Ajanta and Ellora from Mumbai: The 4 Best Trips

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $382Our pick

This three-day private trip pairs a long drive from Mumbai with two nights in Aurangabad and independent visits to Ajanta’s 30 Buddhist caves and Ellora’s 34 Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain caves. Your driver handles the transport and waits while you explore. Accommodation and breakfasts are included; cave admission is not.

“Amazing tour of the Ajanta and Ellora caves. Included accommodations and driver made the experience comfortable. The tour company communicated with me a number of times before and during the tour. Such lovely countryside to and from the caves as well.”

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2.Same Day Tour of Ajanta & Ellora Cave’s

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $49Best value

Visit Ellora’s 34 Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain caves, including the rock-cut Kailasa Temple, then see Ajanta’s painted cave interiors and sculptures. A private car and optional guide make this a long but efficient day from Aurangabad. Mumbai flights and cave tickets depend on the option you book.

“So glad I did this trip. Didn't appreciate the hard sell gauntlet at the Elora caves...stay strong!! But the caves themselves are worth all of the travel in a long day. My driver was exceptional and very skilled indeed. The caves will blow you away. highly recommend”

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3.Ajanta & Ellora : Day Tour from Mumbai with Flight Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $49

Fly from Mumbai to Aurangabad, then visit Ellora’s 34 Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain caves and Ajanta’s 30 caves of paintings and sculpture. Jee Tours arranges airport transport and can provide a guide in several languages. The Kailasa Temple, carved from one rock, is Ellora’s great showstopper. Check which options include cave admission and a guide before booking.

“Long day, but worth it! Amazing architecture, great professional guides. They took care of everything, just had to get to the Mumbai Airport. Wonderful day. When doing a trip like this, be sure to read what's included and not included. This trip was very well run. I even had a private car. Really a great value. the guide bought lunch, though I think it wasn't included. I'd do it again. The caves are incredible.”

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4.Ajanta and Ellora Day Tour with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · from $291

Fly from Mumbai to Aurangabad for a guided day at Ellora and Ajanta, with a driver, two hours at each cave complex and a return flight scheduled for the evening. See Ellora’s monumental Kailasa Temple and Ajanta’s Buddhist paintings. Confirm whether flights and cave entrance fees are included before booking.

“An amazing and unforgettable experience marveling at the spectacular caves of Ajanta and Ellora with a professional guide and driver. A cultural gem that you gotta see and enjoy. Highly recommended 😍🫶”

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