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Ajanta Ellora Caves
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Ajanta Ellora Caves

Aurangabad - Ajanta - Ellora

3 Days / 2 Nights
Breakfast
AC Car

Package Overview

Explore ancient rock-cut wonders! Ajanta and Ellora Caves, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites near Aurangabad, represent the zenith of ancient Indian architecture carved from solid rock. Ajanta 30 Buddhist caves (2nd century BC to 5th century AD) showcase exquisite paintings depicting Buddha life, Jataka tales, and ancient Indian society. Elloras 34 caves feature Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples, with Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) being the worlds largest monolithic structure carved from single rock. From history enthusiasts to art lovers, from archaeologists to spiritual seekers, these caves offer timeless masterpieces of human devotion and craftsmanship.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1:

Arrival and Ellora Caves - Arrive Aurangabad Airport/Station, freshen up, drive to Ellora (30km, 45 mins), explore 34 rock-cut caves (6th-10th century): Buddhist Caves (1-12) - Visit Cave 10 Vishwakarma (Chaitya hall with Buddha stupa, ribbed roof carved from rock), Hindu Caves (13-29) - Cave 16 Kailasa Temple (crown jewel, dedicated to Shiva, carved top-down from single rock, 200ft long, 100ft wide, 100ft high, took 100 years and removed 200,000 tons of rock, features entire Ramayana and Mahabharata scenes), Cave 21 Rameshwara, Cave 15 Dashavatara, Jain Caves (30-34) - Cave 32 Indra Sabha (multi-storied, painted ceiling), lunch break, return Aurangabad, evening visit Bibi Ka Maqbara (mini Taj Mahal built 1660), overnight|

Day 2:

Ajanta Caves - Early morning departure to Ajanta (106km, 2.5 hrs through scenic Western Ghats), park at entry point, battery bus to caves, explore 30 horseshoe-shaped Buddhist caves carved in ravine cliff along Waghora River (2nd century BC to 5th century AD, rediscovered 1819): Cave 1 - Vihara with stunning Padmapani Bodhisattva murals, Cave 2 - Painted ceiling with floral patterns, Cave 10 - Oldest Chaitya hall (2nd century BC), Cave 17 - Well-preserved paintings, Cave 19 - Chaitya with elaborate facade, Cave 26 - Large Chaitya with reclining Buddha, lunch at restaurant near site, return Aurangabad, overnight|

Day 3:

Aurangabad and Departure - Morning visit Daulatabad Fort (14km, strongest fort in India, complex defense system, Chand Minar tower 30m tall, steep climb to top with 360┬░ views), Panchakki (water mill from Mughal era, Sufi shrine), optional Aurangabad Caves (Buddhist, 2nd-6th century), lunch, checkout, transfer to airport/station, tour ends

What's Included

  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast, Ajanta Caves full-day excursion with guide, Ellora Caves tour including Kailasa Temple, Aurangabad city sightseeing (Bibi Ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort, Panchakki), All monument entry fees, Air-conditioned transportation, English-speaking archaeological guide, Battery bus at Ajanta parking to caves

What's Not Included

  • Flights/trains to/from Aurangabad, Lunch and dinner meals, Video camera charges at monuments, Museum entries, Daulatabad Fort guide fee, Personal expenses, Travel insurance, Tips for guide and driver

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Important Information

  • Group Size: Maximum 15 persons per group
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast
  • Transportation: AC Car
  • Guide Language: English, Hindi (other languages on request)
  • Documents Required: Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport), Photographs
  • Travel Insurance: Highly recommended (not included)

Note: Package details, prices, and inclusions are subject to change based on availability and season. Please confirm all details at the time of booking.

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