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

Ajanta and Ellora are two of India’s great artistic surprises, and this private trip gives you time to see both without racing back to Mumbai each night. You’ll travel by car to Aurangabad, then visit Ajanta’s Buddhist caves and Ellora’s Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments.

I like the private car and driver, which lets you set your own pace once you reach each site. I also like the comfortable two-night base in Aurangabad, plus the company’s repeated communication before and during the trip. The main drawback is the long first day: Mumbai to Aurangabad takes about 12 hours, so this is a road trip, not a quick excursion.

Key points to know before booking

• A 12-hour first day takes you from a South Mumbai hotel, port, or airport to Aurangabad by private car.
• Ajanta receives about four hours, with the driver waiting in the parking area while you visit independently.
• Ellora receives about three hours, enough for a focused visit but not a slow study of every cave.
• Two hotel nights and breakfasts are included, though the tour description also refers to three breakfasts, so confirm this detail before paying.
• Guides can be arranged, but the standard plan leaves you to explore the cave sites on your own.
• The $382 price buys privacy and convenience, but entrance fees, taxes, and any guide cost are extra.

Why Ajanta and Ellora make a strong three-day trip