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

Day 1: Ajanta Caves Tours.

1. 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.

Pickup details

You'll be picked up from the airport, your hotel, or other desired location in Aurangabad.

• 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.