Ajanta and Ellora Private Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Day 1: Exploring the Mystical Ajanta Caves

1. Ajanta Caves
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Morning: 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. departure from Aurangabad Your two-day journey begins with an early-morning departure from Aurangabad. Your guide will pick you up from your selected pickup point in Aurangabad and proceed to Ajanta Caves. Ajanta is at a distance of 100 km from Aurangabad; it will take 2 hours to reach here. Ajanta Caves, which are known for their rich historical and cultural heritage,
   
   This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a complex of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments carved into the rocks of the Waghora River valley. Which is from the second century BC. Marvel at the intricate sculptures, stunning frescoes, and grand architecture that tell stories of the Buddha's life and Buddhist legends. After sightseeing
   
   1 or 2 pm: Lunch at a local restaurant Enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant offering traditional Indian cuisine. After lunch, return to Aurangabad. Say goodbye to the enchanting Ajanta Caves and return to Aurangabad, where you will check in at your hotel.

Day 2: Discovering the Wonders of Ellora Caves and Bibi ka Maqbra

1. Ellora Caves
   5h · Admission ticket included
   7:00 a.m. Have breakfast at the hotel.
   Start your day with a hearty breakfast that fuels your day's adventures.
   
   8:00 am: Departure for Ellora Caves
   
   Set out on a scenic 1-hour drive to Ellora Caves, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, located about 30 km from Aurangabad.
   
   9:00 a.m.: Explore Ellora Caves
   
   Arrive at the Ellora Caves, a stunning complex of rock-cut temples and monasteries representing three different religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Start your exploration with the magnificent Kailash Temple (Cave 16), a monolithic marvel dedicated to Lord Shiva. Take a short break and then continue exploring the Ellora Caves, exploring other spectacular caves in Ellora, including the Jain caves with intricate carvings and the Hindu caves depicting elaborate stories from Hindu mythology.
   
   1:00 pm: Lunch
   
   Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at a local restaurant while enjoying the diverse flavors of Indian cuisine. After lunch, proceed to Bibi Ka Maqbara.
2. Bibi Ka Maqbara
   2h · Admission ticket included
   2:00 pm: Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara
   
   Bibi Ka Maqbara, which is 30 kilometers from Ellora caves and 7 kilometers from Aurangabad city, was built by Azam Shah, son of the last Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, in memory of his mother.
   
   3:00 PM: Return to Aurangabad
   
   End your two-day tour of Ajanta and Ellora Caves and return to Aurangabad with a treasure trove of memories and a deeper understanding of India's rich cultural heritage.
   
   4:00 PM: Return to the hotel or reach the airport or railway station for the onward journey.
   
   Return to your hotel for a good night's rest or depart for your onward journey with the mystical beauty of Ajanta and Ellora caves imprinted in your memory forever.
   
   This two-day tour will immerse you in the awe-inspiring world of ancient Indian art, culture, and spirituality, leaving you with a deep sense of wonder and appreciation for these remarkable cave complexes.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Important Note: Many travelers have a question in their minds: Can they catch a flight after finishing the tour for the next day? Yes, you can do the Ellora Caves and Local Tour comfortably and catch the flight after noon. We will drop you off at the airport anytime between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Shoes have to be taken out in some caves in Ajanta. If you want to avoid it, then you can carry polythene socks together.
• Note : Ajanta Caves are closed every Monday. Ellora Caves are closed every Tuesday.
• We offer four booking options: Sedan car with an English-speaking guide, Sedan car with a multilingual guide, SUV car with an English-speaking guide, and SUV car with a multilingual guide.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.