Planning an Ajanta Ellora Caves tour from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) with family, friends, or a group? A Tempo Traveller is a convenient option for travelling together, especially when your group is too large for a single car.
The Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves are two of Maharashtra’s most important heritage attractions and both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Ajanta is renowned for its Buddhist rock-cut architecture, sculptures, and paintings, while Ellora is famous for its remarkable combination of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments.
A well-planned Ajanta Ellora tour by Tempo Traveller allows you to explore these attractions comfortably without managing multiple vehicles.
Why Choose a Tempo Traveller for an Ajanta Ellora Tour?
Travelling with a group can become difficult when everyone uses separate cars. A Tempo Traveller allows the entire group to travel together.
Some key benefits include:
- Comfortable seating for groups
- More space for luggage
- One vehicle for the entire group
- Experienced driver
- Convenient pickup and drop-off
- Suitable for family and corporate groups
- Easier coordination during sightseeing
- Convenient option for multi-destination trips
Depending on your group size, you can choose a 12-seater, 17-seater, or 20-seater Tempo Traveller.
Ajanta Caves – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Ajanta Caves are located about 100 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar by road, according to Maharashtra Tourism. The caves are famous for their ancient Buddhist architecture, sculptures and paintings.
UNESCO describes Ajanta as a major achievement in ancient Buddhist rock-cut architecture. The site includes caves dating from the 2nd–1st centuries BCE as well as later additions from the 5th–6th centuries CE.
Because Ajanta is farther from the city than Ellora, it is generally better to allocate a substantial part of the day for the visit rather than trying to rush through both sites.
Suggested duration: Full-day trip from Sambhajinagar.
Ellora Caves – Rock-Cut Architecture at Its Best
The Ellora Caves are approximately 30–31 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar by road. The complex consists of 34 major caves and represents Buddhist, Hindu and Jain traditions.
One of the biggest highlights is Kailasa Temple in Cave 16, a remarkable monolithic rock-cut structure.
Ellora can easily be combined with nearby attractions such as Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and Daulatabad Fort, making it particularly suitable for a one-day local sightseeing itinerary. Maharashtra Tourism also identifies these attractions among the places around Ellora.
Suggested duration: Half day to several hours, depending on your itinerary.
Best Ajanta Ellora Tour Route from Sambhajinagar
There are two practical ways to plan your trip.
Option 1: Separate One-Day Trips
Day 1: Ellora Tour
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
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Daulatabad Fort
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Ellora Caves
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Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
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Return to Sambhajinagar
This route works well because these attractions are located in the same general area. Maharashtra Tourism lists Ellora at about 31 km from the city by road.
Day 2: Ajanta Tour
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
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Ajanta Caves
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Local sightseeing / meal break
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Return to Sambhajinagar
This option gives you more time to explore Ajanta without trying to combine two distant cave complexes in one day.
Option 2: Combined Multi-Day Heritage Tour
If you have more time, you can create a 2-day or 3-day Maharashtra heritage tour covering:
Sambhajinagar → Ellora → Grishneshwar → Daulatabad → Ajanta → Sambhajinagar
A Tempo Traveller is especially useful for this type of itinerary because the group can travel together throughout the trip.
How Much Does an Ajanta Ellora Tempo Traveller Cost?
The cost of a Tempo Traveller depends on several factors, so there is no single fixed price for every trip.
The quotation can depend on:
- Number of passengers
- 12, 17 or 20-seater vehicle
- Number of travel days
- Total kilometres
- Pickup and drop location
- Driver allowance
- Toll charges
- Parking charges
- Fuel and package inclusions
- Travel date and season
For this reason, it is best to request a custom Tempo Traveller quotation based on your exact itinerary.
When comparing quotations, don’t look only at the basic rental amount. Ask what is included so you can understand the actual trip cost.
Best Time for an Ajanta Ellora Tour
The cooler months from October to March are generally comfortable for sightseeing. Maharashtra Tourism recommends this period for visiting both Ajanta and Ellora. Monsoon can also make the surrounding landscape attractive, although rain can make some walking areas slippery.
During summer, temperatures can become uncomfortable, so starting early and planning adequate breaks can make the journey easier.
Important Travel Tips
Before booking your Ajanta Ellora Tempo Traveller, keep these tips in mind:
1. Start Early
For a long-distance Ajanta trip, an early morning departure can give you more time at the destination.
2. Choose the Right Vehicle
Select the vehicle according to both passenger count and luggage. Don’t choose a vehicle only based on the number of seats.
3. Confirm the Complete Cost
Ask whether fuel, driver charges, tolls, parking and other applicable expenses are included in the quotation.
4. Carry Water and Essentials
The sightseeing involves walking, so comfortable footwear, drinking water, sunglasses and sun protection can be useful.
5. Check Visiting Days
Before leaving, verify the current opening days and visitor information. Maharashtra Tourism currently states that Ajanta is closed on Mondays.
6. Plan Enough Time
Ajanta and Ellora are large heritage complexes. Avoid creating an itinerary that gives you only a few hours to cover everything.
Why Book a Tempo Traveller with Shivshahi Cab?
If you are searching for a Tempo Traveller from Sambhajinagar to Ajanta and Ellora, Shivshahi Cab can help you plan group transportation according to your travel dates, passenger count and itinerary.
Whether you are travelling with family, friends, colleagues, students or a pilgrimage group, you can choose a suitable Tempo Traveller and plan your route around Ajanta, Ellora, Grishneshwar, Daulatabad and other nearby attractions.
Plan Your Ajanta Ellora Tour Today
Make your heritage trip more convenient by travelling together in one vehicle.
Book a Tempo Traveller from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for your Ajanta Ellora tour with Shivshahi Cab.
Plan your route, select the right vehicle, and enjoy a comfortable group journey from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) to Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
