Ajanta and Ellora Caves day trip from Aurangabad

• All parking charges, tolls, fuel costs, and taxes • Guide who speaks English • Entry fees for the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves • Air conditioning in the vehicle • One mineral water bottle per person • Pickup and drop-off exclusively from hotels in Aurangabad City

• Tips and gratuities are not included and are at the guest's discretion, depending on how satisfied they are with the service.

• Nearby public transport options are accessible. • Infants must be seated on an adult's lap. • Appropriate for individuals of all fitness levels. • Vehicle for one to two passengers is a four-seat sedan. • Vehicle for three to four passengers is a five-seat Innova. • Vehicle for five to eight passengers is a twelve-seat Tempo traveller. • Additional fees apply for pickup from hotels, airports, or railway stations outside the city, to be paid directly.

To receive a complete refund, cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure.

Pickup is available exclusively from hotels located in Aurangabad City.

• The day begins with a pickup from the hotel, followed by a journey to the Ajanta Caves, which are noted for their elaborate rock-cut architecture. Their impressive frescoes and cave paintings rank among the finest examples of ancient Indian art. The caves are carved into a horseshoe-shaped rock face, approximately 76 meters high, overlooking the Waghur River. Constructed solely with hammer and chisel, these caves provided secluded spaces for Buddhist monks for about nine centuries before being suddenly abandoned. Their rediscovery occurred in 1819 by an Army officer from the Madras Regiment of the British Army during a hunting trip, leading to Ajanta's rise as a prominent tourist site in India. (Note: Closed on Monday) • Following the visit to Ajanta, the itinerary includes a trip to the Ellora Caves. These caves were excavated from the vertical face of the Charanandri hills between the 6th and 10th centuries AD, with carving work commencing around 550 AD, coinciding with the abandonment of the Ajanta caves. The Kailash Temple (cave 16) stands out as the most impressive structure, built by the Rashtrakuta dynasty as a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, likely resembling Mount Kailash, his celestial abode. The Kailash Temple is a unique, multi-storeyed complex crafted from a single massive rock, featuring a gateway, exhibition area, square hall, sanctum sanctorum, and tower, exemplifying the brilliance of Dravidian architecture. The Kailash Temple is noted for its architectural grandeur and elaborate sculptures. (Note: Closed on Tuesday)