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Most Popular 2-Day Guided Tour of Ajanta & Ellora Caves with Car

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $115 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the rich heritage of Aurangabad on this budget-friendly 2-day tour of Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this smart tour offers a chance to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Ajanta and Ellora Caves—along with other iconic attractions like Bibi Ka Maqbara, and Aurangabad City.

Choose your preferred vehicle—sedan or SUV—and decide if you'd like to include a guide who speaks your language, whether it's English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Japanese. This customizable tour ensures a personalized experience, allowing you to enjoy the historical wonders of India in a unique and unforgettable way.

Book now and embark on a journey that brings India's culture and history to life!

Activity location

  • Ajanta Caves
    • Ajanta Caves Road
    • 431001, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ajanta Caves
    • Ajanta Caves Road
    • 431001, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

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AC SUV car, no Guide included.
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private Car: This option includes a private AC SUV (Innova Crysta) for a comfortable journey. Please note that a guide is not included.
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$153.29 x 1 Adult$153.29
Paid at activity$18.17
Total
Price is $171.46
AC Sedan, no Guide included
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private Car: This option includes a private AC sedan (Toyota Etios) for a comfortable journey. Please note that a guide is not included.
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$96.52 x 1 Adult$96.52
Paid at activity$18.17
Total
Price is $114.69
AC SUV with guide included.
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private Car and Guide:: This option includes a private AC SUV (Innova Crysta) and a professional guide to make your tour comfortable and easy.
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$316.80 x 1 Adult$316.80
Paid at activity$18.17
Total
Price is $334.97
AC Sedan with guide included.
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private Car and Guide:: This option includes a private AC sedan (Toyota Etios) and a professional guide to make your tour comfortable and easy.
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$261.16 x 1 Adult$261.16
Paid at activity$18.17
Total
Price is $279.33

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Professional guide (If tour booked with option including Guide)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottles of mineral water & Torch for exploring caves.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All toll parking, Fuel, taxes and service charges.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfers and sightseeing by a private A/C car with a professional driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Ajanta Caves Entrance Ticket
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Ellora Caves Entrance Ticket
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bibi Ka Maqbra Entrance Ticket
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Ajanta & Ellora Shuttle Bus
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Monument Ticket Prices: Ajanta Caves: INR 40 (SAARC countries), INR 600 (Non-SAARC countries) Ellora Caves: INR 40 (SAARC countries), INR 600 (Non-SAARC countries), Bibi Ka Maqbara: INR 30 (SAARC countries), INR 300 (Non-SAARC countries)
  • Please carry Indian Rupees (INR) for monument entry tickets, as cards are not accepted. We also recommend bringing sunglasses, comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sunscreen, and a water bottle for a comfortable and enjoyable visit.
  • Your guide will help you buy entrance fees at monuments, so you will not have to wait in a queue to buy entrance fees.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Ajanta Caves are closed every Monday. Ellora Caves are closed every Tuesday.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Ajanta Caves Tours.
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Ajanta Caves
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket not included
Welcome to Aurangabad! Our team will meet you at your chosen pickup point and give you a quick idea of the day’s plan. You’ll be introduced to your driver or guide before we begin the tour. Drive to Ajanta Caves We’ll start with a scenic 2-hour drive (around 100 km) to the famous Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When we reach the parking area (4 km from the caves), a shuttle bus will take us to the entrance. Don’t worry—your guide will help with shuttle and entry tickets. Explore the Ajanta Caves Spend around 3 hours exploring these ancient rock-cut caves, dating back to the 2nd century BC. Inside, you’ll see beautiful Buddhist carvings, paintings, and stories told through art. Lunch and Return After the cave visit, enjoy a tasty local lunch (your guide will suggest a good place). Then we’ll head back to Aurangabad, ending your wonderful day with great memories.
Day 2: Ellora Caves - Bibi ka Maqbara Tour.
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Ellora Caves
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket not included
Start Your Day Enjoy your breakfast, then meet your driver or guide at 8:30 a.m. in your hotel lobby. Visit Ellora Caves We’ll drive about 1 hour (35 km) to the amazing Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These caves are over 1,000 years old and show beautiful art from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religions. Don’t miss Cave 16 — the famous Kailash Temple, carved from a single rock and dedicated to Lord Shiva! Lunch Break After exploring the caves, you can take a break and enjoy a nice lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara Next, we’ll drive about 30 km to see Bibi Ka Maqbara, also known as the "Mini Taj Mahal." It’s a beautiful monument and a great way to end your day.
Bibi Ka Maqbara
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Afternoon Visit to Bibi Ka Maqbara After your visit to the stunning Ellora Caves, we’ll drive around 30 km to Bibi Ka Maqbara. Built by Prince Azam Shah in memory of his mother, this beautiful monument is often called the “Taj of the Deccan.” Its lovely Mughal-style architecture makes it a must-see in Aurangabad. Shopping Time & Tour End Next, enjoy some free time to shop for local specialties like Himroo and Paithani sarees — perfect souvenirs from Aurangabad! After shopping, we’ll drop you off at the place of your choice — whether it’s your hotel, the airport, or the train station. Note: This tour is perfect if you have an afternoon flight — drop-off is available anytime between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location

Activity location

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    Ajanta Caves
    • Ajanta Caves Road
    • 431001, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ajanta Caves
    • Ajanta Caves Road
    • 431001, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

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