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2-Day History Tour Of Ellora & Ajanta Caves From Aurangabad
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    History, Sightseeing, Cave

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, Hindi, Marathi, Spanish

Description

Sign up for this tour of Ellora and Ajanta Caves, perfect for travellers who have limited budgets and time. Start your tour from Aurangabad to Ellora, consisting of 34 rock-cut caves famous for their architecture and sculptures. Then, head to Ajanta cave which holds 28 caves, known for its stone carved excavation and the beautiful paintings that tell Buddhism's history.

Highlights
  • Explore stone-carved excavation in the Ajanta caves
  • Visit 34 rock-cut famous caves at Ellora
  • Day 1: Aurangabad - Ellora expand_more
    • Get picked up from the hotel/airport/train station/bus station by 8 AM. 

    • Start the tour of Ellora, Ellora, which is 35 kilometres, 1 hour away from Aurangabad. These 34 monasteries and temples, extending over 2 km, were dug in a high basalt cliff wall not far from Aurangabad in Maharashtra. With its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, Ellora brings the civilisation of ancient India to life. The Ellora complex is a unique artistic creation and a technological exploit. With its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.

    • After the sightseeing is over, you can have lunch if you want, and after that, you will start the tour for Bibi - ka - maqbra. 

    Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

    Important Information: The tour guide will be with you throughout the journey to give you the detailed information.


  • Day 2: Aurangabad - Ajanta expand_more
    • Have breakfast at your hotel in Aurangabad, drive through Ajanta, a 100 km 2 hours journey from Aurangabad, the cotton-growing area, to Ajanta (UNESCO cultural heritage site). From the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD, the valley was inhabited by Buddhists. In a U-shaped valley cut steeply into the rock by the river Waguma, one finds numerous large cave temples driven into the rock. In a Mahayana cave, you can visit very well preserved murals with scenes from the life of Buddha. The entire complex has been declared a World Heritage Site. Delicate old Buddhist murals, fine stone reliefs and sculptures decorate the temples and monasteries carved into the rock. In Ajanta, 30 caves once belonged to a Buddhist monastery, standing on the rock face.

    • Stop for lunch in which the guide will show you a nice restaurant, and then later, you will come to Aurangabad, and you can stay at your hotel.

    Important Information: The tour guide will be with you throughout the journey to give you the detailed information.

What's Included
  • Transfers and sightseeing throughout the tour by an a/c car
  • Multilingual professional Indian guide for sightseeing
  • Good knowledgeable driver
  • Entrance cost of monuments as per the tour
  • All toll parking charges
What's Excluded
  • Camera fees and tips
  • Hotel
  • Any meal
  • Whatever doesn't mention in the inclusion
Know before you go
  • Explore UNESCO Ellora-Ajanta caves on two days tour with other attractions. This combo tour of Ellora and Ajanta is perfect for travellers who have limited budgets and time. You will get a chance to see a lot in this smart price tour. Sightseeing Ajanta caves on day one and sightseeing at Ellora caves on day 2. Pickup and Drop off for Airport/railway station/bus station in Aurangabad. 

  • Guided tour: These tourist attractions consist of 64 rock-cut caves located close to the city of Aurangabad. Today, Ajanta and Ellora Caves are UNESCO World Heritage sites.  

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

  • Not wheelchair accessible

  • Stroller accessible

  • Near public transportation

  • Infants must sit on laps

  • Infant seats available

  • No heart problems or other severe medical conditions.

  • Most travellers can participate.

  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard (* This price is for Sedan car. Extra adult:- 3350)
1 To 1 INR 14500 Per Person
Standard (* This price is for SUV car. Extra adult:- 3950)
1 To 1 INR 17450 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 179 / person