3 Days – Ajanta & Ellora Caves Tour from Aurangabad
Tour Overview
This 3-day Aurangabad itinerary takes you through the region’s most celebrated heritage sites, including the Ajanta and Ellora Caves — both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore ancient Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cave temples, richly carved sculptures, and breathtaking murals dating back over 2,000 years. The tour also includes key historical landmarks in Aurangabad such as Bibi Ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort, and Panchakki.
Tour Highlights:
- Full-day guided visits to Ajanta & Ellora Caves.
- Explore Daulatabad Fort, Bibi Ka Maqbara & Aurangabad Caves.
- Marvel at ancient Buddhist murals and rock-cut temples.
- Visit Ghrishneshwar Temple (Jyotirlinga shrine).
- Optional visit to Pithalkora Caves.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Aurangabad Airport or Railway Station where our representative welcomes you and transfers you to your hotel. After check-in, begin exploring the city's historic landmarks.
Visit Aurangabad Caves, Daulatabad Fort with its secret pathways, Panchakki, Bibi Ka Maqbara (Mini Taj Mahal), Ghrishneshwar Temple, and Aurangzeb’s tomb.
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
After breakfast, drive to Ajanta Caves, carved by Buddhist monks between the 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE. The caves are world-famous for their mural paintings, frescoes, and sculptures depicting the life of Buddha.
The horseshoe-shaped valley houses 30 caves with ancient prayer halls and monasteries, offering insights into early Indian art.
Ajanta Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Closed on Mondays
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
After breakfast, visit the Ellora Caves — a spectacular complex of 34 rock-cut temples that include Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments. The highlight is the Kailasa Temple (Cave 16), carved entirely from a single rock.
Continue to Pithalkora Caves (optional), known for their early Buddhist sculptures and peaceful natural surroundings.
Ellora Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Closed on Tuesdays
You will then be transferred to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
What's Included
Clear details of what is covered in your private tour.
Included
- Hotel accommodation on double/twin sharing.
- Daily breakfast at all hotels.
- Private vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets (as per itinerary).
- Train tickets (as per itinerary).
- Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking & allowance.
- All applicable taxes.
- Assistance on arrival & departure.
Not Included
- International airfare.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, tips, etc.
- Entry tickets, activity fees & guide charges.
- Camera/permit charges wherever applicable.
- Travel insurance.