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

Both cave systems fit into two days because the AC vehicle handles the drive between them.

A 2-day tour of Ajanta and Ellora Caves from Aurangabad in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver pickup from your hotel. Day one is devoted to Ajanta's Buddhist rock-cut caves. Day two covers Ellora Caves, Daulatabad Fort and Bibi Ka Maqbara. The vehicle and fuel are included. You take a shuttle bus from the Ajanta parking area to the caves themselves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Ajanta Caves Full Day Tour

• Pick-up from your location
• Travel to Ajanta Caves parking area
• Take shuttle bus to caves area
• Explore Ajanta Caves
• Return to parking area
• Travel back to Aurangabad

Day 2: Ellora Caves and Sightseeing

• Pick-up from your location
• Visit Ellora Caves
• Visit Daulatabad Fort
• Visit Bibi ka Maqbara
• Drop at your location

The experience

The two-day structure lets you see both UNESCO World Heritage sites without rushing. Day one focuses entirely on Ajanta Caves. The driver picks you up from your hotel, takes you to the parking area, and you board a shuttle to reach the caves themselves. After exploring the Buddhist monasteries carved into the rock face, you return to the parking area and the driver brings you back to Aurangabad. Day two starts with Ellora Caves, then continues to Daulatabad Fort and finishes at Bibi Ka Maqbara, the monument often called the mini Taj Mahal, before dropping you back at your location.

The air-conditioned vehicle is included for both days, along with fuel and parking fees. A live guide is available in English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian and other languages if you book the option that includes one. The route between Ajanta and Ellora is roughly 60 kilometers, which the AC vehicle makes manageable across the two days. Public transportation alternatives exist nearby if you prefer to arrange your own movement, though most travelers book the full package for the convenience of not coordinating shuttles and taxis between sites.

Admission fees to the caves are not included in the package price and vary by nationality: Indian nationals pay one rate, foreign visitors another. The vehicle seats vary by option: the standard package uses a sedan, while the SUV option accommodates up to six passengers. Infants travel on an adult's lap. The tour suits all fitness levels, though Ajanta and Ellora involve walking on uneven ground and climbing stairs within the cave complexes.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for both days.
• fuel and parking fees.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• shuttle bus transfer to Ajanta Caves from the parking area.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian and additional languages (available on the "2 Days Tour in AC Car + Guide" option).

Options for this experience

4 options

One-day trip to the Ellora Caves onlyUp to 4 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00Sedan car for 4 plus 1 passengers. Includes pickup.

A two-day Ajanta Ellora tour package by air-conditioned vehicleUp to 3 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · No fixed timePrivate sedan car for up to 4 passengers plus 1: on this tour we provide only transportation in an air-conditioned car from Aurangabad city to the Ajanta and Ellora Caves on both days. Pickup is included.

Two-day tour by SUV for up to 6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00SUV for 6 plus 1 passengers. Pickup is included.

Two-day tour by AC car with guideUp to 3 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 10:00AC sedan car with guide. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese, Marathi and Russian

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aurangabad Car Rental

Is this one for you?Book this two-day package to visit both Ajanta and Ellora in one trip rather than scheduling them separately, with an AC vehicle handling the drive between sites.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Marathi and Japanese.

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.

What's the difference between the Ajanta caves and Ellora caves?

Ajanta Caves are Buddhist monasteries and prayer halls carved into a horseshoe-shaped ravine, dating from around the 2nd century BCE. Ellora Caves, located about 60 kilometers away, span three religions (Buddhist, Hindu and Jain), and were carved over a longer period. The two-day itinerary separates them so you can spend a full day at each without the day feeling rushed.

Do I need a guide to understand what I'm looking at inside the caves?

A live guide in English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian and other languages is available if you book the "2 Days Tour in AC Car + Guide" option. Without a guide, you'll walk the caves independently. The shuttle bus from the Ajanta parking area and signage at both sites help orient you, but a guide adds context about the carvings, inscriptions and the history of each cave.

How long do I actually spend inside the caves each day?

Day one at Ajanta is a full day devoted to the caves after the drive and shuttle transfer. Day two includes Ellora Caves plus two additional stops (Daulatabad Fort and Bibi Ka Maqbara), so your time at Ellora is part of a longer itinerary rather than a full day alone. The exact hours depend on how long you linger at each site, but the driver and vehicle are with you for the entire two days.

What if I only want to see Ellora, not both caves?

A one-day Ellora Caves trip is available as a separate option if you prefer to skip Ajanta. That option covers Ellora, Daulatabad Fort and Bibi Ka Maqbara in a single day with the same AC vehicle and driver pickup from your hotel.

Does the price change if I travel with a larger group?

The SUV option seats up to six passengers and is priced per vehicle, so the cost per person decreases as your group grows. The standard sedan option is also available. Pricing for each option is set by the operator. You choose the vehicle size that fits your group at checkout.