Overview
Explore the world heritage site of Ajanta & Ellora caves, astonishingly carved into hillside rock in the middle of nowhere are these caves. Both There are 34 caves at Ellora dating from between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, and 29 caves at Ajanta dating back to between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. The caves at Ajanta are all Buddhist, while the caves at Ellora are a mixture of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Professional driver in private car
Food and drinks
local guides
Monument entry fees
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Dress code is smart casual
• You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
• 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 in a 3 star hotel @ USD 25 Per Per Person
• entrance fees are around USD 10 Per Person
What to expect
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Ajanta Caves
1 hour
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. -
Ellora Caves
2 hours
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Entrance fees are around USD 10 Per Person which tourists can buy at the monuments.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Ajanta and Ellora Caves Same Day from Aurangabad
Can I cancel Ajanta and Ellora Caves Same Day from Aurangabad for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6–12 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Professional driver in private car
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- local guides
- Monument entry fees
Which places does it visit?
It visits Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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