Ajanta & Ellora Caves Guided Sightseeing Day Tour from Aurangabad

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Trip Overview

Discover the ancient wonders of Ajanta and Ellora caves in a full-day guided tour from Aurangabad.

Highlights :

Location: The Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located in the Sahyadri range of hills in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Both the Ajanta and Ellora Caves are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Architecture: The caves are known for their exceptional rock-cut architecture.
Sculptures: The caves are adorned with sculptures that depict deities, celestial beings, and mythological scenes.
Paintings: The Ajanta Caves are known for their unmatched wall paintings.
Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain: The Ellora Caves include Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples.
Horseshoe-shaped: The Ajanta Caves are carved in a horseshoe-shaped rock.
Scattered randomly: The Ellora Caves are scattered randomly.
Dry fresco: The paintings in the Ajanta Caves are in "dry fresco", which is painted on top of a dry plaster surface.
Monasteries: The Ajanta Caves have viharas and Buddhist monasteries.
Religious harmony: The Ellora Caves illustrate the religious harmony that existed in ancient India

Trip Overview:

Experience the breathtaking Ajanta and Ellora Caves on a guided day trip from Aurangabad. Explore ancient rock-cut temples and exquisite cave paintings with expert insights into the history and architecture of these UNESCO World Heritage sites. The tour includes comprehensive guide services for an enriching cultural journey.

Ajanta & Ellora Caves Guided Sightseeing Day Tour Itinerary:

Meet your guide and start your day early to maximize your time at the caves.
Travel by private vehicle (approximately 2 hours to Ajanta).
Begin exploring the Ajanta Caves, famous for their stunning rock-cut Buddhist sculptures and frescoes.
Visit key caves like Cave 1 (with its impressive sculptures) and Cave 2 (notable for its murals).
Your guide will share historical insights and stories about the caves.
Travel to Ellora (approximately 1.5 hours).
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near Ellora. (Sample local cuisine!)
Explore the Ellora Caves, known for their remarkable architecture and diverse religious monuments (Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain).
Don’t miss the iconic Kailasa Temple (Cave 16), an architectural marvel.
Visit other significant caves based on interest, such as the Jain caves or the Buddhist caves.
Depart Ellora and head back to Aurangabad (approximately 1 hour).
Conclude your tour. You can choose to explore local markets or have dinner at a restaurant.

Start Point

Aurangabad

Finish Point

Aurangabad

Start time

7:00 am 8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am

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This tour involves a moderate amount of walking.
All guests are requested to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses/sunscreen, umbrella, hats or scarf and camera if interested in photography.
Children below 5 years of age (accompanied by an adult) are allowed to join for free.
A Sedan can accommodate 3 members only (4 years of age or older).
An SUV can accommodate 4 To 6 members only (4 years of age or older).
A bigger vehicle is arranged for the large group.
Each member must carry a valid photo ID.
The tour has a time limit of 10 hours.
After 10 hours, additional per-hour charges are applicable (to be paid directly to the guide in cash).