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Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Ajanta Caves Road, Aurangabad, India

The Basics

Most visitors opt to take an Ajanta and Ellora caves tour from Aurangabad, and it’s possible to explore both sites on a full-day tour. Those in Mumbai can also opt for a multi-day tour that includes transfers to and from Aurangabad Airport, an overnight stay in Aurangabad, and a visit to nearby attractions such as Aurangabad Caves, Daulatabad Fort, and the Taj Mahal–inspired Bibi Ka Maqbara shrine.

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2 Day Most Popular Ajanta Ellora Caves Private Tour With Guide And Car.
2 Day Most Popular Ajanta Ellora Caves Private Tour With Guide And Car.
US$105.42 per adult
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Very good experience
Our driver Santosh was very good. He was prompt and worked the itinerary to match our interests. He was quite informative and good in communication.
George_M, Feb 2023

Recent reviews from experiences in India

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Immersive experience at the Caves!
Mahendra_V, Mar 2023
Ajanta and Ellora Caves tour from Aurangabad
Our tour driver promptly picked us up in Aurungabad and drove us to both Ajanta and Ellora caves. We toured these spectacular world Heritage sites from 7 am to 4 pm, we’ll worth the trip. The manager Mr. Jai Singh also made a follow up call to ensure all was going well. This Viator booking was reasonably priced and enjoyable. Thanks very much, Mahendra & Louise from the USA
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Great experience. A must.
Antonio_B, Feb 2023
2 Day Most Popular Ajanta Ellora Caves Private Tour With Guide And Car.
Everything on time, confortable car. Very good experience with Mr. Sherkan. Always helpful an informative.
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Hastle free and relaxing Tour
Amen_I, Jan 2023
Private Car and Guide Hire for Ajanta and Ellora Caves 2 day Tour.
Had very pleasant and relaxing trip... Driver pick up from station early morning 😊🌅 Totally worth it
star-5
Awesome trip. Enjoyed the...
Nilav_G, Dec 2022
Audio Guided Walking Tour of Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad on HopOn India App
Awesome trip. Enjoyed the immersive experience. The audio experience was the best thing and everyone must take it.
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Ajantha and Ellora 2 day tour
Srinath_I, Dec 2022
2 Day Most Popular Ajanta Ellora Caves Private Tour With Guide And Car.
Our trip to Ajantha and Ellora was excellent. Tour Operator Sher Khan was very courteous and caring. Responded to emails very quickly. He also met us twice to ensure good service. Our Guide Ali was outstanding and was very helpful throughout the trip. Ali started as a guide and then became a very caring friend. Our Driver was driving carefully and was courteous throughout the trip. Kudos to the team. Highly Recommend Viator.
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Excellent service
Anita_S, Mar 2023
2 Day Private Ajanta and Ellora Caves Guided Tour.
We booked our Ajanta and Ellora tours from Viator. The arrangements from picking us up from the Airport to the destinations, taking us to our hotel and then to the tours, being prompt the next morning to pick us up again, was fantastic and so well organized. Our driver - Sher Khan…… we cannot say enough about him and his service. He really took it upon himself to ensure we were well taken care of. His driving (in a city of crazy drivers) was all about our safety. He showed us around and ensured we were well informed. SherKhan is someone who I would highly recommend, this individual is all about taking care of his guests - I would not use anyone but this guy…..immaculate and with great customer service mentality. Special mention of our Tour guides - Mr Pitambar (Ajanta caves) and My Ajiyaz (Ellora) so knowledgeable, great English and super nice guys. All three Sher Khan and our guides are well worth the money spent and then some. We will highly recommend Sher Khan for your tours.
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We really enjoyed safety...
Noriko_T, Oct 2021
Private Car and Guide Hire for Ajanta and Ellora Caves 2 day Tour.
We really enjoyed safety and comfortable drive during our tour and our driver had good manners, not pushy.
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wonder full trip experience in a completely unknown territory
Prasanna_T, Jan 2023
Ajanta & Ellora Caves and Sightseeing 2 days Tour
we were thrilled to visit this amazing cave complex with the support of a Viator operator Shohib from Aurangabad. our driver Salman is very helpful, punctual and friendly. His opinions were very helpful to manage the trip as this was our first visit to India. He took us a bit around Aurangabad city also it was not on the itinerary. His driving skill on that road through very high traffic due to political rally has to be praised. Both Ajantha and Ellora have magnificent art skills in India it is worth visiting. Thank you Shohib and Salman for making our trip enjoyable and memorable
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two-day trip to Ellora and Ajanta caves
Yihong_P, Oct 2022
2 Day Private Ajanta and Ellora Caves Guided Tour.
I highly recommend the trip to the two cave temples. Our guide Ram was wonderful, full of knowledge and passion. One thing I would see improve is the transparency of the company. When we asked to find a money exchange and ATM, the company changed money with us at the rate 1 us dollars to 77.5 rupees, lower than if we did it at money exchange place. The company helped us find a hotel after we got there, which was good, but we found out by chance at checking out, the company charged us 2000 rupees more than the hotel charge.
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Amaizing experience
Oscar_C, May 2022
Ajanta & Ellora Caves and Sightseeing 2 days Tour
The places I visited were amaizing, like nothing else I have ever seen In the world. The driver Shoaib was great, explaining me what I needed to know. Also he was really patient to wait for me and to drive me around stores. I enjoyed the conversations I had with Shoaib.
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Excellent
Arjoon, May 2022
Ajanta Ellora Caves Combo- 2 Day Guided Tour
Excellent personalized service. Pankaj was insightful and bought the caves to life. Detail oriented with a lot of facts about the caves and surrounding areas. Book this tour if you are looking for a wholesome experience in Ajanta/ Ellora
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Great flexible guides
Darren_M, Jul 2022
Private 2 Days Tour: Ajanta Ellora Caves and Aurangabad City
As aussie tourists, we made sure we booked with a 5 star company and we are glad we did. Our young driver Shabaz was friendly but not pushy. he was also happy to alter our schedule and made sure my husband got his daily cappuccino fix. caves were good - we skipped the village though because we’d heard it was more a religious thing and not our cup of tea. We didn’t get guides and we’re glad we didn’t. It’s actually very tiring when you have to listen all day, and for us - we were happy fo do it all at our pace which was much quicker than if we had to wait for a history lesson.
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • The best views of the Ellora Caves are from the hills above the Kailasa Temple—wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots if you plan to climb the hillside.

  • Both sites have visitor centers that are equipped with restaurants, shops, restrooms, and parking.

  • Bring a flashlight to the Ajanta caves—many are dark and poorly lit.

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How to Get There

The caves are located in northern Maharashtra, around 250 miles (400 kilometers) northeast of Mumbai. The closest railway stations are Aurangabad for the Ellora caves (around 45 minutes from the station) and Jalgaon for the Ajanta caves (around 1.5 hours from the station); you’ll need to take a taxi to reach the caves. You can rent a car and drive between the two sites, which are about two hours away from each other, but most visitors opt for a guided tour.

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When to Get There

The caves are open to visitors year round, but the best time to visit is from November to March, when the weather is cooler and dryer. The caves can get busy, especially on weekends and national holidays, so plan a weekday visit and arrive in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the biggest crowds. If you’re hoping to visit both in one trip, be aware that the Ellora caves are closed on Tuesdays, while the Ajanta caves are closed on Mondays.

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Exploring the Ajanta and Ellora Caves

At Ajanta, rock-cut caves are set around a horseshoe-shaped valley in the Sahayadri hills—an astonishing feat considering that they were created by hand with only a hammer and chisel. The Buddhist caves are adorned with ancient Indian art, including paintings and sculptures that chronicle the life of the Buddha. At Ellora, you’ll find the massive Kailasa Temple, a magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and flanked by life-size elephant statues.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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