Maharashtra, India
Two Thousand Years of Rock-Cut Art in a Single Trip
Maharashtra
Nov-Mar
2-3 Days
Rs 8,000 per person
(5/5)
Two UNESCO cave complexes: Ajanta's Buddhist murals and Ellora's monolithic Kailasa temple carved from one rock.
Two UNESCO cave complexes: Ajanta’s Buddhist murals and Ellora’s monolithic Kailasa temple carved from one rock.Ajanta and Ellora Caves sits in Maharashtra, west india, and suits a trip of around 2-3 days. The most comfortable months are Nov-Mar. Budget from around Rs 8,000 per person excluding long-distance travel.Replace this paragraph with your own first-hand notes on Ajanta and Ellora Caves – what you did, what it cost, what you would skip. That original detail is what makes the page rank.
Discover what makes Ajanta and Ellora Caves a destination worth experiencing.
The landscapes around Ajanta and Ellora Caves are the main reason most people make the trip.
Food, festivals and daily life in Maharashtra that you will not find in a guidebook.
Enough to fill 2-3 days without rushing between sights.
Nov-Mar offers the clearest weather and the most open routes.
The most photographed outlook in Ajanta and Ellora Caves, best in the soft light just after sunrise.
Best Time: Sunrise
A slow wander through the older lanes of Ajanta and Ellora Caves, where the everyday rhythm of Maharashtra is easiest to see.
Best Time: Morning
The principal historic or natural landmark at Ajanta and Ellora Caves and the reason most itineraries include it.
Best Time: Morning
Produce, crafts and street food. Come hungry and carry small notes.
Best Time: Late afternoon
The spot locals head to at the end of the day, and usually the best photograph you will take in Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
Best Time: Sunset
Mid-range guesthouse or 3-star hotel, per night.
Three meals a day at local restaurants.
Shared taxis, autos and short transfers.
Site entry fees and one paid activity.
Tips, SIM, laundry and small extras.
Understand the weather throughout the year to plan the perfect trip.
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22 to 33 C
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28 to 42 C
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28 to 42 C
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22 to 33 C
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22 to 33 C
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22 to 33 C
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22 to 33 C
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10 to 25 C
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Everything you need to know before planning your journey.
Nov-Mar is the most comfortable window for Ajanta and Ellora Caves, with the most reliable weather for sightseeing and outdoor activity.
Around 2-3 days covers the main sights at a relaxed pace. Add a day or two if you want day trips nearby.
Budget from roughly Rs 8,000 per person for accommodation, food and local transport, excluding long-distance travel to Maharashtra.
Ajanta and Ellora Caves is in Maharashtra, west india, at approximately 20.5519, 75.7033.
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