We at Trek Mates India invite you all for the “Historical Tour to Aurangabad” on 12th December to 14th December 2014 (Starting on 11th Thursday Night)
Aurangabad : Aurangabad is a city in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. Aurangabad (meaning "Built by the Throne") is named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The city is a tourist hub, surrounded with many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara. The administrative headquarters of the Aurangabad Division or Marathwada region, Aurangabad is said to be a City of Gates and the strong presence of these can be felt as one drives through the city. Recently, Aurangabad has been declared as Tourism Capital of Maharashtra.[1] It is also one of the fastest growing cities in the world.
Some details of the tour:
The places that we will be visiting:
1) Daulatabad Fort
2) Aurangabad Caves
3) Bibi Ka Maqbara
4) Ellora Caves
5) Ajanta Caves
6) Panchakki
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Daulatabad is situated 13 km from Aurangabad. The fort stands on a pyramid shaped hill. It was previously known as Devgiri. Bhillama, the king of the Yadav dynasty built it in the 12th century. It was Mohammed Bin Tughlaq who gave the name Daulatabad which means city of fortune.
The fort of the city is built on top of a high hill. It is surrounded by thick walls and has transfixed gates. Steep slip ways and a deep ditch can also be seen. Curled network of secret, teasing and underground transitions can also be seen in the fort.
Aurangabad Caves:
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Caves were excavated from the soft rock during the 6th and 7th century. These caves, ten in number, are divided into two separate locations - Western Group Caves having caves 1-5 and Eastern Group Caves having caves 6-10, located 1 km apart. The designing and image is molded by Tantric Hinduism.
Cave 4 from Western Group group is the oldest cave. The remaining four Western caves are viharas depicting an early type of Buddhist monastery. Cave 6 which belongs to the Eastern Group has a large statute of Buddha supported with a form of Ganesh and Cave 7 has forms of women which are barely clad and bejeweled.
Bibi Ka Maqbara :
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The monument Bibi Ka Maqbara was built in 1679 AD by Aurangzeb’s son. He built it in memory of his mother Rabia. Ata Ullah was the architect and he based the design on the Taj Mahal.
The Ellora Caves :
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Some details of the tour:
The places that we will be visiting:
1) Daulatabad Fort
2) Aurangabad Caves
3) Bibi Ka Maqbara
4) Ellora Caves
5) Ajanta Caves
6) Panchakki
Daulatabad Fort :
The fort of the city is built on top of a high hill. It is surrounded by thick walls and has transfixed gates. Steep slip ways and a deep ditch can also be seen. Curled network of secret, teasing and underground transitions can also be seen in the fort.
Aurangabad Caves:
Cave 4 from Western Group group is the oldest cave. The remaining four Western caves are viharas depicting an early type of Buddhist monastery. Cave 6 which belongs to the Eastern Group has a large statute of Buddha supported with a form of Ganesh and Cave 7 has forms of women which are barely clad and bejeweled.
Bibi Ka Maqbara :
The Ellora Caves :
The Ellora Caves are listed in the world-heritage list. They are located about 30 km from Aurangabad.
The Kailash Temple of the Ellora caves is the most attractive and masterpiece of the creator. The Kailash temple in the Ellora caves is one of the world’s largest and massive sculpture. It was curved out of a rock with the help of 7000 laborers and took nearly 150 years to complete. The shrines are a mix or both Hindu and Jain faiths. Cave number 32 is famous for a glorious Yakshi statue and beautiful ceiling paintings.
The Ajanta Caves :
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The Ajanta Caves have 30 rock cut Bhuddhist caves and it is 106 km from Aurangabad. The basic designs of the caves are called ‘Chaitya grihas’ and ‘Viharas’. Five caves are Buddhist cathedrals and the remaining 25 are monasteries.
The Chaityas are large, rectangular chambers separated by rows of pillars. They are decorated by sculptures and murals which depict the many incarnations of Buddha. The Vhharas are rectangular shaped halls. They have series of small cells which are attached on both sides. Opposite to the entrance is an image of Buddha. The caves also include a visual form of the life of Buddha and interesting stories from Jatakas.
The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Day-2, 12th December, Friday:
Reach Aurangabad by 8am
Check in Hotel , Get Fresh and Breakfast
Visit Daulatabad Fort and Aurangzeb Tomb.
Lunch Time
Visit Bibi ka Maqbara and Panchakki
Return back to Hotel
Dinner and Retire for the day
Return back to Hotel
Dinner and Retire for the day
Wake up Early Morning around 5am
Get Fresh and Breakfast
Visit Ajanta Caves
Lunch Time
Start Return Journey
Evening Tea on the way
Reach Mumbai by 10.30pm to 11.pm (Depend on the Traffic)
The Kailash Temple of the Ellora caves is the most attractive and masterpiece of the creator. The Kailash temple in the Ellora caves is one of the world’s largest and massive sculpture. It was curved out of a rock with the help of 7000 laborers and took nearly 150 years to complete. The shrines are a mix or both Hindu and Jain faiths. Cave number 32 is famous for a glorious Yakshi statue and beautiful ceiling paintings.
The Ajanta Caves :
The Chaityas are large, rectangular chambers separated by rows of pillars. They are decorated by sculptures and murals which depict the many incarnations of Buddha. The Vhharas are rectangular shaped halls. They have series of small cells which are attached on both sides. Opposite to the entrance is an image of Buddha. The caves also include a visual form of the life of Buddha and interesting stories from Jatakas.
The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Day -1, 11th December, Thursday Night :
Meeting Point : Pritam Hotel , Dadar East @ 11.00 pm
Pickup Point : Nitin Company, Thane @ 11:45 pm
Pickup Point : Nitin Company, Thane @ 11:45 pm
Day-2, 12th December, Friday:
Check in Hotel , Get Fresh and Breakfast
Visit Daulatabad Fort and Aurangzeb Tomb.
Lunch Time
Visit Bibi ka Maqbara and Panchakki
Return back to Hotel
Dinner and Retire for the day
Day-3, 13th December, Saturday:
Wake up at 6am
Get Fresh and Breakfast
Visit Ghrineshwar Temple and Ellora Caves
Lunch Time
Explore Paithan and Sant Dnyaneshwar GardenReturn back to Hotel
Dinner and Retire for the day
Day 3, 14th December, Sunday:
Wake up Early Morning around 5am
Get Fresh and Breakfast
Visit Ajanta Caves
Lunch Time
Start Return Journey
Evening Tea on the way
Reach Mumbai by 10.30pm to 11.pm (Depend on the Traffic)
The cost for the tour will be INR 5600/- per head, which includes :
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private NON AC BUS,
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Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
OR
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private NON AC BUS,
Food Expenses (Veg / NonVeg),
Stay Charges. (Triple Sharing)
Guided Tour to Daulatabad Fort
Permission and Entries Charges (wherever it is required)
Guided Tour to Daulatabad Fort
Permission and Entries Charges (wherever it is required)
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Payment details:
One needs to pay Rs 3000 as advance at the time of booking. (Non Refundable)
Account Details
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Account Details
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Branch: MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
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