Aurangabad-Ajanta-Ellora

Aurangabad is a convenient base for visiting Ellora (29 kms) and Ajanta Caves (104 kms).

How to reach: Aurangabad is connected by air with Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Udaipur. It is directly linked by rail with Bhopal, Delhi, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Mumbai etc. Motorable road connect Aurangabad with Ahmedabad-623 Kms Delhi-1371 Kms, Hyderabad-536 Kms, Hyderabad-536 Kms, Mumbai-392 Kms, Nashik-221 kms, Pune-229 Kms.

Where to stay: Welcomgroup Rama International, Ajanta Ambassador, Taj Residency, Aurangabad Ashok, President Park, Khemi's Inn, Quality Inn Vedant, MTDC Holiday Resort in Aurangabad, Kailash Hotel near the Ellora Caves, MTDC Travellers Lodge at Ajanta and MTDC Holiday Resort at Fardapur near the Ajanta Caves. A wide range of medium priced hotels and budget accommodation is also available.

What to see: Aurangabad Caves, Bibi ka Maqbara and Panchakki in Aurangabad, beautifully carved Hindu, Jain & Buddhist Caves including the exquisite Kailasa Temple at Ellora and 30 rock hewn Buddhist caves at Ajanta.

Excursions: Daulatabad Fort, Khuldabad, Grishneshwar Temple, Paithan, Pithalkhora Caves, Lonar Crater.

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