Ajanta — the Painted Caves
Thirty rock-cut Buddhist caves from the 2nd century BC to the 5th AD, and the finest surviving ancient painting in India. UNESCO. A single day out from Ajanta, with a car and driver.
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- Duration
- 1
- Destination
- 1
- Planned days
- 2–12
- Travellers
- ₹3,800
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi, Marathi
- Pickup included
- Book 2 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 1-day route through Ajanta.
Ajanta Caves
Viewpoint
Ajanta village
Waghora river
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Thirty rock-cut Buddhist caves from the 2nd century BC to the 5th AD, and the finest surviving ancient painting in India. UNESCO.
Ajanta CavesViewpointAjanta villageWaghora river
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Licensed guide where listed
- Monument and cave entry fees
- Safari permit and jeep where listed
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Meals
- Camera fees at the caves
- Personal expenses and tips
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 2–12 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 07:30
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi, Marathi
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Sun protection — the Deccan plateau is hot and the coast is humid
- Comfortable shoes; the forts involve real climbing on cut rock
- Something to cover shoulders and knees for the temples and gurdwaras
- Socks you can remove for the cave and temple floors
Important notes
A single day, returning the same evening. Start times can be moved.,Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Tadoba safaris are subject to forest department permits — both are booked ahead.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Local operators
Curated and run by vetted local operators
Guided in your language
English, Hindi, Marathi
Instant confirmation
No waiting on a callback
Planning Ajanta — the Painted Caves?
1 day covering Ajanta. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
Planning Ajanta — the Painted Caves?
1 day covering Ajanta. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation