Top Aurangabad Cultural Tours

Experience this magnificent crater lake on a guided excursion. After a convenient hotel, airport or railway pickup, enjoy complimentary tea and snacks at a local restaurant before learning about the crater from an informative local guide and seeing for yourself—either from a viewpoint or up-close after a hike. Stop by two temples and other landmarks (time permitting) before returning to Aurangabad.

One of India's most important ancient attractions, the caves of Ajanta and Ellora are celebrated for their beautiful rock-hewn temples full of intricate Hindu and Buddhist carvings. With this tour, you'll get to see both fascinating sites in just one day, all in the company of a personal chauffeur.

Explore the nature trails of a city and experience secrets in its kitty in the beautiful city of Aurangabad. Enjoy the company of tall trees and beautiful landscapes with this nature walk. 1. The scenic green beauty of nature and gardens will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit. 2. Journey begins from Delhi Gate with some easy steps going through a city nature beauty, narrow passages to reach at the beautiful Salim Lake and later explore the Himayat Bagh. 3. Experience the lush green plains, soothing and serene climate, mystical atmosphere of the city during the walking tour with our storyteller. 4. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not.

While in India, don’t miss out on this private 3-day tour of Aurangabad and the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Your private guide makes sure you have the time you need in each area to fully soak in all the history you had hoped to, plus your tour comes with two nights of accommodations and all transport to make getting around easier on you. Explore 34 caves at Ellora, dating from between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, as well as 29 caves at Ajanta, dating back to between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD.

This is a detailed guide of the 5 Jain caves, numbers 30 to 34. We will walk you through the different architectural features of these caves, as well as familiarize you with Jainism and the various holy figures associated with this faith. The most special features of this experience are : 1. The App opens up new places and new stories for you in the same old cities 2. Each walk is crafted like a masterpiece to offer an immersive experience to the traveller with the correct mix of history, culture, myth, food , through professional narration, with background scores of music, qawalli or sound affects, here and there 3. There is no need for you to depend on a guide - the traveller can take the walk anytime as per will, at his/ her own pace 4. The content is developed by domain experts and curated with utmost care, leaving no room for dependence on the guide's knowhow 5.You pay once for three months and need not pay the guide repeatedly.

Aurangabad is tourist paradise and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy Maharashtrian food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression. 1. You will taste more than five mouth watering authentic delicacies on this food tour, if you are a food lover and enjoy experiencing different kind of foods, then you should not miss this walking tour because trust us, you will surely regret it later. 2. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting. 3. Be prepared to fill your mouth with mouth watering delights and please bring an appetite.

The state of Maharashtra, home to the largest number of caves in India, has awe-inspiring Sahyadri Range caves of all sizes, shapes and hues. From ancient rock-cut caves to those with intricate sculptures that have housed reigning deities since time immemorial, these caves are fascinating archaeological legacies. The UNESCO Site of Ajanta contains thirty carved Buddhist caves overlooking a scenic gorge.   Highlights • UNESCO World Heritage - Ajanta caves • The horseshoe shaped gorge with 30 caves. • Ornate facades and beautiful ancient frescoes • Wall paintings depicting the life of Buddha • UNESCO World Heritage - Ellora Caves • Statue of Lord Buddha • The Great Kailasa - UNESCO World Heritage Site • Channels near Cave 32 through which the volcanic lava once flowed

Spend half a day exploring the incredible Ellora Caves northwest of Aurangabad. These extensive caves hold Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments and art. Visit the beautifully carved “Carpenter's Cave" with its 15-foot Buddha statue dating back to around 650 AD. Discover the chariot-shaped monument—the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world—in Kailashanatha Temple, Cave 16, before your tour concludes.

Make the most of a day at the incredible Ajanta Caves complex on this handy day tour from Aurangabad city. Starting after an early breakfast, you’ll be driven in a private vehicle so you can avoid the hassle of buses or trains. Spend the whole day in the caves cut into cliffs, surrounded by forest, learning about the ancient Buddhist civilization that created the exquisite artworks inside. History and culture enthusiasts won’t want to miss this tour.

We will be taking you on a detailed tour of the 12 Buddhist caves some of which are among the oldest at Ellora. We will introduce you to the different architectural features of the caves and familiarize you with the life of the Buddha and the various holy figures associated with him. The most special features of this experience are : 1. The App opens up new places and new stories for you in the same old cities 2. Each walk is crafted like a masterpiece to offer an immersive experience to the traveller with the correct mix of history, culture, myth, food , through professional narration, with background scores of music, qawalli or sound affects, here and there 3. There is no need for you to depend on a guide - the traveller can take the walk anytime as per will, at his/ her own pace 4. The content is developed by domain experts and curated with utmost care, leaving no room for dependence on the guide's knowhow 5.You pay once for three months and need not pay the guide repeatedly.

Aurangabad is a fascinating city that’s overlooked by many travelers to India. On this private day tour you’ll feel like you’ve been let in on a well-kept secret by visiting a number of its must-see sights. Spend time at the unmissable Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as lesser-known attractions. Your local guide will tell you about Aurangabad’s centuries of history and culture.

Ajanta Caves and Ellora caves (Verul Leni) is the antique monument in Maharashtra India. The site features is a group of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples built between the 6th and 10th centuries.

We will walk you through the different architectural features of the caves, as well as familiarize you with the various Hindu gods and goddesses, and legends associated with them. The most special features of this experience are : 1. The App opens up new places and new stories for you in the same old cities 2. Each walk is crafted like a masterpiece to offer an immersive experience to the traveller with the correct mix of history, culture, myth, food , through professional narration, with background scores of music, qawalli or sound affects, here and there 3. There is no need for you to depend on a guide - the traveller can take the walk anytime as per will, at his/ her own pace 4. The content is developed by domain experts and curated with utmost care, leaving no room for dependence on the guide's knowhow 5.You pay once for three months and need not pay the guide repeatedly.

First of all, this tour will give you an experience cum option of staying with a family, to taste delicious Maharashtrian cuisine. During one day. you will discover the rich heritage, history and culture of Aurangabad region by visiting 3 capitals from the past. Our guide will show you the most unknown and beautiful places from the area. We will start by a small village named Khultabad which was a capital of Sufism in India in 14th century. You will visit some places which are even unknown to locals. Later, we will visit the most unique fort in India called Daultabad fort. This place was a capital of many empires as Sultanate of Delhi from 14th century. To complete the cultural experience, we will bring you to the best thali restaurant for tasting Maharashtrian food. After the lunch, you will explore the capital of Mughal empire named as Aurangabad from the 17th century, when they were the most powerful empire in Asia.

Our guide will show you ancient temples from 10th century which are related to Jainism and Hinduism. We will also take you to see the life of farmers in India, if possible you can do some of farming too. This is an unique tour which gives an era of villagers' life and how people used to live long time ago. Team Akvin will give you a lifetime experience to see the local life. Being inside someone's home for the first time and becoming friendly is what you will never have in any tour. This tour includes homemade lunch. It will be an delicious local food, cooked as per your spicy level. Safety precautions for covid: We are following the advice of all governments and public health authorities for the safety purpose of public health crisis and proactively implementing a range of precautionary measures, from regular sanitization of the car, cleaning protocols, wearing mask, temperature check. We also provide mask and sanitizer to our guests at the time of arrival.

Ellora complex is known for Kailash temple. It is multi-storey temple complex and it was carved out of one single rock. This is the largest monolithic temple in the world and we being a local guided tour agency, works in sustainable tourism provides local experienced and knowledgeable guide. This will make your tour informative and memorable. Daulatabad fort is known for its defensive architecture. It was built in 12th century AD by Bhillama Yadava dynasty. Bibi ka maqbara is Taj of Deccan. It is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. It is a repulica of Taj mahal in Agra. Note: Pick up time can be changed until 9:00AM Highlights: Experienced licensed guide History about three different religions No need to wait in the line for entrance tickets (Ticket is included) Private AC transportation

Ajanta and Ellora caves are a testimony to the rich culture of India. In this trip, INDIA Trotter has arranged for a guided tour around the place. The Ajanta Caves are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India. The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotions through gesture, pose and form. They are universally regarded as masterpieces of Buddhist religious art Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600–1000 CE period. Cave 16, in particular, features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot shaped monument dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Aurangabad to Vadodara Drive to Explore the Man-made Wonder of India tour will begin with pick up from Aurangabad airport. Aurangabad and explore the archaeological monuments and caves of Ajanta & Ellora two unique UNESCO WHS dating from 2nd century BC to and 11th centuries AD. Next drive to Nashik a spiritual city with Jyorirlinga temple and wine-yard. Next head to visit 182 metres high world’s tallest Statue of Unity in the backdrop of Sardar Sarovar Dam. Continue to visit the UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site of Pavagadh-Champaner. Tour will end in Vadodara with visit to grand palaces & museum.

An Informative tour covering the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site of Ellora Caves which are rock cut temples with amazing paintings and sculputures ,see how different religions lived in harmony at that time Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki and drive past the bustling city of Aurangabad.

Experience authentic Aurangabad on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Aurangabad beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Aurangabad has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ajanta contains thirty carved Buddhist caves overlooking a scenic gorge.  You will have a guided tour of these caves and learn about the caves’ architecture, Buddhist legacy and artistic masterpieces. The caves include paintings and sculptures described as the finest surviving examples of Indian art.

Ajanta and Ellora caves are a testimony to the rich culture of India. In this trip, INDIA Trotter has arranged for a guided tour around the place. The Ajanta Caves are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India. The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotions through gesture, pose and form. They are universally regarded as masterpieces of Buddhist religious art Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600–1000 CE period. Cave 16, in particular, features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot shaped monument dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. City of an enormous wall? During Aurangzeb's rule, a wall was built around the city in 1682. The entire wall was terraced and was built of solid masonry. What makes it even more exclusive? A total of 54 gates were built for entering the city. The total length of the entire wall is six miles but is not very high. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Aurangabad. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

The tour that we offer allows you to discover Aurangabad from a different angle. In a natural atmosphere, away from cars or traffic, you will discover the ancient garden of the 17th century. For 3 hours, we will take you back to the glorious past of the city. If we are lucky, we will see peacocks, ducks, birds and other animals that inhabit this garden. To complete this tour, we will end in the old imperial palace to discover the personal mosque of the emperor as well as the mosque of women. This tour will make your morning very refreshing and gives you full of history. Safety precautions for covid: We are following the advice of all governments and public health authorities for the safety purpose of public health crisis and proactively implementing a range of precautionary measures, from regular sanitization of the car, cleaning protocols, wearing mask, temperature check. We also provide mask and sanitizer to our guests at the time of arrival.