Aurangabad Tour: Ajanta and Ellora

Embark on a 2-day exploration of the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Aurangabad. Discover the ancient rock-cut caves and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of India.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ajanta Caves - Day 1: Aurangabad to Ajanta Caves to Aurangabad

Welcome to Aurangabad. We will pick you up from your selected pickup point and proceed to Ajanta Caves. Ajanta is at a distance of 100 kilometers from Aurangabad. It will be a 2-hour drive. On the way, you can take a break for tea and coffee. You need 3 hours of time to visit Ajanta Caves. Ajanta caves From the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD, in Ajanta, there are 30 caves, which once belonged to a Buddhist monastery, that stand here in the rock face. After the sightseeing is over, you can also stop for lunch, and the driver will show you a nice restaurant. Then, later, we will come back to Aurangabad.

  • Ellora Caves - Day 2: Aurangabad to Ellora Caves to Grishneshwar Temple to Daulatabad Fort to Bibi ka Maqbra to Aurangabad

After breakfast at the hotel, the Ellora Caves tour starts at 8:30 a.m. Our driver will meet you at the hotel lobby, then proceed to visit the Ellora Caves, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The distance from Aurangabad to Ellora Caves is 35 km, and the travel time will be 1 hour. You need 3 to 4 hours to see the Ellora caves. After finishing the Ellora tour, you can have lunch. Our driver will show you good restaurants. After lunch, you will visit Ghrishneshwar Temple, after which you will depart back to Aurangabad. On the way, you will see Daulatabad Fort and Bibi Ka Maqbara near Aurangabad. Here, your tour ends. After the tour is over, you can tell our driver where you want to be dropped off. End the return journey to the desired destination at a hotel, airport, or Aurangabad.

What's Included
  • Bottles of mineral water provided during journeys.
  • Professional driver fluent in Hindi and English.
  • Inclusive of all tolls, parking, fuel, taxes, and service charges.
  • Complimentary shoe covers for Ajanta Caves entry.
  • Private A/C car for transfers and sightseeing.
  • Flexible pickup from airport, railway station, hotel, or any location in Aurangabad.
What's Not Included
  • Monument fees
  • Hotel.
  • Guide
Additional Information

We present our exclusive tour package. This is a combined 2-day experience covering Ajanta and Ellora Caves, suitable for visitors on a tight schedule. This cost-effective itinerary offers an opportunity to explore two famed UNESCO sites located in Aurangabad. The tour includes sightseeing at Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort, and Grishneshwar Temple. There are two options available for transportation during this tour. Option 1: sedan car; Option 2: SUV car. These fascinating sites encompass 64 remarkable rock-cut caves situated in Ajanta and Ellora, in proximity to the city of Aurangabad.
Embarking upon a journey through Ajanta and Ellora caves means delving into two of the world’s most ancient heritage sites. Certify your visit to India as wholly enriching by not missing out on these. This journey offers not just an ordinary tour but an extraordinary insight into India’s unparalleled charm.

  • Note :- Ajanta caves closed on every Monday Ellora caves closed on every Tuesday.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Location
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves Road
Cancellation Policy

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

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Hyun_k
Jun 15, 2024
Happy memories - I highly recommend Mr. Suleman because he provided the best service. It was spent with maximum efficiency on a two-day schedule. He was memorable for guiding not only tourism but also history, culture and living information.
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Coastal24689
Oct 27, 2023
Excellent Experience - I had an excellent experience with Mr. Mohsin and his son. Moshin speaks English well. It was very easy to understand him. , Mohsin was a wonderful driver, professional, accommodative, and helpful. The car was clean and running well.
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Navigator11487462832
Oct 23, 2023
Capitol travels is a great company - Excellent 9 day tour of Ellora, Ajanta and Aurangabad I had an excellent experience with Capitol Travels for my 9 day tour to Ellora and Ajanta. It was very easy to communicate with Mohsin, who answered all my questions very quickly and arranged the itinerary just like I wanted it for a reasonable price. Mohsin was a wonderful driver - he speaks English well and was extremely helpful and reliable all through the trip. It was easy to communicate with him via WhatsApp too, he was always on time and the car clean and running well. The caves are just amazing! I have been to many places around the world, and in my opinion Ellora and Ajanta are an absolutely first rate sight, comparable to the very top ones. I think of you're planning a trip to Ellora you should hire this man. Ajanta has amazing intact paintings from around 500 ad, really nothing similar anywhere. I highly recommend this company, I had a fully positive experience with them.
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Journey34648494257
Feb 14, 2023
Professional & courteous service by the driver, and very nice roomy A/C car (Innova Crysta). - Our 3-day your included Ajanta caves (Day 1), Ellora caves, Grishneshwar temple, & city of Aurangabad (Day 2), & Shirdi temple (Day3). The driver Suleman was professional, accommodative, & courteous. He was happy to share with us his knowledge of the area’s history, vegetation, & landscape. At Ajanta and Ellora we hired professional local guides per Suleman’s recommendation and these guides were very good as they took time explain the details of the paintings and sculptures. We recommend that you don't see the caves without professional guides otherwise you will miss out on important details. Plan to spend at least 2-3 hours at each of the caves. The car Innova Crysta is quite roomy, A/C, & comfortable. Overall, we rate the whole trip very good and so we rate it 5 stars
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571sudheerj
Feb 3, 2023
Best tour operator and guide for Ajantha Ellora! - I arranged the trip through Viator in the UK. The tour operator Sher Khan was in touch soon after and was extremely helpful. Our guide Ayaz was a very knowledgeable and interesting guide who had vast knowledge of not only of the caves but also about the surrounding attractions. Both of them were very patient and took us around to visit other places which were not included in the original itinerary.The car was quite comfortable too. Stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. Was a bit sceptical at first but the food was surprisingly good !! Highly recommended. Thanks Sherkhan and Ayaz 🙏
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Narayan
Feb 2, 2023
Very good experience - Used them for our recent trip to Aurangabad (Airport pick up and drop, Ajanta, Ellora, City sights, Daulatabad Fort) - prompt and efficient service, good quality vehicle, professional and courteous driver (Mr Santosh Yadav). Gladly recommend
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Goodtravelithaca
Jan 29, 2023
Excellent 3 day tour of Ellora, Ajanta and Aurangabad - I had an excellent experience with TourMyChoice for my 3 day tour to Ellora and Ajanta. It was very easy to communicate with Sherkan, who answered all my questions very quickly and arranged the itinerary just like I wanted it for a reasonable price. Pathan was a wonderful driver - he speaks English well and was extremely helpful and reliable all through the trip. It was easy to communicate with him via WhatsApp too, he was always on time and the car clean and running well. The caves are just amazing! I have been to many places around the world, and in my opinion Ellora and Ajanta are an absolutely first rate sight, comparable to the very top ones. I think Ellora is in the same league as Petra. Ajanta has amazing intact paintings from around 500 ad, really nothing similar anywhere. I highly recommend this company, I had a fully positive experience with them.
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Vansadee
Jan 29, 2023
Excellent tour of Ajanta and Ellora - My family and I booked a tour with this operator. The rock monuments at Ajanta and Ellora require a guide, or you won't really appreciate what you're looking at, and the wealth of history. Mr.Sherekhan was very polite and helpful, and the car that we were given ( a Toyota Etios), for the three of us, apart from a guide and the driver, was extremely comfortable. Mr.Rauf, the driver, was very helpful, and since the hotel didn't let us check in early, he suggested some fun things for us to do while we were waiting. I'm very prone to motion sickness, but despite the really long drives to get to places, I didn't feel sick at all, a testament to Mr.Rauf's excellent driving. THe guide was Mr.Ali, who was informative and knowledgeable, and greatly enhanced our appreciation of the rock monuments at Ajanta and Ellora. He had also planned the day very efficiently, so you avoid the crowds, and you have enough time to explore by yourself. The tariffs are reasonable for the excellent service provided- we used Mr.Sherekhan's services for visits to Aurangabad caves, Bibi ka Maqbara, Ajanta and Ellora, and also pickup and drop to the airport. I can't recommend this enough.
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Amen_i
Jan 23, 2023
Hastle free and relaxing Tour - Had very pleasant and relaxing trip... Driver pick up from station early morning 😊🌅 Totally worth it
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Pablol198566
Dec 10, 2022
Great experience! Can’t miss - We hired this two day tour and Pathan was our driver. Tour was spectacular , his car was always clean, always with water , he suggested us what to do and what not to do , he advised us in a lot of tips while in the city . We felt he was taking care of us before we even arrived. A truly excellent driver and companion. You can’t miss this tour and his companionship. We really appreciate it all his help .
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