7-Day Varanasi Enlightenment Ajanta and Ellora World Heritage Tour

Mumbai, Ajanta & Ellora, Delhi, Varanasi, Bodhgaya

Japanese guide accompanies the entire trip

This special tour, carefully designed for Japanese guests, takes you to UNESCO World Heritage sites, Buddhist and Hindu holy sites, and some of India’s most historic cities .
Perfect for first-time visitors to India or those seeking a spiritual and cultural journey.

Itinerary (detailed itinerary including hotel)

Tour Highlight

Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites across India
experience the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi
take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River, visi
the Buddhist ruins of Ajanta and Ellora, and visit
Bodh Gaya (the birthplace of Buddhism).

Day 01 :

Japan → Arrival in Mumbai

Upon arrival at Mumbai International Airport (Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport),
you will be greeted by a local representative. After check-in,
you will be transported to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
After that, you can relax and unwind from your long journey.

Accommodation (Mumbai / 4 ★)
Fariyas Hotel / Ambassador Hotel / Emerald / Ramee Guest Line / Kohinoor Group
(Stay in Mumbai)

Day 02 :

Mumbai Sightseeing → Aurangabad

Morning: City tour with a Japanese guide
, Elephanta Island boat ride
, Elephanta Caves (World Heritage Site)
, India Gate (photography)

Domestic flight: IndiGo 6E-539 2Mumbai
19:35 → Aurangabad 20:45

Hotel transfer and check-in

Accommodation (Aurangabad/4 ★)
Lemon Tree Hotel/Amarpreet/The Fern Residency
(Stay in Aurangabad)

Day 03 :

Ajanta Caves (World Heritage Site )

A full-day tour of the Ajanta Caves with a Japanese-speaking guide.
See Buddhist cave temples dating back to the 2nd century BC and world-famous murals and sculptures.

Overnight stay at the same hotel
(Aurangabad)

Day 04 :

Ellora Caves, Bibi Ka Maqbara to Delhi

Sightseeing with a Japanese guide
, Ellora Caves & Kailasa Temple (World Heritage Site)
, Bibi Ka Maqbara (Small Taj Mahal)

Domestic flight: Air India AI-184 3Aurangabad
16:30 → Delhi 18:15

Hotel transfer

Accommodation (Delhi/4 ★)
Sky City Gurgaon / East Park Inn / Le Seasons / Ashok Country Resort / Avalon Courtyard
(Stay in Delhi)

Day 05 :

Delhi Sightseeing → Varanasi

Morning: City tour with a Japanese guide
, Qutub Minar (World Heritage Site)
, Red Fort (view from the car window)
, India Gate
, Raj Ghat (Gandhi Memorial)

Domestic flight: IndiGo 6E-223 5
Delhi 16:10 → Varanasi 17:30

Evening highlight: Experience the world-famous sacred ritual
of fire, bells and mantras at Ganga Aarti-Dashaswamedh Ghat

A stroll through illuminated Varanasi at night

Accommodation (Varanasi/4 ★)
Rivatas/Amaya/Meadows/Pristine/Hindustan International/Costa Riviera
(Stay in Varanasi)

Day 06 :

Varanasi to Bodh Gaya

Early morning sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River.
See morning prayers, bathing, and everyday life on the ghats from the boat.

Sightseeing with a Japanese guide
, Kashi Vishwanath Temple
, Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
, Sarnath (World Heritage Site / the place where the wheel of Dharma was first turned)

Those who wish can also revisit the Ganga Aarti at night.

Vande Bharat Express (1st Class AC )
Train No. 20888
Varanasi 16:05 → Gaya 18:45

Transfer to Bodh Gaya

Accommodation (Buddh Gaya/4 ★)
Imperial Hotel/Anand International
(Stay in Bodh Gaya)

Day 07 :

Bodh Gaya → Delhi → Japan

Morning: Visit Mahabodhi Temple (World Heritage Site) -
the sacred site of the Bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment.
Also visit Buddhist temples and monasteries from around the world.

Domestic flight: IndiGo 6E-241 Gaya
12:15 → Delhi 14:05

Transit support
Return to Japan

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7-Day Varanasi Enlightenment Ajanta and Ellora World Heritage Tour

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