2-Day Guided Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tour with Car in Aurangabad
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Aurangabad is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, known for their ancient rock-cut architecture. This two-day tour uses a private air-conditioned car with a professional driver to visit these caves along with other landmarks like Bibi Ka Maqbara and Aurangabad City. Travelers can choose between a sedan or SUV and opt for a private professional guide speaking English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Japanese. Bottled mineral water and a torch for exploring the caves are provided. All tolls, parking fees, fuel charges, taxes, and service fees are included. Entrance tickets and meals are not included. The guide assists with purchasing monument entry tickets to avoid waiting in lines. The Ajanta Caves are closed on Mondays, and the Ellora Caves are closed on Tuesdays. Visitors should bring Indian Rupees for entrance fees, as card payments are not accepted. It is recommended to bring sunglasses, comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sunscreen, and a water bottle for the visit.
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Welcome to Aurangabad! Our team will meet you at your chosen pickup point and give you a quick idea of the day’s plan. You’ll be introduced to your driver or guide before we begin the tour. Drive to Ajanta Caves We’ll start with a scenic 2-hour drive (around 100 km) to the famous Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When we reach the parking area (4 km from the caves), a shuttle bus will take us to the entrance. Don’t worry—your guide will help with shuttle and entry tickets. Explore the Ajanta Caves Spend around 3 hours exploring these ancient rock-cut caves, dating back to the 2nd century BC. Inside, you’ll see beautiful Buddhist carvings, paintings, and stories told through art. Lunch and Return After the cave visit, enjoy a tasty local lunch (your guide will suggest a good place). Then we’ll head back to Aurangabad, ending your wonderful day with great memories.
480 min
Start Your Day Enjoy your breakfast, then meet your driver or guide at 8:30 a.m. in your hotel lobby. Visit Ellora Caves We’ll drive about 1 hour (35 km) to the amazing Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These caves are over 1,000 years old and show beautiful art from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religions. Don’t miss Cave 16 — the famous Kailash Temple, carved from a single rock and dedicated to Lord Shiva! Lunch Break After exploring the caves, you can take a break and enjoy a nice lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara Next, we’ll drive about 30 km to see Bibi Ka Maqbara, also known as the "Mini Taj Mahal." It’s a beautiful monument and a great way to end your day.
300 min
Afternoon Visit to Bibi Ka Maqbara After your visit to the stunning Ellora Caves, we’ll drive around 30 km to Bibi Ka Maqbara. Built by Prince Azam Shah in memory of his mother, this beautiful monument is often called the “Taj of the Deccan.” Its lovely Mughal-style architecture makes it a must-see in Aurangabad. Shopping Time & Tour End Next, enjoy some free time to shop for local specialties like Himroo and Paithani sarees — perfect souvenirs from Aurangabad! After shopping, we’ll drop you off at the place of your choice — whether it’s your hotel, the airport, or the train station. Note: This tour is perfect if you have an afternoon flight — drop-off is available anytime between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
60 min
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- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.