Matheran 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.

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.

Felt like a Boddhist Monk

Post by Saurabh

-Ellora caves are closed on mondays and Ajanta caves are closed on Tuesday, that makes it a truly weekend destination. -Try to start early in the morning so that you get more time in the caves as closing time is about 6 PM. -Stay at Aurangabad as Ajanta and Ellora are very well connected to the city, and in addition you can enjoy places in Aurangabad like Daulatabad Fort, Bibi ka Makbara (Mini Tajmahal), Paithan Garden, Panchakki etc.