India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

2-Day Ajanta and Ellora Tour from Mumbai with Aurangabad Stay

2 Days Round trip from Mumbai Easy pace

tourists enjoy paintings and rock-cut sculptures the finest surviving ancient Indian art in Ajanta Buddhist cave dated from the 200 BCE to 480 CE in Aurangabad.

A group of American tourists touring the Ellora caves.

Ellora, Maharashtra - December 16, 2019 A beautiful view of Ellora 16th cave.

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the ancient wonders of Ajanta & Ellora Caves
02 Visit UNESCO-listed rock-cut temples with intricate carvings
03 See the historical Bibi Ka Maqbara
04 Explore Soneri Mahal, built between 1651 AD and 1653 AD

Explore Aurangabad's highlights, including the Mughal mausoleum Bibi Ka Maqbara, the tranquil Salim Ali Lake, and the historic Soneri Mahal. Visit the Ajanta Caves to admire their ancient paintings and sculptures, followed by the diverse Ellora Caves, where you can marvel at the intricately carved Kailasanatha Temple. This tour offers a deep dive into the rich heritage and stunning architecture of the region.

Visit the Ajanta Caves to admire their ancient paintings and sculptures, followed by the diverse Ellora Caves, where you can marvel at the intricately carved Kailasanatha Temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Mumbai, Aurangabad

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mumbai to Aurangabad and Local Sightseeing

Your tour will begin with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or residence within Mumbai city limits.
You will then be driven to Aurangabad, a journey of about 330 kilometres that takes approximately 7 hours.
After arriving in Aurangabad, you may check in to your hotel and relax for a while.
Once you are ready for a brief tour of Aurangabad, you may choose to visit the following suggested places:
Bibi Ka Maqbara: A Mughal mausoleum built in the mid-1600s using white marble. This complex features a garden, fountains, and intricate carvings.
Salim Ali Lake: Located in the northern part of the city, Salim Ali Lake is named after the naturalist Salim Ali, who is also known as the Birdman of India.
Soneri Mahal: Soneri Mahal was built between 1651 AD and 1653 AD by a Bandalkand chief who accompanied Aurangzeb into the Dakhan.
After completing your Aurangabad local sightseeing, you will be dropped back at your hotel or residence in Aurangabad.

Day 02

Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tour, Then Return to Mumbai

On the second day, your tour will begin with a pick-up from your hotel in Aurangabad. We suggest starting early in the morning so that you can spend more time at the caves.
Your first stop will be the Ajanta Caves. These caves are about 100 kilometres from Aurangabad and take around 3 hours to reach.
Upon arrival, you may explore the area, which is dotted with 30 ancient rock-cut caves. You will witness paintings, sculptures carved in rock, and several prayer halls.
It usually takes about 3 hours to complete the tour of the caves.
After the Ajanta Caves tour, you may proceed to the Ellora Caves, which are about 100 kilometres from Ajanta and take about 3 hours to reach.
Upon arrival, you may begin exploring the site. You will find Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments here, and one of the most iconic among them is the Kailasanatha Temple, which was built upside down by excavating a rock.
After completing the tour, you will be driven to Mumbai and dropped off at your hotel or residence within city limits.

Where this trip takes you

Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Bibi Ka Maqbara

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Mumbai 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

3-star accommodation for one night
1 breakfast
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Toll tax, parking, fuel, and driver allowance

What's Not Included

Food and drinks are not included.
Entrance charges are not included.
Entrance fees for the monuments will be advised separately.
Fees can be paid directly by tour takers at the monuments.
Guide service is not included in this tour.

Know before you go

Please note: Ajanta Caves remain closed every Monday, and Ellora Caves remain closed every Tuesday as a weekly holiday. Please plan your trip accordingly.

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