Exclusive Ajanta Ellora Caves: 1.5-Day Guided Tour- Only Caves

Name: Exclusive Ajanta Ellora Caves: 1.5-Day Guided Tour- Only Caves
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Embark on a fascinating journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves with our expert English-speaking guides. This exclusive 1.5-day tour is ideal for those with a tight travel schedule who wish to delve into the marvels of these ancient rock-cut caves.

Why Visit Ajanta and Ellora Caves? Ajanta Caves One Full Day: Ajanta Caves are renowned for their exquisite Buddhist art and frescoes, offering a glimpse into the rich heritage of ancient Buddhist civilization. Closed on Monday. Ellora Caves- Half Day: Ellora is a unique site featuring a blend of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain temples. This remarkable site showcases the religious trinity with its diverse cave temples. Closed on Tuesday.

This exclusive Ajanta and Ellora Caves tour is designed for those who want to maximize their experience of these extraordinary rock-cut marvels. Book now to secure your spot on this unforgettable cultural adventure!

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Transport by private vehicle
Entry Tickets to Monument

Not included

Lunch & Dinner
Insurance
Anything not included in inclusions

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What you'll do

This is half day tour
Start tour from Aurangabad and visit to Ellora Caves. Explore the caves in guided tour with entry tickets. Guide will take you to Kailash Temple, Buddhist Caves and Jain Caves.
4 hoursAdmission included

This is full day tour available on all days except Monday
In the morning pick up from Hotel and transfer to Ajanta Caves. Reach at Ajanta Caves and transfer by Public bus to cave site. Explore caves with our expert guide and return to the restaurant. Then transfer back to Aurangabad
10 hoursAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

50 locations

Pickup details

We provide pickup from all locations in Aurangabad.

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Hotel O Balaji Executive Lodging
plot no81, plot no81, Old Beed bypass road Zalta Phata, Opp - Maharashtra metal TATA Shakti, ,, Aurangabad, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Spree Hotel Aurangabad
Gut No: 123, Beside Hyundai Showroom, Pandharpur Waluj, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel O Laxmi Lodging
Gut no 195, Jalna Rd, Near City Hospital, Chilkalthana, Aurangabad, India
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Hotel Unnati
CTS No 14519, Osmanpura Rd, Behind National Flag, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Prime Lodging
Bhadkal gate, Beside Great Sagar Restaurant, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Grand Imperial - An Hospitality
Gut No 735, Plot No. 42, Besides Endo World Hospital Police Colony, Opposite Airport Chilkalthana, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Shangrila Elite
Dr Bhapkar Marg, Bhanudas Sabhahgrah Railway Station Rd, Vits Hotel, Goldie Talkies Railways, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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A Square Executive Hotel
Aurangpura - Samarthnagar Road, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Opulence
9, Nagar Road, CIDCO Waluj Mahanagar 2, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Greenscape
Dhondre patil landmark , Nanda heights, Link road, Golwadi Bypass, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Enrise by Sayaji Aurangabad
194, 4, Jalgaon Rd, Opposite Sboa School, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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FabExpress Flora
Building No.- 2, Zakriya Marg, Delhi Gate, Aurangabad, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Treebo Villa Inn Aurangabad
G12, B.T. Tower, Town Center, MGM, Cidco, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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OYO 967 Hotel Lalaji's Executive
Dr Bhapkar Marg, Near Railway Station, Bansilal Nagar, MIDC, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Pearls
Samarth Nagar Motiwala Trade Centre, Adjacent To Kfc Near Dominoz Pizza Nirala Bazar, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Chikkalthana Airport
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Family Inn Central Bus Stand
Silver Spoon Restaurant Building, Mill Corner Rd, Next To Central Bus Road, Aurangabad, India
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OYO 24 Rooms
Plot no. 19, Street- MGM Road, Area- Town Center, Aurangabad, India
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6 CR Hotel Natraj
Railway Station Rd, Next To RTO Office, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Treebo Admiral Suites New Usmanpura
New Usmanpura, Aurangabad, India
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Hotel Rosebeds
Near Railway Station, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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FabExpress Ashoka Lodging
Opp. Cambridge School, Cambridge Chowk, Kailash Nagar, Mondha, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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A Square Executive Hotel
Savarkar Chowk, Nutan Colony, Nirala Bazar, Aurangabad, India
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Hotel Rosebeds
Behind RTO office, Aurangabad, India
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Hotel Royal Front Residency
Samreen Palace Opposite Delhi Gate, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Ambassador Ajanta Hotel, Aurangabad
R-4, Jalna Road, Opposite High Court, Town Center, Cidco, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Janki Executive
Plot No 10,Vidya Nagar,Jalna Road, Near 7 Hills Flyover,Jalna Road, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Spree Manor Hotel
Kranti Chowk, Opposite Rani Lakshmibai Park, Snehnagar,Konkanwadi, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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OYO Hotel Alankar
10, Vip Road, Kotwalpura, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Amarpreet, Aurangabad - AM Hotel Kollection
Jalna Road, Amarpreet Chowk, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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The Meadows Resort and Spa
Ellora Road, Gatt No. 135 & 136, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Vijay Residency
35 Hotel Vijay Residency Town Centre, Behind Nupur Cinema, Opp. M.G.M. Hospital, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Sadanand Hotel
RTO Road, Samata Nagar, Near Osmanpura, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Venkateshwar
Nagpur-aurangabad-mumbai Highway, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Itsy by Treebo - Radhika EX
Shop No 22, Tapdiya Cine Market, Beside Inox, Tapadiya, Town Centre Cidco, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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The Fern Residency, Aurangabad
Jalgaon Road, Sector C/3, Town Centre, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Kailas
Plot No. 72, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Back Side Of CIDCO Office, Wadgaon Kolhati, India
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OYO 65056 Hotel Mezza Lodgings
1,Kotwalpura, Nehru Place, Bus Stand, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Rajwada Aurangabad
CBS Road, Near Baba Petrol-pump, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Raviraj
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Marg, Adalat Road, Near Baba Petrol Pump, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Great Punjab Hotel
Aurangabad H O, Near Railway Station, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Fabhotel Kohinoor Lodging
Aurangpura - Samarthnagar Rd, Opp. Azad College, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel Aroma 3
Mhasoba Nagar Road, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel O Chhaya
Chhaya Book Palace Building, Police Station, beside SB College Road,Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar,, Maharashtra, India
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Hotel Gurjas
Railway Station Rd, New Usmanpura, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Purplebeds by VITS Aurangabad
Behind Rto Office Opp Vedant Nagar Police Station, Near Railway Station Area Aurangabad, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel The Sky Court
Opp. To Railway Station, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Hotel O Padampura Near Railway Station Formerly Shree Maya
Padampura, Dr Bhapkar Marg, , Aurangabad, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Treebo Admiral Suites New Usmanpura
AP Heights Behind Gopal Culture Hall, New Usmanpura, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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Purplebeds by VITS Aurangabad
Behind RTO Office, Opp. Vedant Nagar Police, Near Railway Station Area, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is one and half day tour. Traveler can invest lesser time and explore both caves site. Ajanta Caves: A UNESCO World Heritage Site Recognized as the world’s greatest historical monument by UNESCO, the Ajanta Caves are India’s first UNESCO World Heritage site. These caves, dating back to the 2nd century BC to AD, are renowned for their magnificent and ancient paintings, which are older than those of Vinci. Cave Composition: Out of the 30 caves, 9, 10, 19, 26, and 29 are chaitya-grihas (prayer halls), while the rest are monasteries. Historical Discovery: Discovered in AD 1819, these caves showcase paintings from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD. Artistic Themes: The paintings, executed on mud-plaster using the tempera technique, depict Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and scenes from the Jatakas. Plan your trip with TravelGreed to explore this painter’s paradise. Typically, 5 hours are required to explore the key caves, depending on traffic and interest. Ellora Caves: The Largest Rock-Cut Cave Complex Another UNESCO World Heritage site, the Ellora Caves, is the largest rock-cut cave complex in the world. With over 100 caves, 34 of which are open to tourists, Ellora showcases a blend of Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu art. Cave Composition: The complex includes 12 Buddhist, 5 Jain, and 17 Hindu caves. Kailash Temple: The highlight is the Kailash Temple, the largest monolithic structure carved from a single rock, depicting Hindu mythological stories with sheer perfection. Travelers can explore the key caves at Ellora in 3 to 4 hours, depending on speed and traffic. Embark on a journey with TravelGreed to witness the grandeur of these ancient marvels. Book your trip now and delve into the rich history and artistry of Ajanta and Ellora Caves!

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