Ahmednagar To Ajanta & Ellora

way more than just caves...

Post by Divya | Delhi | May 25, 2006

Its best to take a maharashtra state tourist bus from aurangabad or other towns from where they operate, especially if u're travelling alone. Summer time dont forget to carry a hat and water bottle. hats are available there, but expensive. do buy one if u forget to take along because the heat is killing. keep sipping water as you walk.

Amazing Ajanta and Excellent Ellora

Post by Amitra | Thane | Feb 6, 2013

Have powerful torch as the caves are quite dark inside. Photography with flash/ tripod is not allowed. Avoid shoes with lace for frequent on and off. Cover Ajanta during first half as the caves are east facing. Have sufficient water and food at the parking bay of Ajanta as nothing is available at the cave upstairs. Be aware of honey bee caves around as at times they get annoyed. Aurangabad is well connected with the rest of the country in all three ways – Air, Rail and Road and you could search on internet that suits your needs. We travelled from Mumbai and found the following is the best option. 17057 Devagiri Express Daily Mumbai (CSTM) 21.05 Aurangabad (AWB) 04.05, 12 stops, 7 hours, 274km, 3AC – Rs.503. 17618 Tapovan Express Daily AWB 14.35 CSTM 22.05, 12 stops, 7 hour 30 minutes, CC – Rs.403

Ellora caves only.

Post by Feline | Bangalore | Nov 9, 2010

One thing to note is Ajanta caves face the east so visit them in the first half of the day as there is no lights inside. Ellora caves face the west so visit them in the second half of the day. Also make sure on which day the Cave is closed. One day of the week the caves will be closed. Preferable to keep a torch with you when you visit the caves. Some places are dark as there is no electricity in there. Note : Covering Ajanta and Ellora caves in one day is very very difficult considering the distance and walking to do. Best is schedule 3 days for A'bad. 1st day Ellora / Ajanta, 2nd day other spots in A'bad so you get some rest, 3rd day Ajanta / Ellora. This would be ideal.