4 Days – Aurangabad, Ajanta & Ellora Caves Tour
This 4-day Aurangabad itinerary blends history, culture, and ancient art. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves, explore the grand Daulatabad Fort, admire the Mughal-era Bibi Ka Maqbara, and see the sacred Grishneshwar Temple. Optional visit to the Pithalkora Caves adds another dimension to the region’s timeless heritage.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Ajanta Caves with ancient Buddhist murals and frescoes.
- Discover Ellora Caves including the iconic Kailasa Temple.
- Visit Daulatabad Fort, Bibi Ka Maqbara & Aurangabad Caves.
- See Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple.
- Optional visit to Pithalkora Caves, one of India’s earliest Buddhist cave sites.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Aurangabad Airport or Railway Station where our representative welcomes you and assists with hotel transfer. After check-in, spend the day relaxing or exploring the local markets and cuisine at your own pace.
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided visit to Ajanta Caves. Built between the 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE, the caves feature Buddhist monasteries, prayer halls, paintings, and intricate sculptures.
Admire the horseshoe-shaped cliffside complex of 30 caves — a masterpiece of ancient Indian art.
Ajanta Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Closed on Mondays
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
Begin the day with breakfast and proceed to Ellora Caves, home to 34 magnificent rock-cut temples representing Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain faiths. The highlight is the awe-inspiring Kailasa Temple carved from a single monolithic rock.
Continue to Pithalkora Caves (optional), known for early Buddhist sculptures and set in a picturesque valley around 78 km from Aurangabad.
Ellora Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Closed on Tuesdays
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
After breakfast, explore Aurangabad’s historic attractions including Aurangabad Caves, Daulatabad Fort, Bibi Ka Maqbara (Mini Taj Mahal), Grishneshwar Temple, Aurangzeb’s Tomb, and Panchakki.
Later, transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Tour ends with beautiful memories.
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.
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