Aurangabad Tour Package from Nashik (2 Days)
2-day Aurangabad tour from Nashik: Ellora Caves and Aurangabad. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
21° – 29°C
October in Aurangabad
Description
2-day Aurangabad tour from Nashik: Ellora Caves and Aurangabad. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
This 2 days 1 night itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, Daulatabad Fort and more. October–March; Ajanta and Ellora are also beautiful in the monsoon is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 1-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
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 15°C – 39°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nashik to Ellora and Aurangabad
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Nashik in the morning. Drive from Nashik to Ellora Caves (about 174 km, 3 hrs 30 min) and from Ellora Caves to Aurangabad (about 30 km, 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Aurangabad. 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, and on the way back climb into Daulatabad fort, the old Devagiri of the Yadavas, with its moat and dark tunnel. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
- 1
Ellora Caves
Thirty-four rock-cut caves of three faiths, with the Kailasa temple.
- 2
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
The twelfth Jyotirlinga, beside Ellora.
- 3
Daulatabad Fort
The hill fort of Devagiri, with a moat and a tunnel.
Bibi Ka Maqbara and back
See the Bibi Ka Maqbara, the "Taj of the Deccan", and the Panchakki water mill, then drive back. Drive from Aurangabad to Nashik (about 181 km, 3 hrs 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Nashik. The tour ends here.
- 1
Bibi Ka Maqbara
The 17th-century tomb of Aurangzeb's wife, modelled on the Taj Mahal.
- 2
Panchakki
A 17th-century water mill driven by an underground channel.
Tour Overview
Aurangabad and its two UNESCO cave sites: the painted Buddhist caves of Ajanta and the rock-cut temples of Ellora, with the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, Daulatabad fort and the Bibi Ka Maqbara.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Nashik. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
Highlights of the Aurangabad Tour from Nashik
- Ellora Caves
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
- Daulatabad Fort
- Bibi Ka Maqbara
- Panchakki
Inclusions in the Aurangabad Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Nashik for the whole trip: 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 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
Online booking: pay just ₹99 to reserve your tour. The ₹99 is 100 percent refundable if you cancel at any time, and it is adjusted in your final payment.
50 percent of the tour cost: 3 days before the tour starts, after you receive your tour voucher.
Remaining balance: on the tour day.
Cancellation Policy
The ₹99 online booking amount is refunded in full whenever you cancel, for any reason.
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 Tour
Best time to visit: October–March; Ajanta and Ellora are also beautiful in the monsoon
Before you go: Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays; we arrange the days around this.
Hotels: Treebo Lalaji's Executive, Aurangabad, or similar.
Trip Cost Breakdown
Per-person pricing by group size
Route Map
Top Attractions
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.
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.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March; Ajanta and Ellora are also beautiful in the monsoon is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Nashik for the whole trip: 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; Ajanta and Ellora are also beautiful in the monsoon
Before you go: Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays; we arrange the days around this.
Hotels: Treebo Lalaji's Executive, Aurangabad, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Nashik on day 1 and you are back in Nashik on day 2.
For 2 persons it is ₹8,590 per person; for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹4,540 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
October–March; Ajanta and Ellora are also beautiful in the monsoon.
Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays; we arrange the days around this.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to