2-Day Ajanta Ellora Caves Tour from Aurangabad: Private Vehicle

Two UNESCO sites carved into mountainsides, thirty kilometers apart, both in a single overnight trip.

A 2-day private tour from Aurangabad takes you to Ajanta Caves on day one and Ellora Caves plus Daulatabad Fort on day two, with your choice of sedan or SUV and air-conditioned transport throughout. You select which cave complex to visit first and whether to include both or one of them. Monument entrance fees are separate. Ajanta closes Mondays and Ellora closes Tuesdays, so plan your dates around those closures.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Excursion to Ajanta Caves Full Day

• Visit Ajanta Caves Buddhist monastery
• Explore rock-cut cave monuments
• View paintings and sculptures

Day 2: Visit Ellora Caves and Historical Sites

• Tour Ellora Caves UNESCO site
• Visit Daulatabad Fort
• See Bibi Ka Maqbara monument

The experience

Day one is a full excursion to Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of twenty-nine rock-cut Buddhist monasteries carved into a mountainside. The caves hold paintings and sculpture that rank among the masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art and universal pictorial art. Your private vehicle handles the drive from Aurangabad, and you spend the day moving through the complex on foot, reading the carved chambers and the frescoes that have survived over fifteen centuries. The caves sit just outside the village of Ajanta in Aurangabad District.

Day two covers Ellora Caves, another UNESCO site, plus Daulatabad Fort and the Bibi Ka Maqbara: a mausoleum built by Azam Shah to honor his mother, Begum Rabia Durani, and striking enough in its resemblance to the Taj Mahal that it is sometimes called the Mini Taj. Daulatabad Fort is renowned for its defense systems and sits between the two cave sites. The itinerary moves you through these three stops in a single day, all by private transport with an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water provided.

You choose whether to book a sedan or SUV at checkout, and pickup is included. Monument entrance fees (charged separately by site and varying by visitor nationality) are not included in the tour price. A guide is not included unless you select an option that adds one. If you want interpretation at the caves, you can arrange that at booking.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle (sedan or SUV, your choice).
• complementary bottled water throughout the tour.
• pickup included.
• all transport between Aurangabad and the cave sites and forts.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ajanta and Ellora in 2 days by sedanUp to 3 per booking · 07:00Etios or Swift Dzire: suitable for 2 to 3 travelers; pickup is included

Ajanta and Ellora in 2 days by SUVUp to 5 per booking · 07:00Innova Crysta: suitable for 4 to 6 passengers; includes pickup

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

Information

Lasts 2d, runs every day at 07:00, from US$ 92.80 per group, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

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Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jk Tours travels LLP

Is this one for you?Book the sedan if you are traveling solo or as a couple. Choose the SUV if your group is larger or you want extra space for luggage. Both options give you the same private transport and itinerary. The vehicle size is the only difference. If you want interpretation at the caves rather than exploring on your own, add guide service when you book.

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Top questions

What exactly are the Ajanta Caves and why are they famous?

Ajanta Caves are a complex of twenty-nine rock-cut Buddhist monasteries carved directly into a mountainside, containing paintings and sculpture considered masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art and universal pictorial art. They have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and are located outside the village of Ajanta in Aurangabad District.

Can I visit both Ajanta and Ellora on this tour, or do I have to choose one?

You choose at checkout which caves to include. The tour is structured to visit Ajanta on day one and Ellora on day two, but you can select one or both depending on your preference and schedule.

What other sites does the second day include besides Ellora Caves?

Day two includes Ellora Caves, Daulatabad Fort (known for its strong defense systems), and the Bibi Ka Maqbara, a mausoleum that resembles the Taj Mahal. All three are covered in the full-day itinerary with private transport between them.

Are monument entrance fees included in the tour price?

Monument entrance fees are not included and are paid separately at each site. Fees vary by visitor nationality: foreign visitors typically pay INR 600 for Ajanta or Ellora, INR 300 for Daulatabad Fort, and INR 600 for Bibi Ka Maqbara.

What days of the week should I avoid for this tour?

Ajanta Caves close on Mondays and Ellora Caves close on Tuesdays. Plan your 2-day tour dates to avoid those days, or adjust your itinerary to visit only the site that is open on your travel dates.

Is a guide included, and can I add one if I want?

A guide is not included in the standard tour. If you want guided interpretation at the caves, you can select an option that adds guide service at checkout.