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Ajanta and Ellora Caves: Explore the World Heritage Site from Aurangabad in One Day
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Ajanta
Discover Ajanta and Ellora Caves: ancient rock-carved wonders near Aurangabad. Explore Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain heritage in a day.
Discover Ajanta and Ellora Caves: ancient rock-carved wonders near Aurangabad. Explore Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain heritage in a day.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ajanta Caves - Early Morning at 0600hrs OR 0700 Hrs, We pickup from your hotel in Aurangabad. Our chauffeur will meet you at your hotel and start your journey to visit Ajanta caves which take 2 hours. Reach Ajanta caves parking area and you will have to travel by shuttle bus from parking area to Ajanta caves entrance point, where you can buy…
- Ajanta Caves - Early Morning at 0600hrs OR 0700 Hrs, We pickup from your hotel in Aurangabad. Our chauffeur will meet you at your hotel and start your journey to visit Ajanta caves which take 2 hours. Reach Ajanta caves parking area and you will have to travel by shuttle bus from parking area to Ajanta caves entrance point, where you can buy entrance tickets.
Discover Ajanta caves for couple of hours, then come back to the parking area by same shuttle bus, then we move towards Ellora caves and the journey takes another couple of hour.
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Ellora Caves - After reaching Ellora caves , explore Ellora caves for 2-3 hours.
The incredible Kailasa Temple (also known as the Kailash Temple), which forms Cave 16 at Ellora, is undoubtedly the most famous attraction. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his sacred abode at Mount Kailash. Its immense size covers twice the area of the Pantheon in Athens, and is one and a half times as high! The life-size elephant sculptures are a highlight.The most incomprehensible thing about the Ajanta and Ellora caves is that they were crafted by hand, with only a hammer and chisel. There are various cave complexes in India, but these are definitely the most spectacular.
Now head to Aurangabad, you will reach by 6 Pm you will be in the city, then our driver will drop you at the Airport or Railway station or if you are going to stay in Aurangabad for the night then our driver will drop you at Hotel.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided for hydration
- Transportation in a private car with a professional driver
- Bottled water provided for hydration
- Transportation in a private car with a professional driver
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- local guides
- Monument entry fees
- Food and drinks
- local guides
- Monument entry fees
Additional Information
Journey through the world heritage site of Ajanta & Ellora caves, surprisingly hewn into remote hillside rock. A total of 34 caves are present at Ellora, originated between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, while Ajanta hosts 29 caves that were established between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD. All Ajanta caves embody Buddhist themes, while…
Journey through the world heritage site of Ajanta & Ellora caves, surprisingly hewn into remote hillside rock. A total of 34 caves are present at Ellora, originated between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, while Ajanta hosts 29 caves that were established between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD. All Ajanta caves embody Buddhist themes, while Ellora contains a diverse mix of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain elements.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- An overnight at Aurangabad can be arranged in a 3 star hotel @ USD 45 Per Room Per Night
- A english speaking local guide can be arranged for the cave visits @ USD 25 Per Person
- Entrance fees are around USD 10 Per Person which tourists can buy at the monuments.
Location
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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715brycek
Jan 10, 2025
Ajanta and Ellora single day trip - The tour overall was great. We did the option of going to both Ajanta and Ellora. Just make sure to check the dates you plan on going, because you can only do both sites on certain days! We did pay extra for a guide, which was well worth it. These are very historic sites with lots of statues, figures, paintings, etc. So it was nice to have an expert there to explain what each thing means. You will also be shown some shops on the side, but that is fine because there is plenty of time for the tour for the most part (we didn’t get to see all of Ellora, but we did get to see 100% of Ajanta).
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733klaudias
Dec 26, 2024
Smooth trip, great communication - Everything went smooth, Irfan -our driver picked us up from the airport on time and we headed straight to the Ajanta caves. He stayed in touch with us to pick us up after we were done with the caves. Then we headed to Ellora caves, where he told us the must see caves and where to go and how to get the entry tickets. He also suggested a local place to eat around Ellora caves that was amazing in taste and price. Jai contacted us few days before the trip to tell us that the whole plan depends on our flights and possible delays, and if we won’t have enough time we might have to cut the trip short, which is totally understandable. But we have managed to see all of the Ajanta and Ellora caves in one day!!! We arrived to Aurangabad at 6:30am and got back to the airport at 6pm and that is just enough time for both of the caves. We truly recommend this tour if you want to see both caves in one day.
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Sdbenegal
Dec 10, 2024
Unbelievable Carving - We traveled by road from Pune to Aurangabad. Is spite of the rainy season we had a pretty much uneventful journey. We stayed in a Tata group hotel called Ginger. Very well maintained facility with a Restaurant included for easy dining facility. We had originally planned to visit Ellora on the day of our arrival in Aurangabad but because of the crowds we decided to postpone the visit to another day. The following day we drove to Ajanta caves and spent the entire day there. It was truly an amazing experience. Even more amazing was the visit to Ellora. Both locations are worth a visit for any travelers vising that part of Bharat.
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Pamelan218
Oct 27, 2024
An incredible cultural experience of heritage India - Visiting the Ajanta and Ellora Caves is a breathtaking experience that transports you to the heart of India's ancient art, culture, and spirituality. Located in the state of Maharashtra, these UNESCO World Heritage Sites are a must-visit for anyone interested in history, art, and architecture.
Ajanta Caves are renowned for their stunning frescoes and intricate carvings that depict the life of Buddha and scenes from Jataka tales. The artwork, crafted over 1,500 years ago, has retained its beauty and detail, captivating visitors with its depth, color, and complexity. The serene atmosphere and the intricate carvings are truly mesmerizing, making you feel as if you’ve stepped back in time.
Ellora Caves, a short drive from Ajanta, offer an equally amazing experience, featuring a mix of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments. The highlight here is the magnificent Kailasa Temple (Cave 16), a massive monolithic structure that stands as a testament to the incredible skill and devotion of its creators. It's astonishing to think that this temple was carved from a single rock, with every detail meticulously crafted by hand. Each cave has a unique story, showcasing the harmony between different religious traditions.
The entire experience is awe-inspiring and educational, offering insight into ancient Indian culture, spirituality, and craftsmanship. The caves are well-preserved, and information panels are available, adding context and helping you appreciate the history behind each site. For anyone interested in cultural heritage, Ajanta and Ellora are treasures that should be high on your travel list.
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Resort24978770028
May 27, 2024
Great tour with THOMAS the experienced tour guide at an extra charge! A MUST DO 👌 - This tour was well organized and even went out of their way to included exoerienced tour guide on our request and entry to all areas that took us directly through the entrance gates like VIP.. our highly Experienced tour guide THOMAS was EXCELLENT! his knowledge was astonishing and was extremely interesting to hear the history or ot all. He went out of his way for us in every way possible and guided us safely through both places. Also with us paying extra to have entry prepaid he knew all the security people and ticket people at the caves which made it all streamline through perfectly (he has his contacts and is very very well know in the industry as it seemed EVERYONE knew him. It was wonderful.
He made the tour all that so much better and deserves HIGH PRAISE 👏 THANK YOU THOMAS!! 🙏🕌
Make sure you ask to include THOMAS the guide so you can get the FULL EXPERIENCE 😉
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Nauperito
May 26, 2024
Excellent service - They were concerned from the beginning in helping us with the itinerary, in such a way as to comply with visiting all the caves of Ellora and Ajanta. The driver picked up us at the hotel on time and at always he met our requirements. They considered the best route to finish the tour at the airport, and thus take our flight to the next destination.
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Trail06263000771
Apr 30, 2024
Great trip! - Good car service, and the caves are incredible. They are well worth the visit and recommended for anyone with a day in Aurangabad area. Thanks for making it possible!
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Kiwiburger12
Apr 22, 2024
Amazing world heritage sites.. breathtakingly beautiful! - A great trip, friendly driver, clean and comfortable car. We were travelling as a family with young kids and it was perfect, would recommend 😀
If you are tight on time, this is a great way to do both Ajanta and Ellora on the same day. We left our hotel in Aurangabad around 7.30am and came back around 5.30pm. It didn’t feel rushed, we took our time and used the local guides at each monument to right size how much time we wanted to spend at each location. There was enough time to have breaks during the long stints of driving…to get some snacks, stretch our legs etc.
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Garyy449
Oct 25, 2023
Ajanta and Ellora Caves in One Day - This is a very good way to see Ajanta and Ellora in the same day. The driver told us what time we needed to start and how long we could stay so that we could see the all the highlights and still catch our evening flight. It was a busy day and everything worked as expected. I highly recommend this tour for those with only one day to see the area. If you hire a guide at the site, be sure to tell them how much time you want to spend at a specific site (Kailasa Temple) as we did not do this and felt pressed for time near the end.
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Doondon
Oct 19, 2023
Ajanta and Ellora 1 day is enough - Ajanta and Ellora caves are really beautiful and worth visiting. And 1 day is totally enough to see both places. Here I am giving a review to an activity organized by specific company. The activity I did is basically just a private driver who takes you to Ajanta and Ellora caves. It's good if you have 1 day, want to see it at your own pace and don't need a guide.
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