Ajanta Caves day tour from Aurangabad: Private car with pickup

See all of Ajanta's carved Buddhist monasteries in one full day from the city

A private day tour of Ajanta Caves from Aurangabad covers the 110km journey by air-conditioned car with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You visit all the caves in a single trip, with meal stops arranged to fit your pace. The tour takes a full day and suits all fitness levels. Children travel free when sharing with two paying adults.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour of Ajanta caves

• Travel 110km from Aurangabad
• Visit Ajanta caves
• Stop for breakfast and lunch

The experience

Ajanta Caves sits 110km from Aurangabad, far enough that a full day is needed to see the site properly. The tour picks you up from your hotel and drives you there in a private air-conditioned car, which means you travel on your own schedule without waiting for other groups. The caves themselves (a series of carved Buddhist monasteries cut into a cliff face) are the entire focus of the day. There are no other stops added to fill time.

Meal breaks happen when you want them, not on a fixed schedule. The operator builds in two or more stops for breakfast and lunch depending on your preference, so you eat when you're hungry rather than when a tour clock says so. The return to Aurangabad takes the same route, and you're dropped at your hotel by evening.

You can choose between a self-guided tour by private car or add a guide who travels with you. Both options include the same transport and pickup. The guide option simply adds interpretation at the caves themselves. Infants sit on an adult's lap at no extra charge, and the tour works for any fitness level.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private air-conditioned car for the full day.
• access to all Ajanta Caves.
• meal stops arranged to your preference.

Options for this experience

4 options

Ajanta Caves Tour – Car OnlyUp to 3 per booking · 6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:00Ajanta Caves Day Tour: this option provides an AC sedan for transportation. Pickup is included.

Ajanta Caves Tour – SUV OnlyUp to 6 per booking · 6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:00SUV Car (Innova or Crysta): this option provides an SUV (Innova or Crysta) for transportation to Ajanta Caves. Pickup is included.

Ajanta Caves Car + GuideUp to 3 per booking · 6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:00Ajanta Caves Tour With Guide: this tour includes a day trip to Ajanta Caves with a private sedan and a professional guide. Pickup is included.

Ajanta Caves SUV + GuideUp to 6 per booking · 6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:00SUV: this option provides an SUV for transportation and a government-approved professional guide. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aurangabad by Local

Is this one for you?Choose the guided option if you want context for what you're seeing at the caves. Pick the car-only tour if you prefer to explore at your own pace without narration. Either way, the private car means you set the rhythm for the day instead of following a group schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Ajanta Caves from Aurangabad, and how long does the drive take?

Ajanta Caves is 110km from Aurangabad city. The full day is needed because of the distance and the time spent exploring the caves themselves, not just the drive.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned car transport, and access to the caves are included. Meal stops are built into the day. You choose when and where to eat.

Can I add a guide to explain the caves, or do I explore on my own?

You can book the tour with a guide who travels with you, or as a self-guided trip by private car. Both include the same transport and hotel pickup. The guide option adds interpretation at the site.

Do children pay full price?

Child rates apply only when a child shares the booking with two paying adults. Infants sit on an adult's lap at no extra charge.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour takes a full day: between 8 and 12 hours depending on how long you spend at the caves and your meal stops. Hotel pickup begins in the morning. Your hotel will confirm the exact time when you book.