Place:  Ajanta ,Ellora

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Facility: Free Snacks, Lunch and Tea.

Hightlights: Ajanta ,Ellora was Discovered by John Smith ,Sahyadri hills, Waghora River.


Chiseled during the span between the 2nd century BC and the 8th century AD, the Ajanta and Ellora caves are two of the most alluring tourist destinations in India. Your tour to India is, in fact, incomplete without a trip to this wonderful tourist site near the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. 

 
Discovered by John Smith, a British Army Officer with his group on their expedition in 1819, the caves of Ajanta and Ellora lay amidst the Sahyadri hills, carved into the mountain side, over the Waghora River. They illustrate the story of Buddhism, spanning over a period from 200 BC to 650 AD. There are 29 caves which were built as isolated retreats of the Buddhist monks, who preached and performed religious rites in the Chaityas and Viharas, the ancient centers of learning of the Buddhist cultural movement. The saints carved out the stunning figures to decorate the walls of these structures with the help of hammer and chisel. A lot of the caves exhibit panels demonstrating stories from the Jatakas - tales of the several incarnations of the Buddha. One can notice images of nymphs and princesses amongst others. 

 
At 30 kms from Aurangabad are located the Ellora caves, 34 in number. They are carved into the sides of a basaltic hill. The facades and finely designed interiors are some of the finest examples of cave - temple architecture. Carved during 350 AD to 700 AD, these structures depict the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The 17 in the centre are dedicated to Hinduism, 12 caves to the south are Buddhist and the 5 caves to the north are Jain.

The Kailasa temple in Cave 16 stands as one of the greatest architectural wonders with the entire composition chiseled out of a monolith. This mountain, believed to be the holy abode of Lord Shiva, is probably the world's largest monolith. The pavilion, gateway, assembly hall, sanctum and tower, are all cut out of a single block. Unlike most of the other temple constructions that start from the base, the sculpture here starts from the very top and the sides. Though massive in size, it exhibits the most delicate and intricate works of art. The Dumar Lena cave is built in resemblance of the famous cave - temple at Elephanta, and is devoted to Lord Shiva.  
 
The Jain caves are located almost a mile away from the Kailasa temple, among which Cave 32 has a beautiful shrine decorated with exquisite carved forms of a lotus flower on the roof, and a yakshi on a lion under a mango tree. Caves 32 and 34 house the majestic statues of Parasnath. The other Jain caves have the illustrations of Tirthankaras, and one of them, even has a seated figure of Mahavira. 

 
The Ajanta and Ellora caves gracefully convey the aspects of nobility, grace and serenity reminiscent of Buddha himself and his teachings.

Day One

Places Covered : Route of Heritage TourWalk  will cover Swaminarayan Temple, Juma Masjid, Rani Rupmati Mosque, Shaking Minarets , Rani Sipri Mosque, Teen Darwaza, Sarkhej Roja, Hathi Singh Jain Temple, Dada Hari Vav (Stepwell), Dutch Tombs, Gandhi Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Adalaj Vav(Stepwell) & Akshrdham Temple at Gandhinagar.

Day Two

Places Covered : Modhera & Patan :Patan, Rani ki vav, Patan Handlooms, Jain Temples and Wood carvings. Sun Temple at Modhera

Facility: Free Tea, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner and Accommodation for one Night.

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Places Covered : Route of Heritage TourWalk  will cover Swaminarayan Temple, Juma Masjid, Rani Rupmati Mosque, Shaking Minarets , Rani Sipri Mosque, Teen Darwaza, Sarkhej Roja, Hathi Singh Jain Temple, Dada Hari Vav (Stepwell), Dutch Tombs, Gandhi Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Adalaj Vav(Stepwell) & Akshrdham Temple at Gandhinagar.

Rate: Rs.999/-  Per head ( Discount on Group Booking)

We also arrange special heritage tour for photographers in all over India

Food & Accommodation

Facility: Free Snacks, Lunch and Tea .

No Accommodation for One Day Tour, however if needed, it can be arranged on extra charges

Swaminarayan temple

The first and foremost Swaminarayan temple was built at Kalupur in Ahmedabad. Being the most prominent temple, it is always thronged by people. People come from different parts of the country and congregate here in this temple to seek the blessings of the deity. Dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, the temple boasts of its exquisite wooden carvings. The structural design of the Ahmedabad Swaminarayan temple is mesmerizing. The interiors and exteriors of the temple have been adorned with the typical Gujarati designs that depict different aspects of the Gujarati culture and lifestyle. The architectural style of the temple is commendable and truly has an unbeatable charm. Standing royally behind the huge gates across the Relief road, the Swaminarayan temple of Ahmedabad has beautifully decorated domes and galleries.
 
To further accentuate its charm, there are lush green lawns lying outside the temple, which provide a very pleasing view. The Swaminarayan temple has been designed in a manner resembling the styling of a mansion. On the southern side of the temple, there are nine tombs, which are more popularly known as 'Nau Gaz Pir' or 'Nine Yard Saints'. 

Place: Dholavira, a major city of the Harappan civilization

Facility: Free Snacks, Lunch and Tea.

Hightlights:  Harappan civilization

The remains of Dholavira, a major city of the Harappan civilization, were discovered in 1967-68 by J. Joshi. Though hundreds of Harappan sites have been identified in Gujarat, Dholavira is among the five biggest known to us in the Indian subcontinent. "The excavation at Dholavira brought to light a remarkable city of exquisite planning, monumental structures, aesthetic architecture and amazing water management system.