidents, or any other events that are out of human control during the trip.
- All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveller in getting medical attention.
- F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions; in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.
Arrival & Departure
This trip is to Ex-Aurangabad. Joining us from a different city?
Reach Aurangabad by 11 AM on Day 1 and return anytime on Day 4. The hotel check out is at 11 AM.
Note on weather
The weather usually is pleasant in the month of October. During the day the temperature will be around 30-32°C, and the nights will be pleasant.
*Please note that nowadays, climate/weather is dependent on many factors and unpredictable; hence, the above information might be subject to change during your actual travel days.
NOTE ABOUT SMOKING & ALCOHOL
Food!
Simple local affair – veg and non-veg.
About your stay
A centrally located, well-reviewed, 4-star hotel in Aurangabad.
Note > Prepare > Accept > Embrace:
- We are covering quite a distance on the road on different days. So please maintain time as per the trip lead’s instructions to reach places on time and enjoy exploring the places.
- There will be considerable walking required for exploring the caves in Ajanta and Ellora and exploration in Aurangabad.
‘F5 Escapes’ is a Bangalore-based, experiential travel company, with a focus on redefining the way women travel in India. The premise of F5 is an ambitious dream – to put India on the global travel map as a preferred destination for women from across the globe.
F5 Escapes offers fixed departure all-women group tours, customized itineraries for families, groups and solo travellers. We also do in-city engagements which include #JustGo travel meetups, workshops to educate women on travel safety, sustainable menstruation, motorbiking etc.
