Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tour: Top Attractions Near Aurangabad

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves on a budget-friendly 2-day tour. Visit these iconic attractions, along with Bibi Ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort, and Aurangabad City. Book now and enjoy an immersive cultural experience in India!

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Ajanta Caves Tours.

Ajanta Caves - Welcome to Aurangabad:
Upon arrival at your chosen pick-up location, a representative will warmly welcome you and provide a brief overview of the day’s itinerary. You will meet your guide or driver who will accompany you on your journey to the Ajanta Caves.
Journey to Ajanta Caves:
Embark on a scenic 2-hour…

What's Included
  • Private A/C car for transfers and sightseeing.
  • Option for a professional private guide.
  • Complimentary mineral water during journeys.
  • Professional bilingual driver (Hindi and English).
  • All tolls, parking, fuel, and taxes included.
  • Shoe covers included for Ajanta Caves entry.
  • Convenient pickup from airport, railway station, or local hotels.
What's Not Included
  • Monument Entrance Ticket.
  • Hotel, Lunch & Dinner.
Additional Information

Discover the rich cultural heritage of Aurangabad with this affordable 2-day tour of the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this well-planned tour provides an opportunity to explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Ajanta and Ellora Caves—along with other notable landmarks such as Bibi Ka Maqbara and Aurangabad City.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sangeetasonig
Nov 9, 2024
Travelled to Aurangabad 2 days trip - It was good experience travelling with Nasir Bhai who is quite professional and well behaved. Drives safely & understands our requirements.
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Mnsweeps
Nov 7, 2024
Amazing tour company - I saw the reviews and contacted TMC. Sher Khan immediately replied back and we were in touch over WhatsApp. Khan communicates very well in English and provides quick detailed reply. We were picked up at IXU Aurangabad airport and dropped off at our hotel(Fern residency). The next 2 days were spend touring Ajanta, Ellora caves, Biwi ka Maqwara, Aurangzebs tomb, Grisheshwar temple. We were a family of 4 adults including a senior. Our driver Mr Mannan was amazing. He drives well, safely and with a lot of patience. He also talked about the city and historical places. We learned a lot from him. He also helped us take breaks for food, shopping etc and was very respectful of others. Highly recommend Mannan as your driver and an awesome tour company. 5 stars.
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Andreamr2650bm
Nov 6, 2024
Amazing tour! - We had a great experience, seeing both Ajanta and Ellora caves. We chose to have a guide for both days and it was well worth it. Deepak and Ashok were so nice and incredibly knowledgable, they really made the tour extra enjoyable. Our driver Suleman drove us there and back safely and made sure we were picked up from the busy crowds after the visit. We stopped for some tea before the caves and had lunch afterwards. Overall it was an amazing experience and very well organised.
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Andrea_m
Nov 5, 2024
Amazing tour! - We had a great experience, seeing both Ajanta and Ellora caves. We chose to have a guide for both days and it was well worth it. Deepak and Ashok were so nice and incredibly knowledgable, they really made the tour extra enjoyable. Our driver Suleman drove us there and back safely and made sure we were picked up from the busy crowds after the visit. We stopped for some tea before the caves and had lunch afterwards. Overall it was an amazing experience and very well organised.
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Katrina_t
Oct 26, 2024
Great experience - Great experience and the tour cost is incredibly affordable. Driver does not speak good English but suffix.
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Keypeepee
Oct 2, 2024
Beyond Imagination - It is advisable to travel solo to such destinations or travel with people who are keen on seeing and admiring such historical places. Perfect time to visit Ajantha and Ellora would be during the months of Sep-Feb ideally. Ellora will require at least two days to cover whereas Ajantha can be done in a day. Ellora is just about 30 kms from the city of Aurangabad and Ajantha is about 110 Kms from Aurangabad. A few things to keep in mind. Remember to hire a good accredited guide. Remember to wear a good pair of walking shoes when you are on your trip to Ellora. I would recommend sandals or slip-on's when at Ajantha as you need to remove your footwear every time you enter a “Cave”. Do remember to carry adequate water and a floppy hat. At both the locations there are a lot of monkeys, so be careful about plastic covers as monkeys tend to think there is food in plastic covers and have a tendency to snatch plastic covers. At both locations Maharashtra tourism runs pretty decent restaurants. Entrance tickets for both locations is Rs 40 and though there is some charge for cameras the amount is normally not collected. There is a notice saying videos and flash lights are not permitted but the same is not monitored. Please be very very careful of the hawkers selling idols and coins at both locations and semi precious stones at Ajantha. STAY AWAY FROM THEM AS THE AS MOST OF WHAT THEY HAVE IS NOT WORTH IT OR IS COUNTERFIET. Also the hawkers can be very persuasive and can turn aggressive and abusive if you show interest in buying something but walk away without purchasing anything. Ellora is closed for maintenance on Tuesdays and the timings for visitors is 0600-1800. As Ellora is close to Aurangabad city I would suggest an early entry so that you get enough time before the crowds come in. Ajantha is closed for maintenance on Mondays. The timings for visitors on other days are between 0900-1700. Calling Ajantha and Ellora as cave temples is in itself a misnomer as these are not caves per se but are huge rocks that have been chiseled away from the top downwards and from front to rear. The biggest attraction at Ellora is the Kailasa temple which is possibly the biggest and best preserved structure. It is really hard to comprehend how such a huge structure was chiseled out from a single rock. There are a total of 34 such rock cut structures in Ellora that is distributed over a area of more than 2 kms. The rock cut temples are Hindu, Buddhist and Jain temples. Kailasa temple (mentioned as cave 16) is the largest rock cut structure in the world. There are electric buggies that takes you from site to site within the two odd kilometer area. There is a small charge and I suggest the same can be used for moving around the temples of Ellora. There are very intricate panels in the Kailasa temple where Ramayana and Mahabharata have been described in detail. These structures were carved between the 7th and the 11th centuries AD. Most impressive are some of the work that has been done on the ceilings. Truly there are no words to describe the beautiful temples and idols and the effort, dedication and perseverance that should have gone into creating it. Ajantha has about 30 rock cut temples. It is spread out in the shape of a horse shoe. The temples in Ajantha are Buddhist temples and are believed to have been carved out starting the 2nd century BC up until the 7th century AD .The temples here describe the life of Buddha and Bodhisatvas and the structures are basically called Viharas and Chaityas. The mural paintings describes the previous lives of Buddha. The paintings in Ajantha are basically the Jataka Tales. The paintings have to be seen to be believed, the color's used are all vegetable and plant dyes. The expressions and scenes that have been depicted are so natural and it is really hard to believe how such works of art could have been created inside such dark structures. The scenes depicting Buddha about to renounce his princely status is very well preserved and is breathtaking to say the least. Though the frescos are beyond beautiful the sculptures in most of the rock cut caves are equally impressive. The Stupa in cave 10 resembles a Chapel and it is believed that churches were modelled after this stupa. Some of the paintings have people with distinct Oriental and African features possibly indicating that this was an important Centre of trade and learning. Wonderful three days, of course when we start thinking a bit deeper it is really unimaginable how these things were created. Were they really created by humans if yes then we have really lost it over the centuries. I am still unable to comprehend how such wonderful works of art could have been created with just a chisel and a hammer. Words and pictures will never be able to do justice to these magnificent works, it needs to be seen to be believed.
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Jet24721520824
Sep 28, 2024
Great day with a great guide! - Wonderful day with a great guide. Mr.Ghani was our guide he was very knowledgeable and explained the significance of where we were which made it all the more special. He kept the day interesting and entertaining with some laughter in between, overall I couldn't recommend this tour enough and thank them for a great and memorable day!
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Danielmancebo
Sep 28, 2024
Spectacular experience in Ellora and Ajanta with this company, the Guide Deepak and Hameed - Our Guide Deepak Arak and the driver Mr Hameed were super cordial, complacent and always brought all the necessary support on the tours! It was very nice to know the richness of details of the temples and caves. Deepak passed us precious information, in detail, and bringing the main historical, geographical, cultural and religious elements. A show! I thank you very much and recommend these amazing walks with them. You will have an unforgettable experience as was mine! Thank you!!!
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Explore10260865308
Sep 18, 2024
troubless trip in Aurangabad - Went to Ajanta and Ellora caves for two days. The driver Mr. Suleman was very kind and respectful. We had a very smooth trip with his help. Aurangabad was a very nice place with rich nature. Wild life is something to see. Deccan Plateau where Ajanta caves are located has magnificant views. Also love the Masala tea!!
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Domingo29_agp
Sep 6, 2024
Experts in the area, out of 10 - The driver was always attentive to us and adapting to our preferences. Great knowledgeable about the area, history and all auragabad, the caves of Ellora and ajanta. Our plane back to Mumbai was leaving late and the driver taught us more about the city at no extra cost
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