Trek Notes :
Easy Grade : Weekend trip ; Will try to visit as many caves as possible[ all important ones] , as it will be tiring to visit all caves. Ajanta Paintings , Ellora Kailash temple , Daulatabad secret route will be main attractions.

Ajanta Caves:

The famous Ajanta caves are situated about 99-kms away from Aurangabad district in the state of Maharashtra. These caves are regarded as a world heritage site and were carved out from the 2nd century BC to 6th century AD. They are placed in a horseshoe shape about 3.5 m away from the village. The river Wagura, a mountain stream flows along the bottom of the ravine. This river falls from a height of 200 ft, thus making a series of waterfalls. The sound of the waterfalls can be heard in the caves also.

Ellora Caves:

The famous Ellora caves are located in the lap of the Chamadari hills. These historical caves are regarded as world heritage and are situated 18 miles northwest of Aurangabad. The Ellora Caves are as old as 300 years. At first sight, the Ellora appears to the visitors as an asymmetrical ridge of rock, emerging vertically from the ground.

Daulatabad Fort

Daulatabad is situated around 13 kms away from Aurangabad. This place is known for its majestic fortress which was build in 12th century on top of a hill. The Daulatabad fort emerges dramatically over 600 ft above the Deccan plain. It is one of the world's best preserved forts of medieval times and also one of the few impregnable forts in Maharashtra with excellent architecture. The city was named Daulatabad 'The city of fortune', by Mohammed bin Tughluq, the sultan of Delhi.

Itinerary:

Board 6pm train on friday to aurangabad

Day1: Trip to Ajanta and back/. If we have time to spare in the evening, we will look around Aurangabad (Bibi ka Maqbool(tajmahal like structure)).

We will reach by 5am in Aurangabad ;
Refresh and reach Central Bus Station in Aurangabad ; (CBS is <3km> from Station )
Catch bus to Ajantha (2 hr journey) at 7am Reach there at 9am;
Ajanta cave timings : 9.00AM to 17.30PM Indian Standard Time (IST)
Lunch at Ajantha
Start back to Aurangabad by 2pm ; Reach by 4pm;
See Bibi ka Maqbool ( 1hr time)
Stay in aurangabad .

Day2:Daulatabad fort , Ellora caves and Grishneshwar temple( 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva, optional)

Breeakfast in aurangabad
Start to Ellora caves by 7am;
35km from aurangabad <1hr>
Lunch near ellora caves;
Start back to aurangabad by 1pm ,
On the way visit Daulatabad fort see tiill (2pm-6pm ),
Back to auangabad by 7pm;
Board train at 10:40pm to hyd [ reach 9am next day]

Basic Check List

A) Attire : light and stretchable trousers ; Avoid heavy jeans ; Light winter wear (if it is cold); Shoes – sports used ones ; socks -2 pairs;
B) Medical Kit : Personal medicines if any : I will bring First aid stuff.. ( need to buy some fever tablets & glucose )
C) Food & Water : 3-4 litres per head; you can buy energy drinks here aswell ; Food :Dry Fruits; Fruits; Salad Items; chocolates; biscuits ;Plum cakes..
D) Things : Torch ; Pocket Knife ; Basic Magnetic Compass ; Good Rucksack or Backpack ; Camera; Soaps, Creams, Towel , Brush, Candles ; Match box/lighter
E) Bedding : (Sleeping Bag/Bed sheets) + Sleeping Mat + Air Pillow (Optional) + Muffler or Monkey Cap

Please do not carry sling bags + Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

Cost: 2000/- per head [ Ball park figure which includes Train charges + food + stay + tickets + first aid + expertise + supervision ] Final figure may be less or more.
GHAC Refund Rules Apply

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• 
  Reddy

  @ Sreenath is this a tentative date or confirmed date? Please confirm and appreciate your response

  Posted Apr 5, 2010 10:35 PM
• 
  Sreenath

  Apr 24-25 - 2010 ; Tentative Date

  Posted Mar 10, 2010 2:51 PM
• 
  Mohan vaddanam

  @ sreenath:
  tentatively can u tell the dates???

  Posted Mar 8, 2010 11:31 AM
• 
  Sreenath

  Unfortunately i need to go out of station for some important work [3-4weeks] , we will postpone the event by a month. I kept persons who paid in the RSVP list and WL was maintained as previously. People who paid the amount if want refund back immediately pls email me with your bank details .. This said i will able to tell more details about the meetup by monday .. i could have cancelled the event but these are really good cool places which we should try though with some delay:) .

  Posted Mar 6, 2010 12:29 AM
• 
  Sreenath

  Some one must have targetted our train today :) .. tickets now in RAC . I have booked only 12 tickets [ which goes till RAC7 ] . They will be allotted to those who pay earlier. For Remaining people i will book later in the evening or afternoon.

  Posted Mar 5, 2010 9:02 AM
• 
  saraswati kavula

  i would very much like to come for this trip.

  Posted Mar 3, 2010 10:31 PM
• 
  Sreenath

  We cant delay this event more , as it will hot in summer. There are 90 Tickets available in the train , we need to book asap. i will email all once 20 quota is full

  Genres : Photography / UNESCO sites / Hike / Fort Trek

  Posted Mar 3, 2010 6:24 PM
• 
  Sreenath

  Please be prepared , as it will be a bit hard on body to visit all places planned . Especially Daulatabad after seeing Ellora , last time i remember needed to drag my friends to the top when i organized this event in Dec 2008.

  Posted Jan 24, 2010 12:54 PM