Aurangabad Shirdi Tour Package (4 Days)
4-day Aurangabad Shirdi tour from Aurangabad: Ajanta, Aurangabad, Ellora Caves, Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab. From ₹10,760 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
21° – 29°C
October in Aurangabad Shirdi
Description
4-day Aurangabad Shirdi tour from Aurangabad: Ajanta, Aurangabad, Ellora Caves, Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab. From ₹10,760 per person.
This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 11 handpicked stops, including Bibi Ka Maqbara, Panchakki, Aurangabad Caves and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Lalaji's Executive, Aurangabad. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Aurangabad Shirdi
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 15°C – 39°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Aurangabad city
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Aurangabad in the morning. Check in at your hotel in Aurangabad. See the Bibi Ka Maqbara, built in the 1660s by Aurangzeb's son for his mother and modelled on the Taj Mahal, the Panchakki water mill, and the Buddhist Aurangabad caves on the hill behind the city. Shop for Himroo shawls and Paithani sarees in the evening. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
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Bibi Ka Maqbara
The 17th-century tomb of Aurangzeb's wife, modelled on the Taj Mahal.
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Panchakki
A 17th-century water mill driven by an underground channel.
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Aurangabad Caves
Buddhist rock-cut caves on the hills above the city.
Ajanta Caves
Today's travel: from Aurangabad to Ajanta (about 96 km, 2 hrs) and from Ajanta to Aurangabad (about 93 km, 2 hrs). Drive about 100 km to Ajanta, a horseshoe of 30 Buddhist caves cut into a gorge of the Waghur river between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD, with the finest surviving ancient paintings in India. Electric buses run from the visitor centre to the caves. Ajanta is closed on Mondays. Back to Aurangabad in the evening. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
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Ajanta Caves
Buddhist caves with ancient wall paintings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Waghur gorge viewpoint
The point from which the caves were rediscovered in 1819.
Ellora, Grishneshwar and on to Shirdi
Today's travel: from Aurangabad to Ellora Caves (about 30 km, 30 min) and from Ellora Caves to Shirdi (about 103 km, 2 hrs). Spend the morning at Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 34 Buddhist, Hindu and Jain caves cut side by side into a basalt cliff; the Kailasa temple (cave 16) was carved from the top down out of a single rock. Ellora is closed on Tuesdays. Have darshan at the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga next door, see the simple tomb of Aurangzeb at Khuldabad, then drive on to Shirdi for the evening aarti at the Samadhi Mandir. Overnight stay in Shirdi.
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Ellora Caves
Thirty-four rock-cut caves of three faiths, with the Kailasa temple.
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Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
The twelfth Jyotirlinga, beside Ellora.
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Daulatabad Fort
The hill fort of Devagiri, with a moat and a tunnel.
Shirdi, Shani Shingnapur and back
Morning darshan at Sai Baba's Samadhi Mandir and a walk to Dwarkamai, the mosque where he lived, and the Chavadi. Drive to Shani Shingnapur, the village whose houses traditionally have no doors, to see the black stone of Shani on its open platform, then back to Aurangabad. Drive from Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur (about 74 km, 1 hr 30 min) and from Shani Shingnapur to Aurangabad (about 78 km, 1 hr 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Aurangabad. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur
74 km · ~1h 29m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Shirdi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Shani ShingnapurShani Shingnapur, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur
74 km · ~1h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Shirdi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shirdi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shirdi → Shani Shingnapur
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~74 km
~1h 39m|Tentative fare ₹80–₹260
- Arrive in Shani Shingnapur
Shani Shingnapur, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur
Nearest railway stations: Sainagar Shirdi for Shirdi, Rahuri for Shani Shingnapur.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Shani Shingnapur to Aurangabad
78 km · ~1h 34m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Shani Shingnapur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AurangabadAurangabad, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Shani Shingnapur to Aurangabad
78 km · ~1h 44m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Shani Shingnapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shani Shingnapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shani Shingnapur → Aurangabad
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~78 km
~1h 44m|Tentative fare ₹90–₹270
- Arrive in Aurangabad
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Shani Shingnapur to Aurangabad
Nearest railway stations: Rahuri for Shani Shingnapur, Aurangabad for Aurangabad.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
The shrine over Sai Baba's resting place.
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Dwarkamai
The old mosque where Sai Baba lived, with his ever-burning dhuni.
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Shani Shingnapur
The open-air shrine of Shani in a village without doors.
Tour Overview
Aurangabad with the two great cave sites of Ajanta and Ellora, the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga and Daulatabad fort, then Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur.
This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Aurangabad. The route runs Aurangabad → Ajanta → Aurangabad → Ellora Caves → Shirdi → Shani Shingnapur → Aurangabad, about 474 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Aurangabad Shirdi Tour from Aurangabad
- Bibi Ka Maqbara
- Panchakki
- Aurangabad Caves
- Ajanta Caves
- Waghur gorge viewpoint
- Ellora Caves
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
- Daulatabad Fort
Inclusions in the Aurangabad Shirdi Tour Package
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Aurangabad for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Aurangabad Shirdi Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Aurangabad Shirdi Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Aurangabad → Ajanta → Aurangabad → Ellora Caves → Shirdi → Shani Shingnapur → Aurangabad (about 474 km in all)
Before you go: Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays; we arrange the days around this.
Hotels: Treebo Lalaji's Executive, Aurangabad; 3-star hotel in Shirdi, or similar.
Package Price: Cab
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Aurangabad. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab |
|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹18,740 |
| 33 Persons | ₹15,370 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹13,600 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹12,540 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹10,760 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Bibi Ka Maqbara
A stunning mausoleum built in 1679 by Prince Azam Shah in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum, often called the "Mini Taj of the Deccan" due to its resemblance to the Taj Mahal. Set in a charbagh garden, it is a fine example of Mughal architecture with intricate marble work and minarets.
Panchakki
A 17th-century water mill driven by an underground channel.
Aurangabad Caves
Buddhist rock-cut caves on the hills above the city.
Ajanta Caves
A UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE, famous for exquisite murals and sculptures depicting the life of Buddha. Located about 100 km from Aurangabad, these caves are a masterpiece of ancient Indian art.
Waghur gorge viewpoint
The point from which the caves were rediscovered in 1819.
Ellora Caves
Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring 34 monasteries and temples carved into the Charanandri hills, representing Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain faiths from the 6th to 11th centuries. The Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) is the world's largest monolithic rock-cut temple, a breathtaking engineering feat.
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
The twelfth Jyotirlinga, beside Ellora.
Daulatabad Fort
A formidable 14th-century hill fortress built on a conical rock, once the capital of the Yadava dynasty, later renamed by Muhammad bin Tughlaq. It features complex defences including a serpentine moat, cannons, and a dark, winding passageway, offering panoramic views of the surrounding plains.
Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
The shrine over Sai Baba's resting place.
Dwarkamai
The old mosque where Sai Baba lived, with his ever-burning dhuni.
Shani Shingnapur
The open-air shrine of Shani in a village without doors.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Aurangabad for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Things To Do
Sample local cuisine at a traditional Maharashtrian thali restaurant
Enjoy a complete vegetarian thali featuring local specialties like bhakri (millet flatbread), pitla (gram flour curry), and spicy thecha (chutney) at places like ‘Panchavati’ or ‘Mumtaz’ in the city. This is a hearty, authentic meal that reflects the region’s rustic flavours.
1 hour
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Aurangabad → Ajanta → Aurangabad → Ellora Caves → Shirdi → Shani Shingnapur → Aurangabad (about 474 km in all)
Before you go: Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays; we arrange the days around this.
Hotels: Treebo Lalaji's Executive, Aurangabad; 3-star hotel in Shirdi, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Aurangabad on day 1 and you are back in Aurangabad on day 4.
Aurangabad → Ajanta → Aurangabad → Ellora Caves → Shirdi → Shani Shingnapur → Aurangabad. That is about 474 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹18,740 per person (cab); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹10,760 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Aurangabad and back. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays; we arrange the days around this.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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