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Ajanta Ellora Caves Tour Package
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Overview
Ajanta Ellora Caves Tour Package is a 2-day/1-night weekend getaway package covering Maharashtra. The route takes you through Day 1: Mumbai / Pune → Aurangabad Arrival, Day 2 (3D): Aurangabad → Ajanta Caves → Aurangabad and Day 2 (2D) / Day 3 (3D): Ellora Caves → Departure, with a private cab and driver for your group the whole way — no fixed group tour timings, no sharing with strangers. Pricing is transparent — cab-wise, per-person and per-couple rates are shown above — and every booking is backed by a confirmation voucher, a dedicated support number, and the Cab Trip Zone policy document below. Whether it's a weekend getaway or a longer family holiday, this Maharashtra package can be tailored to your travel dates — just call ahead for a custom itinerary.
Route Covered
📍 Day 1: Mumbai / Pune → Aurangabad Arrival📍 Day 2 (3D): Aurangabad → Ajanta Caves → Aurangabad📍 Day 2 (2D) / Day 3 (3D): Ellora Caves → Departure
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Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Mumbai / Pune → Aurangabad Arrival
Pickup at 8:00 AM from your preferred location. From Mumbai, the drive to Aurangabad takes approximately 6.5 to 7 hours via Nashik; from Pune, around 5 to 5.5 hours via Ahmednagar. Depending on your starting point, you should arrive in Aurangabad by early-to-mid afternoon.
After checking into your hotel, the late afternoon (3:00 PM – 5:30 PM) can be used for a visit to Bibi Ka Maqbara, a Mughal-era mausoleum often compared to a smaller version of the Taj Mahal, located conveniently within the city itself. Evening is kept relaxed for dinner and overnight stay, allowing you to rest before a full day of cave sightseeing.
Day 2: Day 2 (3D): Aurangabad → Ajanta Caves → Aurangabad
Day 2 begins at 8:00 AM with breakfast, followed by the drive to Ajanta Caves (approx. 2 to 2.5 hours), arriving by around 10:30 AM. The morning and early afternoon (10:30 AM – 2:00 PM) are spent exploring the 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves, known for their exceptional mural paintings, using the ASI shuttle bus system from the base parking area.
After lunch nearby, the return drive to Aurangabad begins by 3:00 PM, arriving back by early evening. Overnight stay in Aurangabad, ready for Ellora the following day.
Day 3: Day 2 (2D) / Day 3 (3D): Ellora Caves → Departure
The final day begins at 8:00 AM with the drive to Ellora Caves (approx. 45 minutes to 1 hour), arriving by around 9:00 AM. The morning and early afternoon (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM) are spent exploring the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cave groups, with the Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) as the definite highlight of the visit.
After lunch, the return journey to Mumbai or Pune begins by 2:30 PM, with drop-off timing depending on your starting point — approximately 9:00–9:30 PM for Mumbai, or 7:30–8:00 PM for Pune.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ What's Included
- **Destination(s) :
- Duration : 2Days/1Nights
- Hotel(s) / Houseboat : Hotel
- Meal Plan (CP/MAP) : CP
- Vehicle Type** : Selected
- INCLUSIONS (STANDARD — ALL PACKAGES)
- • Pick-up and drop from the nearest Airport / Railway Station / Bus Stand / Hotel
- • Private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the confirmed itinerary (vehicle will run Non-AC on hill/mountain routes)
- • Transportation at disposal for the number of days mentioned in the itinerary
- • Accommodation on double-sharing basis at the hotel(s) specified, or similar
- • Meal plan as booked — Breakfast only (CP), or Breakfast & Dinner (MAP), as per hotel menu
- • All sightseeing and excursions specifically listed in the itinerary
- • Driver's allowance (bata), toll tax, parking, road tax, fuel charges
- • Local assistance available 24x7 throughout the trip
- • Any destination-specific inclusion (welcome drink, houseboat stay, boat/shikara ride, etc.) as mentioned in the individual package itinerary
✘ What's Not Included
- • Airfare / train fare / bus fare of any kind
- • Travel insurance and Medical emergency
- • 5% GST and TCS, as applicable
- • Entry / entrance fees for monuments, temples, gardens, parks, safaris, rides, boating, shows, museums and interstate/state permit charges
- • Any adventure activity, ropeway, cable-car/gondola ride, or 4x4/chain-vehicle charges, unless specifically included
- • Camera charges, if any (dependent on lens size/type)
- • Room heater / air-conditioning charges where not part of the standard room tariff
- • Extra charges for early check-in or late check-out
- • Tips/gratuities for driver, guide and restaurant staff
- • Personal expenses — laundry, telephone, internet, mini-bar, and alcoholic/other beverages (unless specifically mentioned)
- • Portage at airports and hotels
- • Travel cost from your residence up to the point of pick-up
- • Any expense arising from circumstances beyond our control — political disturbance, strike, landslide, heavy rainfall, roadblock, vehicle breakdown, or flight/train/bus delay
- • Any increase in taxes, fuel prices or land-arrangement costs coming into effect prior to departure
- • Any service or sightseeing not specifically mentioned under Inclusions for that package
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Know Before You Go
- Carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/DL) for every traveller — hotels and some checkpoints ask for it.
- Pack according to Maharashtra's season — check the local weather a few days before departure and pack accordingly.
- Keep your booking voucher and driver/vehicle details handy (sent by Cab Trip Zone after confirmation).
- Please be ready at the pickup point 10–15 minutes before the scheduled time to keep the itinerary on track.
- Carry some cash for personal expenses, tips and anything not covered under Inclusions — card/UPI acceptance can be patchy in remote areas.
- Mobile network can be weak in ghats, valleys and remote stretches of the route — inform family of your rough schedule in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can Ajanta and Ellora both be covered in 2 days?
It's tight but possible if Ellora is the priority, since Ajanta is considerably further from Aurangabad (about 105 km versus Ellora's 30 km). For a proper visit to both sites without rushing, the 3 Day option is recommended.
Q2. Are Ajanta and Ellora open every day?
No — Ajanta Caves are closed on Mondays, and Ellora Caves are closed on Tuesdays. We plan your itinerary around these closure days to make sure you don't miss either site.
Q3. Is hotel accommodation included in this package?
Yes, hotel stay in Aurangabad is included — 1 night for the 2 Day package, 2 nights for the 3 Day package.
Q4. How much walking is involved at each site?
Both sites involve significant walking — Ajanta's caves are arranged in a horseshoe shape along a hillside, and Ellora's cave groups are spread across a few kilometres. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended for both.
Q5. What is the best time of year to visit Ajanta and Ellora?
October to March offers the most comfortable weather for the extensive walking involved at both sites. Summer months (April–June) can get quite hot, especially at Ellora's more exposed cave areas.
Q6. What is included and excluded in this Ajanta Ellora tour package?
The package includes AC cab travel from Mumbai or Pune and hotel stay in Aurangabad for the chosen duration. It excludes meals (unless specified), cave entry tickets, ASI shuttle bus charges at Ajanta, and personal expenses.
Terms & Conditions
- Booking is confirmed only after receipt of payment as per the Payment Policy below.
- Rates shown are per the pricing shared on this page and are subject to change during peak season, long weekends and festival dates until booking is confirmed.
- Valid government photo ID is mandatory for every traveller at hotel check-in and at applicable checkpoints.
- Itinerary timings may vary due to traffic, weather, road/ghat closures or local restrictions — Wonder India Cab Trip Zone and Cab Trip Zone are not liable for delays caused by such factors.
- Any entry tickets, permits, meals or stays not listed under Inclusions are payable directly by the traveller.
- Full cancellation, refund and payment terms are governed by the Cab Trip Zone Policy Document below, which forms part of these Terms & Conditions.
Cab Trip Zone – Policy Document
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- The company does not provide any medical, accident, or emergency claim services.
- In case of accidents or emergencies, claims (if any) are strictly subject to the cab owner's insurance policy.
- Cab Trip Zone will not be liable for any damages, losses, or compensation claims.
- By booking through Cab Trip Zone, you confirm that you understand and accept this disclaimer.
✅ Confirmation Policy
- As soon as you make the payment, you will receive a confirmation email from Cab Trip Zone.
- The remaining balance must be paid before the travel date.
💰 Refund Policy
- Refunds (if applicable) will be processed within 10 business days.
- All refunds will be credited to the traveler's Cab Trip Zone wallet.
❌ Cancellation Policy
- 60+ days before travel → 10% cancellation fee.
- 30–60 days before travel → 25% cancellation fee.
- 15–30 days before travel → 50% cancellation fee.
- 7–15 days before travel → 75% cancellation fee.
- Within 7 days of travel → 100% cancellation fee (no refund).
⚠️ In case of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or other uncontrollable circumstances, trips may be cancelled. Alternate feasible options will be provided. Cash refunds will not be available.
💳 Payment Policy
- 100% of the tour cost must be paid at the time of booking.
✍️ Final Note: This policy ensures transparency and protects both the traveler and Cab Trip Zone. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to all terms mentioned above.
Ajanta Ellora Caves Tour Package — Travel Guide
Planning an Ajanta Ellora caves tour package allows travellers to explore two of India's most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites, both located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Wonder India Cab Trip Zone specialises in this route, offering a flexible Ajanta Ellora tour from Mumbai or Pune available in both 2 Day and 3 Day options, structured around the genuine travel distances involved between the two cave complexes.
The Ellora Caves, located about 30 km from Aurangabad, are unique for showcasing Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain rock-cut architecture side by side, spanning roughly the 6th to 10th centuries CE. The undisputed highlight of any ellora caves tour package is the Kailasa Temple (Cave 16), a monolithic structure carved entirely from a single rock face, widely regarded as one of the most ambitious feats of ancient rock-cut architecture in the world.
The Ajanta Caves, located further away at approximately 105 km from Aurangabad, consist of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments dating from the 2nd century BCE to around 480 CE. A proper ajanta caves tour package centres around the site's exceptional mural paintings and sculptures depicting the life of the Buddha and Jataka tales — frescoes considered among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian painting, preserved for nearly two thousand years within the cool, dark cave interiors.
Given the distance between the two sites and from Aurangabad itself, a well-planned ajanta ellora 3 day tour typically dedicates a full day to each cave complex, rather than attempting to combine both into a single rushed day. This approach lets visitors properly absorb Ajanta's painted narrative cycles and Ellora's massive rock-cut temples without feeling hurried through either site. Travellers with tighter schedules can opt for the ajanta ellora 2 day tour, which focuses primarily on Ellora given its closer proximity to Aurangabad.
One of the practical advantages of booking a guided aurangabad ajanta ellora tour rather than visiting independently is navigating the specific logistics each site requires — Ajanta, in particular, requires visitors to park at a base area and use ASI-operated shuttle buses to reach the caves themselves, a system that can be confusing for first-time visitors. Wonder India Cab Trip Zone's drivers are familiar with both site logistics and help plan visits to avoid the worst of the midday heat and tourist crowds.
Both cave complexes are best visited during the cooler months from October to March, since the extensive walking involved, particularly at Ajanta's horseshoe-shaped cave arrangement, can be tiring during Maharashtra's hotter summer months. Both sites are also closed on specific weekdays (Ajanta on Mondays, Ellora on Tuesdays), which is worth factoring into trip planning.
This heritage tour is well suited for history enthusiasts, art and architecture lovers, and families interested in exposing children to India's ancient artistic traditions. Every part of the journey — pickup from Mumbai or Pune, cab travel to both cave sites, hotel coordination in Aurangabad, and guidance on site-specific logistics — is handled so you can focus on the caves themselves.
If you've been searching for a reliable Ajanta Ellora tour package from Mumbai or Pune that gives both UNESCO sites the time they genuinely deserve, Wonder India Cab Trip Zone's package is designed exactly for that — realistic planning, local site knowledge, and a properly paced exploration of India's ancient rock-cut heritage.
The Ellora Caves, located about 30 km from Aurangabad, are unique for showcasing Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain rock-cut architecture side by side, spanning roughly the 6th to 10th centuries CE. The undisputed highlight of any ellora caves tour package is the Kailasa Temple (Cave 16), a monolithic structure carved entirely from a single rock face, widely regarded as one of the most ambitious feats of ancient rock-cut architecture in the world.
The Ajanta Caves, located further away at approximately 105 km from Aurangabad, consist of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments dating from the 2nd century BCE to around 480 CE. A proper ajanta caves tour package centres around the site's exceptional mural paintings and sculptures depicting the life of the Buddha and Jataka tales — frescoes considered among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian painting, preserved for nearly two thousand years within the cool, dark cave interiors.
Given the distance between the two sites and from Aurangabad itself, a well-planned ajanta ellora 3 day tour typically dedicates a full day to each cave complex, rather than attempting to combine both into a single rushed day. This approach lets visitors properly absorb Ajanta's painted narrative cycles and Ellora's massive rock-cut temples without feeling hurried through either site. Travellers with tighter schedules can opt for the ajanta ellora 2 day tour, which focuses primarily on Ellora given its closer proximity to Aurangabad.
One of the practical advantages of booking a guided aurangabad ajanta ellora tour rather than visiting independently is navigating the specific logistics each site requires — Ajanta, in particular, requires visitors to park at a base area and use ASI-operated shuttle buses to reach the caves themselves, a system that can be confusing for first-time visitors. Wonder India Cab Trip Zone's drivers are familiar with both site logistics and help plan visits to avoid the worst of the midday heat and tourist crowds.
Both cave complexes are best visited during the cooler months from October to March, since the extensive walking involved, particularly at Ajanta's horseshoe-shaped cave arrangement, can be tiring during Maharashtra's hotter summer months. Both sites are also closed on specific weekdays (Ajanta on Mondays, Ellora on Tuesdays), which is worth factoring into trip planning.
This heritage tour is well suited for history enthusiasts, art and architecture lovers, and families interested in exposing children to India's ancient artistic traditions. Every part of the journey — pickup from Mumbai or Pune, cab travel to both cave sites, hotel coordination in Aurangabad, and guidance on site-specific logistics — is handled so you can focus on the caves themselves.
If you've been searching for a reliable Ajanta Ellora tour package from Mumbai or Pune that gives both UNESCO sites the time they genuinely deserve, Wonder India Cab Trip Zone's package is designed exactly for that — realistic planning, local site knowledge, and a properly paced exploration of India's ancient rock-cut heritage.
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