Ajanta Caves- Driver recommendation?
Aug 6, 2019, 11:11 am
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Ajanta Caves- Driver recommendation?
We are a family of 5 who will arrive in Aurangabad on a Saturday evening and depart late Sunday evening in late December, leaving us a full day to visit the Ajanta Caves (and we may try to squeeze in Ellora too). We need a larger car because there are 5 of us and I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for an individual or company who could provide a van with adequate space and comfort. I know i
am unlikely to find a “luxury” service like a
Mercedes Sprinter or the like, but willing to pay for comfort since this will be a long day ( and a long
few days when factoring in the air travel
to get to/from Aurangabad)!
Any suggestions??
am unlikely to find a “luxury” service like a
Mercedes Sprinter or the like, but willing to pay for comfort since this will be a long day ( and a long
few days when factoring in the air travel
to get to/from Aurangabad)!
Any suggestions??
Aug 6, 2019, 11:20 am
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I would recommend booking at www.savaari.com. They have service from Aurangabad too.
It is a big, reputable company that is surprisingly responsive.
I have booked cars on-line late at night, and they have sent the car early the following morning.
Please give them a try.
It is a big, reputable company that is surprisingly responsive.
I have booked cars on-line late at night, and they have sent the car early the following morning.
Please give them a try.
Aug 6, 2019, 1:11 pm
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I would recommend booking at www.savaari.com. They have service from Aurangabad too.
It is a big, reputable company that is surprisingly responsive.
I have booked cars on-line late at night, and they have sent the car early the following morning.
Please give them a try.
It is a big, reputable company that is surprisingly responsive.
I have booked cars on-line late at night, and they have sent the car early the following morning.
Please give them a try.
Aug 7, 2019, 3:23 am
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Aug 22, 2019, 7:42 am
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Oct 4, 2019, 2:39 pm
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It looks like either I didnt see it or AI added a flight on Sunday such that we can depart Mumbai at 5am on Sunday and return at 8:20pm. I figure that means we can be in a car by 7am in IXU and will have roughly 12 hours. I'd be curious if anyone has ever done an epic day like this?
We'll be leaving and returning to a comfortable hotel in the airport vicinity in Mumbai, so that should cut time on the to/from airport car rides in Mumbai. A marathon day, but honestly I could not find a hotel in IXU area that I was all that happy with so getting in and out the same day seems preferable.
We'll be leaving and returning to a comfortable hotel in the airport vicinity in Mumbai, so that should cut time on the to/from airport car rides in Mumbai. A marathon day, but honestly I could not find a hotel in IXU area that I was all that happy with so getting in and out the same day seems preferable.
Oct 4, 2019, 5:22 pm
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Have you looked online about the road conditions between Aurangabad and Ajanta?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...w/68329768.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...w/68329768.cms
Oct 13, 2019, 9:26 pm
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Have you looked online about the road conditions between Aurangabad and Ajanta?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...w/68329768.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...w/68329768.cms
Oct 14, 2019, 10:36 am
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Hothttps://www.bing.com/amp/s/m.timesof...w/71559349.cms off the presses, it looks like there is a new effort to get the road construction finished with the hiring of three new entities to do the work. Highly doubtful this will be done in three months, even though the article suggests that’s the timeline!
Nov 1, 2019, 9:24 am
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https://www.ecorentacar.com/
https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/reservation/
https://www.blacklane.com/en/
https://www.avis.co.in/chauffeur-drive-outstation
All of them have Mercedes options AFAIK
https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/reservation/
https://www.blacklane.com/en/
https://www.avis.co.in/chauffeur-drive-outstation
All of them have Mercedes options AFAIK