Day tour of Ajanta and Ellora caves from Aurangabad
Overview
Ajanta and Ellora caves, considered to be one of the finest examples of ancient rock-cut caves are located near Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra, India. Adorned with beautiful sculptures, paintings and frescoes, Ajanta and Ellora caves are an amalgamation of Buddhist, Jain and Hindu monuments as the complex includes both Buddhist monasteries as well as Hindu and Jain temples. The Ajanta caves are 29 in number and were built in the period between 2nd century BC and 6th century AD whereas the Ellora Caves are more spread out and 34 in number and dates to the period between 6th and 11th Century AD.
Itinerary
• Pickup from the hotel at 8:00 AM.
• Travel to Ajanta caves from Aurangabad in almost 2.5-3 hours.
• Post lunch starts for Ellora caves which are approximately a 2-hour drive.
• After sightseeing leave for Aurangabad.
Itinerary
• Pickup from the hotel at 8:00 AM.
• Travel to Ajanta caves from Aurangabad in almost 2.5-3 hours.
• Post lunch starts for Ellora caves which are approximately a 2-hour drive.
• After sightseeing leave for Aurangabad.
Inclusions
- Entrance Tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Fuel surcharge
- Entry/Admission - Ajanta Caves
- Entry/Admission - Ellora Caves
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ajanta Caves Road, Ajanta 431001 India
The Ajanta Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ellora Caves, Ellora Cave Rd Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts, Aurangabad 431005 India
Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ajanta Caves Road, Ajanta 431001 India
The Ajanta Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ellora Caves, Ellora Cave Rd Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts, Aurangabad 431005 India
Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
kahjinl2016
September 2023
My tour guide, Mr Sherkhan, was professional, pleasant, helpful and accommodating. The local guides he picked for me for Ajanta (Mr Nasir - I hope I got the spelling correct) and Ellora (Mr Ali) were knowledgeable and enhanced my enjoyment of the whole experience
My tour guide, Mr Sherkhan, was professional, pleasant, helpful and accommodating. The local guides he picked for me for Ajanta (Mr Nasir - I hope I got the spelling correct) and Ellora (Mr Ali) were knowledgeable and enhanced my enjoyment of the whole experience