Heritage & Spiritual Tour from Pune – Hire Tata Winger in Pune for Verul-Ajintha & Chh. Sambhajinagar Sightseeing
if you’re planning one long drive from Pune side and want mix of spirituality and history, then better go straight to Verul-Ajintha and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) side, no? Full package tour it is – temples, caves, art, and Mughal-style monuments all in one trip only!
Verul-Ajintha Caves – Maharashtra’s Pride
First, let’s talk about Verul, also known as Ellora. This place is UNESCO World Heritage Site, macha! Why so famous, you’re asking? Because here you’ll see one full Kailasa Temple, cut from single rock, top to bottom – that too in 700 AD, saar! Think about that engineering and artistic work without JCB or modern tools! Not only Hindu temples, but also Buddhist and Jain caves are there – total 34 caves, every one telling one story.
From Verul, just 100 kilometers you go, and you’ll reach Ajintha (Ajanta) Caves. This place is also UNESCO site, and full Buddhist murals and sculptures are there. Paintings are so beautiful and detailed, even after 2000 years they look fresh. You go inside and it feels like time travel only. Buddha’s life story, Jataka tales – all in picture form.
Grishneshwar Temple – One of 12 Jyotirlingas
Now you’re already in Verul, so how can we miss Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple? It is last one in the list of 12 Jyotirlingas, and very powerful place it is. Temple is small but peaceful, full spiritual energy. Pilgrims from all over come here to take darshan and blessings. From outside simple, but inside so divine, your heart will feel light, promise.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)– City of Gates & Mughal Monuments
Next stop is Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, earlier known as Aurangabad. This city is full of history, culture, and Mughal-era charm. First, go see Bibi Ka Maqbara – local people call it “Mini Taj Mahal,” because it looks same-same like Agra Taj Mahal, but little smaller. Aurangzeb’s son made it in memory of his mother. Garden, fountain, marble design – very photogenic place.
After that, go to Pavan Chakki – means windmill, but it’s actually ancient watermill used to grind grain using underground water flow. It’s more than 300 years old, and still running! Engineers and kids will love this spot – very interesting setup.
Then you must go and visit Bhadra Maruti Temple, where Lord Hanuman is lying down in sleeping position (reclining posture). Very rare idol, saar! Most Hanuman statues are standing or sitting, but here he is resting peacefully. Full positive energy you will feel here – very devotional atmosphere.
Other Sightseeing in Chh. Sambhajinagar
In and around the city, many more spots are there – like Daulatabad Fort (you climb to top and see full city view), Panchakki, Soneri Mahal, Aurangabad Caves, and if time is there, go to Lonar Crater Lake – one of the only meteor-formed lakes in India.
Why Hire Tata Winger from Pune?
Now you’re thinking – all these places are so many and little far from Pune, how to go comfortably, no? Don’t worry saar! Best way is to hire Tata Winger from Pune for this Verul-Ajintha-Chh. Sambhajinagar trip. Why Winger, you’re asking? I’ll tell you.
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Spacious seating – 9 to 13 seater options, best for families or small groups
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AC comfort – climate control, smooth ride
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Big windows – full scenic view, especially when ghat section comes
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Experienced driver – knows all routes, temples, and rest stops
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Door-to-door pickup and drop – from your home in Pune to all spots and back
Even senior citizens and kids will travel comfortably. Winger is like mini luxury van only – not too big like bus, not small like car. Just perfect.
Suggested Itinerary (2 Nights / 3 Days)
Day 1: Pune to Grishneshwar via Ahilya Nagar (Ahmednagar) – Darshan at Grishneshwar Temple, explore Verul Caves, night halt in Chh. Sambhajinagar.
Day 2: Full-day sightseeing – Bibi Ka Maqbara, Pavan Chakki, Bhadra Maruti, Daulatabad Fort, Aurangabad Caves.
Day 3: Early morning depart to Ajintha Caves, explore, return to Pune by night.
If you want to do little relaxed trip means, can extend one more day also.
Best Time to Visit
You can go year-round, but October to March is best time – weather is cool, walking around caves or temples is comfortable. Monsoon also okay, but caves might be slippery. Summer too hot, saar – better avoid.
Final Words – Book Now and Go Peacefully
This Verul-Ajintha and Chh. Sambhajinagar tour from Pune is full value-for-money trip. You get spiritual darshan, heritage learning, family bonding, and lots of photo moments. Whether you’re going with parents, friends, or office group, booking a Tata Winger on rent from Pune makes your trip smooth and tension-free.
So, don’t delay – call now, block your date, and enjoy this historic and divine journey in full South Indian style comfort!
