From Aurangabad: Independent 1-day trip to Ajanta or Ellora caves | 8 hours to 10 hours

16 Reviews | Aurangabad
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You can select up to 5 travelers in total.
Adult (18-95) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 5
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ajanta + Ellora + Car + Guide
2 Adults x $181.47
$362.94
Approx Total
$362.94
Transport with Guide: This option is for Ajanta and Ellora Caves and includes transportation, driver and guide service.
Pickup included
Ajanta + Ellora Caves + Car
2 Adults x $79.61
$159.22
Approx Total
$159.22
Only Transport: Choose this option to see Ajanta and Ellora Caves with an A/C private car & a driver. Guide Not included.
Pickup included
Ellora Caves + Mini Taj + Car
2 Adults x $35.12
$70.24
Approx Total
$70.24
Only Transport: Choose this option to see Ellora Caves, Daulatabad fort, & Bibi Taj with an A/C private car & a driver. Guide not included.
Pickup included
Ajanta Caves + Car
2 Adults x $70.25
$140.50
Approx Total
$140.50
Only Transport: Choose this option to see Ajanta Caves with an A/C private car & a driver. Guide Not included.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation by air conditioned Car.
  • Professional driver who speaks good Hindi and English.
  • Private Professional guide (If tour booked with option including Guide)
  • Transport capacity: 1 to 2 people Sedan Car Toyota Etios, 3 to 4 People SUV Car Innova Crysta
  • Bottles of mineral water during journeys
  • Torch for exploring caves.
  • All toll parking, fuel, taxes, and service charges
  • Monument Entrance Fees.
  • Hotel + Food

Overview

Embark on a one-day journey to explore the captivating heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves. This tour offers flexibility, allowing you to choose between visiting Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, or both. Perfect for travelers with limited time, these tours are designed to be economical without compromising on experience. Whether you prefer to travel with a car only or opt for a guided tour, the choice is yours. Don’t miss out—book your tour today and create unforgettable memories at these remarkable sites!

Itinerary

Here are three itinerary options for a one-day Ajanta and Ellora Caves tour: ITINERARY NO. 1: Aurangabad to Ellora Caves to Daulatabad Fort to Bibi ka Maqbra to Aurangabad Departure Time: 8:00 AM or 10:00 AM Itinerary: We’ll pick you up from your selected location in Aurangabad and head to Ellora Caves (1-hour drive, 30 km). Spend 3-4 hours exploring the 34 caves. Afterward, enjoy a lunch stop (optional). Then, we’ll visit Daulatabad Fort and Bibi Ka Maqbara on the return journey to Aurangabad. End of Tour: After the tour, inform us of your preferred drop-off location (hotel, railway station, or airport). ITINERARY NO. 2: Aurangabad to Ajanta Caves to Aurangabad Departure Time: 8:30 AM Itinerary: Pickup from your selected location in Aurangabad. The 2-hour drive takes you to Ajanta Caves (100 km). Explore the 29 caves for 3-4 hours. Afterward, you can enjoy lunch (optional). End of Tour: Return to Aurangabad and drop off at your preferred location (hotel, railway station, or airport). ITINERARY NO. 3: Aurangabad to Ajanta Caves to Ellora Caves to Aurangabad Departure Time: 7:00 AM Itinerary: Pickup from Aurangabad hotel/airport, travel 2 hours (100 km) to Ajanta Caves. Explore the 29 Buddhist caves, followed by lunch (optional). Then, head to Ellora Caves (1.5-hour drive, 95 km). Explore this remarkable rock temple complex of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain caves. End of Tour: Return to your hotel or airport in Aurangabad. Choose the itinerary that best suits your schedule and interests!

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Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important Note: Ajanta Caves are closed on Mondays, and Ellora Caves are closed on Tuesdays. If your tour is on Monday, you'll visit Ellora Caves, Daulatabad Fort, and Bibi Ka Maqbara. If it's on Tuesday, you'll explore Ajanta Caves and Bibi Ka Maqbara.
  • Note :- Ajanta caves closed on every Monday Ellora caves closed on every Tuesday.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity.
  • Only your group will participate

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Perfect budget friendly trip in all safety

Published on Feb, 2025

Ajanta and Ellora caves are beyond imagination! The organiser of this trip speaks good English and he is very helpful. We had a driver called Habib that was also pleasant to talk with and very careful when driving! This package allows you to freely discover and you will be able to contract tourist guides in most of the historic sites.

Great day out visiting both caves - both interesting for different reasons

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent means to see both caves in a day. Mr Suleman was a knowledgeable and friendly driver, who pointed out local sites in a comfortable car. Local cave guides offered good context and history of the places. Communication all easy via WhatsApp. Ajanta is a spectacular location with rich paintings (although bring a torch!). Whereas Ellora has more impressive sculptures and variety of caves. Both are excellent but if had to choose one, Ellora would be our pick. Would recommend visiting caves with a guide or reference book. Both caves are touristy, so do expect to be approached by local merchants.

Such a great tour!

Published on Nov, 2024

This was a wonderful tour. So knowledgeable without being overwhelming. We wanted to do as much as we could in a day and this met all expectations perfectly without being rushed. Honestly a wonderful experience.

Cave tour

Published on Nov, 2024

I went on a trip to Ajanta and Ellora in 1 day. The organisers were fantastic and the driver was great. I would really recommend using them.

Simple, fun and amazing

Published on Sep, 2024

Great value, excellent experience. Ellora Caves was phenomenal. We were inundated with requests for people to take pictures with us, which made for an interesting experience, but I sort of liked the self-guided experience of it. There was no rushing. They picked us up, drove through crazy traffic with AC going on a hot day, waited for us to see what we wanted and dropped us off at the airport. Exactly what we wanted.

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