Hi mates, We at Trek Mates
India invite you all for the “Photography cum Historical Tour
to Aurangabad” from 2nd to 4th Oct 2015 (Starting on 1st Thursday Night)
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
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
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.
Daulatabad Fort :
Daulatabad Fort :
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:
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.
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:
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:
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.
Bibi Ka Maqbara:
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 :
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:
The basic designs of the caves are called ‘Chaitya grihas’ and ‘Viharas’. Five caves are Buddhist cathedrals and the remaining 25 are monasteries.
The Ajanta Caves:
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 0, 1st October, 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 1, 2nd October, 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
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 2, 3rd October, Saturday:
Wake up at 6am
Wake up at 6am
Get Fresh and Breakfast
Visit Ghrineshwar Temple and Ellora Caves
Lunch Time
Day 3, 4th October, 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)
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 6000/- per head, which
includes :
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private NON AC BUS,
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)
Payment details:
One needs to pay full amount as advance at the time of booking.
Account Details
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Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa
ICICI Current Account No: 148805000123
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services pvt. Ltd.
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Branch: Kalwa
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health problem including heatstroke, sever headache, cough, dehydration and
hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma,
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