Ellora-Devgiri Heritage Tour
Multiple Day Tour

Ellora-Devgiri Heritage Tour

Duration

3 days

Location

Pune

Difficulty

Easy

Best Season

Monsoon (July)

Group Size

20

Price

16000

Overview

Departing early morning from Pune, this four-day expedition is carefully structured to provide ample time at each historical site. Participants will enjoy the convenience of local transportation by private vehicles and comfortable AC three-star hotel accommodations on a double-sharing basis. With set-menu meals provided for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, travelers can focus entirely on the heritage expertise offered throughout the journey. The tour concludes with a return to Pune by dinner time on the final day.

Historical Significance

The rock-cut caves of Ellora and Ajintha stand as monumental achievements of ancient Indian engineering and religious devotion. At Ellora, the focus is on exploring the important Hindu caves to thoroughly understand their intricate architecture and rich iconography. The undisputed main attraction of this site is the mighty Kailasa, a colossal structure carved entirely from a single rock face. Moving further, the Ajintha caves, located approximately 120 km from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, offer another vital chapter of rock-cut heritage, requiring visitors to navigate over a hundred steps to access the important caverns. The itinerary also touches upon medieval military history with a visit to the Devgiri Fort, complementing the ancient temple architecture with strategic fortifications. The documentation also notably lists Sarnath among the places to visit.

Tour Highlights

  • Detailed exploration of the Ellora caves, focusing on Hindu architecture and iconography.
  • In-depth visit to the mighty Kailasa.
  • Exploration of the important rock-cut caves at Ajintha.
  • Historical walk through the formidable Devgiri Fort.
  • Continuous heritage expertise provided throughout the tour.

Detailed Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1: 9-July-2026

    Travel towards Ellora Depart Pune in the early morning at 5 AM and reach Ellora by lunch time. Pickup points include Shivaji Putala (Kothrud), Nalstop, Deccan, Shivaji Nagar, and Nagar Road. After lunch, visit the Ellora caves and return to the hotel.

  2. 2

    (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

  3. 3

    Day 2: 10-July-2026

    Explore Ellora Today is dedicated to exploring the entire Ellora site in detail. We will visit important Hindu caves to understand their architecture and iconography. The mighty Kailasa will be the main attraction for the day.

  4. 4

    (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

  5. 5

    Day 3: 11-July-2026

    Ajintha Caves

  6. 6

    Get up early morning and travel to the Ajintha caves, around 120 km from Chh. Sambhaji Nagar. Explore the important caves in Ajintha until a slightly late lunch. Accessing Ajintha requires climbing around 100+ steps, though a slope has been created. Places to visit include Sarnath. Return to Chh. Sambhaji Nagar in the evening.

  7. 7

    (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee, Dinner)

  8. 8

    Day 4: 12-July-2026

    Devigiri Fort Get up early morning and, after breakfast, visit the fort of Devgiri. After lunch, proceed towards Pune, reaching by dinner time.

  9. 9

    (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

Inclusions

  • Local Transportation by private bus/car/Rikshaw on all days (depending on number of participants).
  • Comfortable AC three-star hotel rooms on double-sharing basis.
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner- Set Menu.
  • Entrance fees to all sightseeing locations.
  • Heritage Expertise throughout the tour.

Exclusions

  • Personal food orders apart from the set menu.
  • Additional expenditure such as porter charges, mineral water bottles, personal shopping, or food items outside the set menu.
  • Expenses due to illness, accident, or hospitalization.
  • Any items not mentioned in the inclusions list.

Things to Carry

  • Clothes for 4 days (Must).
  • Hat/Cap/Goggles (Must).
  • Personal Medicines (Must). ID Cards - Aadhaar / PAN / Driving License (Must).
  • Dry Snacks (Must).
  • Small carry bag/sack for day travel.
  • Camera (Optional).

Who Can Join

This tour is designed for dedicated heritage travelers who are comfortable with standard physical exertion, as the daily schedule involves at least 4-5 km of walking. Participants must be prepared to climb 100+ steps or slopes at Ajintha and adjust to the pace of the group. It is essential that all attendees maintain a respectful demeanor toward the history experts facilitating the trip.

Important Notes

  • Physical Activity: There will be at least 4-5 km walking during the day as a standard procedure.
  • If you have any health problem, please let the organizers know in advance; however, you will have to adjust with the group.
  • Health Disclosures: In case of a medical condition, you must convey the same in advance, and if you have any special request regarding it, let the team know in writing before you enroll.
  • Professional Conduct: Remember that the organizers are history experts there to facilitate your trip, so it is important to behave with them with respect.
  • Booking: 30% Advance to be paid while booking.

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