Ajanta And Ellora Caves From Mumbai By Private Car 3D/2N With 3* Accommodation

Ajanta and Ellora are two very different chapters of India’s rock-cut art, and this trip gives you time to see both without arranging the long-distance transport yourself. You ride from Mumbai to Aurangabad in a private car, then visit Ajanta’s Buddhist caves and Ellora’s Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain sites on separate days.

I like that you get a car and driver for the full journey, plus two nights in Aurangabad rather than a punishing out-and-back dash from Mumbai. I also like the freedom to explore each site at your own pace, with the option to arrange a guide if you want more context.

The trade-off is the first day: the drive to Aurangabad takes about 12 hours, so this is a road trip as much as a cave visit. You should also plan separately for admission fees, and confirm the breakfast count before booking, since the details describe both two and three breakfasts.

At a glance

• Mumbai to Aurangabad takes about 12 hours. Pickup is offered from a South Mumbai hotel, port, or airport.
• You spend two nights in Aurangabad. The package includes three-star accommodation, though the number of breakfasts needs confirmation.
• Ajanta gets about four hours on the schedule. The site has 30 Buddhist caves, and your driver waits while you explore.
• Ellora gets about three hours. Its 34 caves include Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain sites.
• The trip is private. Only your group participates, and the driver provides transport rather than a guided tour inside the caves.
• The price is $382 per person. Admission fees and taxes are listed as not included.

A long first day from Mumbai