Ajanta & Ellora Travel Guide: Timings, Itinerary & Tips
Muskaan Thakur
FAQ's
Where are Ajanta and Ellora Caves located?
Where are Ajanta and Ellora Caves located?
Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves are located in the state of Maharashtra, near the city of Aurangabad.
What are the timings of Ajanta and Ellora Caves?
What are the timings of Ajanta and Ellora Caves?
Ajanta Caves are open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and remain closed on Mondays, while Ellora Caves are open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and closed on Tuesdays.
What is the best time to visit Ajanta and Ellora?
What is the best time to visit Ajanta and Ellora?
The best time to visit is from October to March, when the weather is pleasant for sightseeing. Summers can be hot, making exploration tiring.
How many days are enough to explore Ajanta and Ellora?
How many days are enough to explore Ajanta and Ellora?
A 2 to 3-day itinerary is ideal. You can dedicate one day to Ajanta Caves and another to Ellora Caves, with extra time for nearby attractions.
What is the distance between Ajanta and Ellora Caves?
What is the distance between Ajanta and Ellora Caves?
The distance between Ajanta and Ellora is approximately 100 km, and it takes around 2.5 to 3 hours by road.
Which caves should not be missed?
Which caves should not be missed?
At Ajanta, don’t miss Cave 1, 2, 16, and 17 known for paintings. At Ellora, highlights include Kailasa Temple (Cave 16), which is one of the largest rock-cut temples in the world.
