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Ajanta and Ellora

An Ajanta and Ellora 3 nights tour package 2026 is a 4-day Maharashtra heritage circuit based in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, covering the UNESCO-listed Ajanta and Ellora caves with transfers and a proposed 3-star stay. Indicative land-only pricing starts at ₹18,000 per adult on twin sharing, confirmed only by personalised quote.

  • 4 days · 3 nights
  • Heritage holiday
  • Ajanta and Ellora circuit
Starting from₹18,000per adult, twin sharing, land only
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What you get

What This Ajanta and Ellora 3 Nights Package Covers

This Ajanta and Ellora 3 nights package is a land-only heritage circuit of four days and three nights, based in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and built around the two UNESCO-listed cave complexes. It suits travellers who want rock-cut art, sculpture and Maratha-era city history rather than a beach or hill break.

At a glance

Package Snapshot

The package runs four days and three nights on the Ajanta and Ellora route in Maharashtra, with a proposed 3-star stay on breakfast basis. The indicative starting price is ₹18,000 per adult on twin sharing, land only, and the best season runs from October to March.

4 days, 3 nights.
Heritage

Ajanta and Ellora circuit
₹18,000

Starting price · per adult, twin sharing, land only

Best for

History, art and architecture travellers

Also suits multigenerational groups
Best season

October to March

Cooler, drier months
Stay basis

Proposed 3-star / standard, breakfast

Example properties subject to availability
Included

Arrival transfers and route sightseeing

Proposed scope, confirm at quote
Excluded

Flights, GST/TCS, insurance, permits, optional entries

Payable separately
Departure cities

Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bengaluru

Other cities on request
Highlights

Tour Highlights

Six experiences define this Maharashtra heritage package: the Ajanta murals, the Kailasa Temple at Ellora, the Ellora Buddhist and Jain caves, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort and the Aurangabad Caves. Each needs its own time slot rather than a rushed combined stop.

  1. Near Fardapur, Jalgaon district

    Ajanta Caves

    UNESCO-listed Buddhist rock-cut monuments with murals and sculpture spanning ancient India, reached as a full-day excursion from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

    Best forCave paintings and Buddhist art

    Allow the full day and avoid combining Ajanta with Ellora on the same date.

  2. About 30 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

    Ellora Caves

    UNESCO-listed complex with Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments, including the rock-cut Kailasa Temple.

    Best forSculpture and temple architecture

    Start early; the complex is larger and more physically demanding than many itineraries suggest.

  3. Within Ellora Cave 16

    Kailasa Temple

    The monolithic rock-cut temple that anchors most Ellora visits and rewards a slower walk with a guide.

    Best forSingle-monument focus

    Keep this for the coolest part of the morning if you are visiting in summer.

  4. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city

    Bibi Ka Maqbara

    Mughal-era tomb in the city, often paired with a short evening stop after Ellora.

    Best forArchitecture and photography

    Combine with the city's Paithan Gate area for a compact half-day.

  5. Near Ellora road

    Daulatabad Fort

    Hill fort with stepped passages and defensive engineering, usually slotted with Ellora on the same day.

    Best forFort history and views

    Wear grip footwear; the climb is steep in sections.

  6. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city edge

    Aurangabad Caves

    Smaller rock-cut Buddhist caves close to the city, useful as a low-travel add-on.

    Best forShort city-side heritage stop

    Good option if a flight or train leaves you with a half-day.

Day by day

Day-by-Day Itinerary

The day-by-day plan keeps Ajanta and Ellora on separate days, with Day 1 for arrival and city-side sites and Day 4 for checkout and departure. Meals and overnight categories are proposed unless confirmed in your personalised quote.

  1. Day 1 · Stop 1 of 4

    Arrival in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and City Heritage

    Arrival transfer, hotel check-in and a light city-side heritage start before the two cave days.
    Morning

    Arrive at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar airport or railway station and meet the transfer for hotel check-in.

    Afternoon

    Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara and the Aurangabad Caves if time allows after check-in.

    Evening

    Walk the Paithan Gate area and have dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant.

    OvernightChhatrapati SambhajinagarMealsD (proposed)
  2. Day 2 · Stop 2 of 4

    Full-Day Ajanta Caves Excursion

    A long day trip to the Ajanta Caves, with the evening kept free for rest.
    Morning

    Leave early for Ajanta, roughly a full day's excursion from the city, and start with the main cave group.

    Afternoon

    Continue through the painted caves, then break for lunch near the site before the return drive.

    Evening

    Return to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and keep the evening light; dinner at the hotel.

    OvernightChhatrapati SambhajinagarMealsB, D (proposed)
  3. Day 3 · Stop 3 of 4

    Ellora Caves and Daulatabad Fort

    Ellora's Buddhist, Hindu and Jain caves plus the Kailasa Temple, with Daulatabad Fort on the same route.
    Morning

    Start early for Ellora and give the Kailasa Temple and the main cave groups several hours.

    Afternoon

    Break for lunch, then continue to Daulatabad Fort on the return route.

    Evening

    Return to the city for dinner; optional stop at a Paithani or Himroo weaving showroom.

    OvernightChhatrapati SambhajinagarMealsB, D (proposed)
  4. Day 4 · Stop 4 of 4

    Checkout and Departure

    Checkout after breakfast and transfer to the airport or railway station.
    Morning

    Breakfast at the hotel and checkout as per the hotel's timing.

    Afternoon

    Transfer to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar airport or railway station for your onward journey.

    Evening

    Departure, or extend with a Pune or Mumbai add-on if your schedule allows.

    OvernightNot includedMealsB (proposed)
What’s covered

What's Included

Proposed scope — your quote confirms exactly what is included.

What’s included

10 items

  • Arrival transfer at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar airport or railway station

  • Route sightseeing by private vehicle as per the itinerary

  • Three nights' stay in a proposed 3-star or standard hotel

  • Daily breakfast at the hotel

  • Full-day Ajanta Caves excursion with vehicle

  • Ellora Caves and Daulatabad Fort day with vehicle

  • Driver allowances and intercity tolls on the route

  • Departure transfer on Day 4

  • All applicable taxes on the land package, excluding GST/TCS

  • Tripstor planning support before and during travel

Not included

8 items

  • Flights and train tickets to and from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

  • GST and TCS as applicable

  • Travel insurance

  • Monument entry tickets, camera fees and guide charges

  • Optional entries such as extra caves or add-on excursions

  • Meals other than breakfast and any specified meals

  • Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage

  • Anything not listed in the inclusions

Want flights or extras arranged too? Ask us to add them

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Choose a comfort level — your quote prices the exact stays and inclusions you pick.

Budget

Best forTravellers who want the lowest land cost and simple, clean rooms

Highlights
  • Basic 3-star or equivalent stay
  • Breakfast included
  • Private vehicle for route sightseeing
Quote with this stay

Standard

Best forMost first-time visitors to the Ajanta and Ellora circuit

Highlights
  • Proposed 3-star / standard stay
  • Example: Lemon Tree Hotel, Aurangabad
  • Example: Ginger Mumbai Andheri East for Mumbai add-ons
  • Example: Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjewadi for Pune add-ons
Quote with this stay

Premium

Best forTravellers who want larger rooms, better locations and slower pacing

Highlights
  • Upgraded city hotel
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Flexible cave-day timings
Quote with this stay

Best Time to Visit Ajanta and Ellora

October to March is the best window for the Ajanta and Ellora caves, with cooler days and lower rain risk. April and May are hot, June to September brings monsoon humidity and occasional cave access updates, and December weekends are the busiest.

January

Best time to go

Cool and dry, comfortable for full cave days

Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Strong month for Ajanta and Ellora
  • BestJan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec
  • GoodMar, Sep
  • FairApr, Jun, Jul, Aug
  • AvoidMay
Compare

Ajanta and Ellora vs Other Maharashtra Heritage Options

Ajanta and Ellora suits travellers who want rock-cut art and sculpture in one compact circuit. Pune and Lonavala suit fort-and-hill-station breaks, while Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve suits wildlife safaris and the Konkan coast suits beach time.

Ajanta and Ellora, 3 nights

Best forRock-cut caves, murals and sculpture

StrengthsTwo UNESCO-listed complexes in one short circuit; strong for art and history travellers

Trade-offsAjanta is a long excursion day; cave walking is tiring in summer

Pune and Lonavala, 3 nights

Best forMaratha history, Peshwa-era sites and Western Ghats viewpoints

StrengthsEasy Mumbai-Pune access; good mix of city and hill time

Trade-offsWeekend congestion can double road times; viewpoints are weather-dependent

Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani, 3 nights

Best forCooler plateau climate, strawberry farms and forest viewpoints

StrengthsPleasant in summer; good for families

Trade-offsViewpoints depend on cloud cover; less heritage depth

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, 3 nights

Best forTiger safaris and dry-deciduous forest

StrengthsStrong wildlife focus with multiple safari slots

Trade-offsSafari zones and gates are separate; choose a stay near your booked gate

Alibaug and Konkan coast, 3 nights

Best forBeaches, sea forts and seafood

StrengthsAccessible from Mumbai by ferry or road

Trade-offsFerry schedules are tide and weather sensitive; keep a road backup in monsoon

Before you travel

Five Traveller Tips for This Maharashtra 3n4d Tour

Five practical tips shape this Maharashtra 3n4d tour: carry photo ID for monument entry, keep cash for small vendors, book flights early from Ahmedabad, Delhi or Bengaluru, wear grip footwear for forts, and keep one buffer half-day for cave access changes.

  1. Carry photo ID for monument entry

    Government-issued photo ID is needed at ticketed monuments and for hotel check-in. Keep a digital copy plus one printed copy in case connectivity is patchy at cave sites.

    Documents
  2. Keep cash for small vendors

    Card and UPI work at hotels and larger restaurants, but small vendors, parking and some guide payments near Ajanta and Ellora are easier with cash.

    Money
  3. Book flights early from Ahmedabad, Delhi or Bengaluru

    These are the eligible departure cities for this package. Flight fares to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar vary by date and season, so book early and treat airfare as separate from the land package.

    Transport
  4. Wear grip footwear for Daulatabad Fort

    The fort climb has steep and uneven sections. Sports shoes or sandals with grip are safer than smooth-soled footwear, especially after rain.

    Packing
  5. Keep one buffer half-day for cave access changes

    Cave access can be affected by conservation work or weather. A flexible half-day lets you shift Ajanta or Ellora without losing the other site.

    Planning
Step by step

How to Request This Holiday

Requesting this Ajanta and Ellora 3 nights package takes four steps: share your dates and departure city, confirm your party and preferences, receive a custom proposal, then confirm manually with Tripstor. No instant booking or payment is taken on this page.

  1. Share your dates and departure city

    Tell Tripstor your travel month, number of nights and departure city from Ahmedabad, Delhi or Bengaluru. If you are flying from another city, mention it so the quote can be adjusted.

  2. Confirm your party and preferences

    Share the number of adults and children, room preference, hotel tier and any mobility needs. This affects the vehicle type and the pace of the Ajanta and Ellora days.

  3. Receive a custom proposal

    Tripstor prepares a personalised itinerary and quote with the proposed inclusions, exclusions and hotel options. The indicative ₹18,000 per adult starting price is replaced by a date-specific figure.

  4. Confirm manually with Tripstor

    Review the proposal, ask for changes and confirm manually. No cart, instant booking or online payment is used for this package.

Questions, answered

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Is the Ajanta and Ellora 3 nights package suitable for families with children?

Yes, with pacing adjustments. Ajanta is a long excursion day and Ellora involves walking, so families with young children should plan shorter cave sessions and rest breaks. The proposed private vehicle and 3-star stay make the circuit manageable, but confirm room type and vehicle size in your quote.

What hotel choices are available on this Maharashtra 3 night package?

The proposed stay is a 3-star or standard hotel with breakfast, with example properties such as Lemon Tree Hotel, Aurangabad. Budget and premium tiers are available on request. None are booked or confirmed, and availability is checked at the time of your personalised quote.

How much does this Ajanta and Ellora 3 nights package cost for two people?

The indicative starting price is ₹18,000 per adult on twin sharing, land only, so two adults start at about ₹36,000 before flights, GST/TCS, insurance, permits and optional entries. This is a starting figure, not a confirmed offer, and the final cost depends on dates and hotel tier.

Which month is best for the Ajanta and Ellora caves?

October to March is the best window, with cooler days and lower rain risk. November and December have the best weather but the highest weekend demand. April and May are hot, and June to September brings monsoon humidity plus possible cave access updates, so check current status before booking.

How many days do you need for Ajanta and Ellora?

Three nights and four days is enough to cover Ajanta as a full-day excursion, Ellora with Daulatabad Fort, and a light city-side heritage start. Adding a fourth night gives more buffer for cave access changes or a slower pace at Ellora.

Is Ajanta or Ellora better if I can only visit one?

Ajanta is stronger for murals and Buddhist painting, while Ellora is stronger for sculpture and the monolithic Kailasa Temple. If you can only do one, choose Ajanta for art history and Ellora for architecture and scale. Both are UNESCO-listed and worth separate days if time allows.

What is excluded from this Maharashtra heritage package 3 nights?

Flights, GST/TCS, travel insurance, monument entry tickets, camera fees, guide charges, optional entries, meals other than breakfast, and personal expenses are excluded. The included transfers and sightseeing are proposed scope, so confirm the final list in your personalised quote.

How do I plan this Ajanta and Ellora trip from Ahmedabad, Delhi or Bengaluru?

Share your travel month, party size and departure city with Tripstor. The team prepares a custom proposal with flights kept separate from the land package, then you confirm manually. No instant booking or payment is taken, and the indicative ₹18,000 per adult price is replaced by a date-specific quote.

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