Ajanta & Ellora Caves Travel Guide
Ajanta and Ellora Caves are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra, renowned for ancient rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments. These caves represent some of the finest examples of Indian art, architecture, and spiritual heritage carved directly into basalt rock.
📍 Quick Facts
StateMaharashtra
Famous ForUNESCO rock-cut caves
Ideal Duration1–2 Days
LanguagesMarathi, Hindi, English
🌦 Live Weather & Network
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📱 NetworkJio, Airtel, VI
🌐 InternetGood 4G
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Oct – MarBest weather
Apr – JunHot summers
Jul – SepMonsoon (lush views)
FestivalEllora-Ajanta Festival
🎯 Things to See & Do
🏛 Places
🍽 Food
🛍 Shopping
✨ Experiences
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Ajanta CavesBuddhist paintings
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Ellora CavesKailasa Temple
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Cave 16Monolithic Kailasa
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Grishneshwar TempleJyotirlinga
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Maharashtrian ThaliLocal meals
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Vada PavPopular snack
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Hotel RestaurantsMulti-cuisine
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CafésBasic options
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Stone ReplicasCave souvenirs
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Local StallsHandicrafts
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EssentialsLimited shops
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BooksHistory guides
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PhotographyAncient carvings
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Guided ToursHistorical insights
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Ellora FestivalCultural performances
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Nature ViewsBasalt cliffs
🗺 Suggested Ajanta & Ellora Itinerary
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Day 1Ellora Caves · Grishneshwar
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Day 2Ajanta Caves · Museum
🚆 How to Reach Ajanta & Ellora
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Aurangabad Airport35 km
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Aurangabad StationMajor railhead
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RoadWell connected
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Taxi₹300+
🏨 Where to Stay near Ajanta & Ellora
Luxury
Mid-Range
Budget
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Heritage HotelsPremium comfort
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ResortsScenic stays
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Aurangabad HotelsCity comfort
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Boutique StaysQuiet locations
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Guest HousesAffordable
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Budget HotelsBasic stays
🍴 Popular Restaurants
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Aurangabad EateriesLocal cuisine
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Hotel RestaurantsMulti-cuisine
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CafésLight meals
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Vegetarian OptionsCommon availability
📍 Nearby Destinations
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Aurangabad · 30 kmHistoric city
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Daulatabad Fort · 15 kmHill fortress
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Bibi Ka MaqbaraTaj of Deccan
👕 What to Wear
Light cotton clothes
Comfortable walking shoes
Cap & sunscreen
Modest clothing
🎉 Festivals
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Ellora-Ajanta FestivalCultural performances
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DiwaliLocal celebrations
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Regional FairsSeasonal events