Your
starting point for journeying into time - AURANGABAD.There
is a lilt and rhythm to the name
evoking
memories of a splendid heritage. An active city it is named after the last
Mogul Emporer
Aurangzeb
(1659-1707 AD). The original name of this town was Khadki (rocky place).
It was later
renamed
Fateh Nagar. Aurangzeb made it his capital from where he was able to rule
Deccan.
Today,
it is a part of the State of Maharashtra and lies in the Marathwada region.
SYMPHONY
IN STONE USD
299 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS 02
Nights/03 DaysMUMBAI/AURANGABAD/MUMBAI
DAY
01 ARRIVE AURANGABAD
Upon
arrival in Aurangabad, metting, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon excursion
to the Ellora caves and Bibi-ka-Makbara a
monument
built by Emporer Aurangzeb's son in 1679 AD in memory of his mother Rabia
(Aurangzeb's wife) The architect Ata Ullah
modeled
it on the Taj Mahal, but comes nowhere near the architectural splendour
of the original. Situated outside the city of
Aurangabad
400km northeast of Bombay, are the caves of Ellora. They constitute one
of the most beautiful expressions of the
art
of the Indian MiddleAges and are designated as an UNESCO World Heritage
Site. They are noteworthy as three major Indian
religions
have laid joint claim to the caves peacefully since they were created.
These breathtaking caves are definitely worth
visiting
for their remarkable reliefs, sculptures and architecture. Return to hotel
for Overnight
DAY
02 AURANGABAD
Morning
after breakfast proceed for full day excursion to the Ajanta caves. The
buddhist caves of Ajanta are situated 100km
northeast
of Ellora. These magnificent caves containing carvings that depict the
life of Buddha have also been designated as
an
UNESCO World Heritage Site. They date from around 200 B.C. and their carvings
and sculptures are considered to be the
beginning
of classical Indian art. Return to hotel for overnight.
DAY
03 DEPART AURANGABAD
Morning
transfer to the Aurangabad airport in time to connect your onward flight
to Bombay
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October thru April USD
299 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS #
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT
USD 99 #
Personal
Currency Assistant Include # Accommodation
in standard rooms on twin sharing basis, with daily breakfast
# All
surface, including arrival/departure transfers, at all places mentioned
in itinerary using airconditioned vehicle
#
Sightseeing & Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary using airconditioned
vehicle, inclusive of entrance fees at monuments.
#
Services of local English speaking guide at all places of visit # All presently
applicable Taxes
Please Note
AJANTA
CAVES ARE CLOSED ON MONDAY & ELLORA CAVES ON TUESDAY NO
ESCALATION * NO HIDDEN COSTS
EXTRA
AIRFARE:
Mumbai-
Aurangabad- Mumbai @ USD 170 per adult person
TOUR
COST VALIDITY -30 APRIL 2004/ PRICE AND ITINERAY
SUBJECT TO CHANGE / AIRAFRE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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