The 4 Nights, 5 Days Ajanta Ellora Tour by Indian Holiday takes you to the heritage sites of Maharashtra. The destinations covered in the Ajanta Caves tour package include Dream City Mumbai, Heritage City Aurangabad, and Religious City Nasik. All the destinations house some key historical monuments that take us back to the glorious days of the past. With the Ajanta Ellora package from Mumbai, you can assure yourself of a fun-filled and exciting holiday.
Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible during the trip. Depending on your needs, we can customize Ajanta Ellora caves tour packages. Please let us know if you require any modifications.
Ajanta Ellora Tour
Mumbai - Aurangabad - Nasik - Mumbai
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- Witness the architecture of Gateway of India
- Visit the Prince of Wales Museum
- Explore the ancient Ajanta Ellora Caves
- Seek blessings at Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
Itinerary Detail
On reaching Mumbai, meet our representative, who will help you transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Check in to the hotel and freshen up. Later, leave for sightseeing around the place. You can visit the attractions this beautiful city offers, including the Gateway of India, Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Juhu Beach, and the Prince of Wales Museum. In the evening, go for a stroll around the city. Later, come back to the hotel for dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
On the second day of your tour, you'll be taken to Ajanta Ellora Caves from Mumbai. Once you have breakfast, take a flight from Mumbai to Aurangabad. On reaching Aurangabad, check in to the hotel. Later, drive towards the star attraction of the city, Ajanta Caves. After sightseeing around the place, go back to the hotel for dinner. Finally, have a comfortable overnight stay in the hotel.
After having your breakfast, leave for a sightseeing tour. First, visit the famous Ellora Caves followed by a visit to Daulatabad Fort. Ellora Caves is one attraction that represents the spectacular artistry behind its exquisite carving and paintings. The caves also reflect the religious harmony that was there during the 5th to 11th centuries in India. Also, visit the Daulatabad Fort, which the Yadavas built. Initially, the fort acted as a southern military base. After a glimpse of the country's glorious past, leave for the hotel. Stay overnight.
Munch your breakfast and then leave for Nasik. On reaching, check in to the hotel and take some rest. Later, go for a short sightseeing tour around Nasik. You can begin by seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva with a visit to Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, a famous pilgrimage site in Nasik. Later, you can visit the Pandava Caves, which housed a group of 24 Buddhist caves and were excavated in 1 CE. Finally, spend the evening at leisure. Later, have your dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
After having your breakfast, leave Nasik and head towards Mumbai. On reaching Mumbai, take a transfer to the railway station/airport and carry on with your onward journey. The tour ends here.
FAQs of Ajanta Ellora Tour
Ans: Ajanta & Ellora caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. These rock-cut cave monuments are designated as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Ans: The ideal duration for Ajanta and Ellora Caves tour is from 1 to 2 days. It is sufficient time to explore the majestic beauty of this place.
Ans: There are several tourist attractions situated in the proximity of the Ajanta & Ellora Caves. Some of the best tourist places which visitors can explore during their visit are:
- Grishneshwar Temple
- Bibi ka Maqbara
- Daulatabad Fort
- Panchakki Khuldabad
Ans: The Aurangabad Airport (IXU) is the nearest airport to Ajanta & Ellora Caves.
Ans: Yes, you can visit Shirdi Sai Baba Temple after visiting the Ajanta & Ellora caves. Indian Holiday offers a wide range of customized tour packages in which you can get an opportunity to visit the temple after exploring the caves.
Ans: Yes, Ajanta & Ellora caves are closed on Tuesday for visitors.
Ans: Aurangabad is situated at 368 km from Mumbai and how much time it requires to reach Aurangabad from Mumbai is depends on the mode of transport. You can take a flight from Mumbai Airport and it will take 1 hour to reach Aurangabad while from the bus it will take almost 8 hours and from your own car, it will take 6 to 7 hours.
Ans: Yes, Ajanta & Ellora Caves are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Ans: Feel free to contact us if you would like to plan your perfect Ajanta Ellora trip. To plan your trip, first, fill out the inquiry form and describe all your travel requirements. A tour expert will be in touch shortly. Alternatively, you can contact us via email or phone.
Ans: The Ajanta Ellora caves are located in Aurangabad. There are several ways to reach Arunangabad, including flights, buses, and trains. To reach Ajanta Ellora, you can take a taxi from the airport.