How do I book this tour?

Fill out the enquiry form on the website. Our team responds within 24 hours. For urgent queries, contact WhatsApp: +91 9319065858.

Can I customize meals and accommodation?

Yes, while filling the enquiry form you can request custom meals, hotel category, and room types.

Are domestic flights included?

Yes, Delhi → Mumbai, Pune → Rajkot, Ahmedabad → Delhi.

What type of transport is provided?

Comfortable private AC vehicle for all sightseeing and intercity transfers.

Are entry fees included?

Yes, all monuments, caves, and historical sites mentioned in the itinerary.

Can the itinerary be modified?

Yes, you can customize routes, stops, and duration via the enquiry form.

Is the tour suitable for families?

Yes, the tour is designed for all age groups and provides a balance of culture, history, and leisure.

Is there 24×7 support during the tour?

Yes, tour escort, driver, and on-ground support are available throughout the tour.

Western India Buddhist Heritage Tour - Buddhist trails of India

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Overview

Explore the rich Buddhist heritage of Western India, from the ancient rock-cut caves of Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Nashik, to the historic sites of Junagadh, Rajkot, and Ahmedabad. This journey combines spirituality, architecture, and history, with comfortable flights, private AC transfers, and expert guides, ideal for international travelers seeking a deep cultural experience.

Trip Highlights

Visit Kanheri, Karla, Bhaja, Pandavleni, Pitalkhora, Ajanta, Ellora, Junnar, Khambhalida, Uparkot, and Kadia Dungar Caves.
Explore Ashokan Edicts at Junagadh.
Comfortable private AC vehicle for all sightseeing and transfers.
Domestic flights included: Delhi → Mumbai, Pune → Rajkot, Ahmedabad → Delhi.
Professional English-speaking tour escort and local guides.
Daily breakfast included; customizable meals available.
Moderate daily travel distances for stress-free exploration.

Day 01 :

ARRIVAL AT DELHI

Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
Warm welcome by our representative and transfer to the hotel.
Rest and recover from your journey.
Overnight stay in Delhi

Day 02 :

DELHI – MUMBAI (FLIGHT)

Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 03 :

MUMBAI → KANHERI CAVES → MUMBAI (78 km / 2 HRS)

Visit Kanheri Caves inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
Explore ancient Buddhist viharas and chaityas.
Return to Mumbai
Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 04 :

MUMBAI – KARLA CAVES – BHAJA CAVES – MUMBAI (209 km / 4 HRS)

Explore Karla and Bhaja Caves, notable for their rock-cut Buddhist monasteries.
Return to Mumbai for evening leisure.
Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 05 :

MUMBAI → PANDAVLENI CAVES → NASHIK (191 km / 3.5 HRS)

Drive to Nashik.
Visit Pandavleni Caves, ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves.
Overnight stay in Nashik.

Day 06 :

NASHIK – AURANGABAD (179 km / 3 HRS)

Morning drive to Aurangabad.
Check-in at hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Day 07 :

AURANGABAD → PITALKHORA CAVES – AURANGABAD (158 km / 3 HRS)

Visit Pitalkhora Caves, Maharashtra’s earliest Buddhist rock-cut caves.
Return to Aurangabad.
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Day 08 :

AURANGABAD – AJANTA CAVES – AURANGABAD (58.6 km / 1 hr 39 min)

Full-day excursion to Ajanta Caves, famous for murals and rock-cut architecture.
Return to Aurangabad
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Day 09 :

AURANGABAD – ELLORA CAVES – AURANGABAD (203 km / 4 hr 51 min)

Visit Ellora Caves, Buddhist caves 1–12.
Return to Aurangabad.
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Day 10 :

AURANGABAD – PUNE (233 km / 5 hr 31 min)

Drive to Pune.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Pune.

Day 11 :

PUNE – JUNNAR CAVES – PUNE (189 km / 4 hr 53 min)

Explore Junnar Caves, ancient Buddhist viharas & chaityas.
Return to Pune.
Overnight stay in Pune.

Day 12 :

PUNE – RAJKOT (BY FLIGHT) – JUNAGADH

Fly from Pune to Rajkot.
Drive to Junagadh.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Junagadh.

Day 13 :

JUNAGADH – UPARKOT CAVES – ASHOKAN EDICTS – JUNAGADH (7.9 km / 28 min)

Explore Uparkot Caves and Ashokan Edicts.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Junagadh.

Day 14 :

JUNAGADH – KHAMBHALIDA CAVES – RAJKOT (124 km / 3 hr 5 min)

Visit Khambhalida Caves.
Drive to Rajkot.
Overnight stay in Rajkot.

Day 15 :

RAJKOT – AHMEDABAD (214 km / 3 hr 53 min)

Drive to Ahmedabad.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

Day 16 :

AHMEDABAD – DELHI (FLIGHT)

Fly to Delhi.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 17 :

DELHI TOUR & DEPARTURE

Half-day heritage tour of Delhi:
- India Gate
- Qutub Minar
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan & Parliament House
Last-minute shopping.
Transfer to Delhi International Airport for departure.
End of the Tour