Cultural holidays

Ajanta & Ellora Caves Tour

Two full days for the painted caves of Ajanta and the Kailasa temple at Ellora, planned around the Monday and Tuesday closures.

Trip at a glance

Duration3 days / 2 nights
Starts inAurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora)
RouteAurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora)
Places1 destination
StateMaharashtra, India
Ideal forCultural holidays, Educational tours
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-INSWN8

Best time to visit: October to March

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Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora), Maharashtra

Ellora Caves – Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora)

Trip overview

Two full days for the painted caves of Ajanta and the Kailasa temple at Ellora, planned around the Monday and Tuesday closures.

The route spends 2 nights in Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora), so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays, educational tours and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora) 2N

Highlights

Ellora CavesAjanta CavesBibi Ka Maqbara

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora)

Arrive via Aurangabad Airport (IXU) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Ajanta Caves: Buddhist caves with ancient murals (closed Mondays)

Day 2Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora): Daulatabad Fort and Grishneshwar Temple

Daulatabad Fort: Hill fort with a tricky defensive tunnel
Grishneshwar Temple: One of the twelve jyotirlingas, near Ellora

Day 3Depart from Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora)

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Aurangabad Airport (IXU) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
Each stop linked to a learning theme agreed with teachers in advance

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora): Ajanta is about 100 km from town, so give it a full day; Ellora is a half day.

At a glance

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Route: Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora)
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Educational tours, Photography holidays
Best time: October to March
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-INSWN8

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 2 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora): October to March.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora) (Aurangabad Airport (IXU)). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.