Overview
In 02 days, Explore the UNESCO Recognised world heritage site of Ajanta & Ellora caves along with Aurangabad city highlights also. 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 and Hindu.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
hotel stay for 01 night with breakfast
Food and drinks
local guides
monument entrances
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Ajanta Caves
2 hours
Day 01: Aurangabad to Ajanta caves: We Pick you in the morning from your hotel in Aurangabad city center area and get driven to Ajanta caves (closed on every Monday) which take 2 hours. Arrive Ajanta caves parking area, you will take a shuttle bus from parking area to Ajanta caves entrance point because this is suppossed to be carbon pollution free area. Soon you will reach Ajanta caves entrance point and buy your entrance tickets. Now Discover Ajanta caves for couple of hours, cut out of rock, by ancients with their lost technology. Caves encompass one of the most caves structures with ancient paintings in mountain cliffside resembling the form of a gigantic horseshoe.
Huge granite hills were cut and the caves were built by Buddhist monks, who used to live there. The 29 caves at Ajanta dates back between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD.
Now come back to the parking area by same shuttle bus. Meet our driver and head bck to Aurangabad . Enjoy your overnight hotle stay. -
Ellora Caves
4 hours
Day 02: Aurangabad to Ellora caves and Aurangabad city tour and departure: Breakfast at the hotel in the morning. later head towards the Ellora Caves (closed on every Tuesday). After reaching Ellora caves, explore Ellora caves for 2-3 hours. The magnificent Kailasa Temple which is housed in Cave 16 at Ellora, is undoubtedly the most fabulous attraction of this tour. The rock cut temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and perfectly built as a modal of sacred abode at Mount Kailash. The life-size elephant sculptures carved from rocks are a highlight. It is believed that that a whole single hill was carved and modelled into this temple. Now head back to Aurangabad city. Arrive and visit the city highlights of "Daulatabad fort" and "Bibi ka Maqbara.
Meet our driver and head bck to Aurangabad hotel OR Airport to complete this memorable tour with everlasting memories.
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
- Dress code is smart casual
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Discover Ajanta & Ellora Caves in 02 Days from Aurangabad
Can I cancel Discover Ajanta & Ellora Caves in 02 Days 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 42 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- hotel stay for 01 night with breakfast
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- local guides
- monument entrances
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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