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Aurangabad Tour Package from Pune (3 Days)

3-day Aurangabad tour from Pune: Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora Caves. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,450 per person.

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Aurangabad Tour Package from Pune (3 Days)

Description

3-day Aurangabad tour from Pune: Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora Caves. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,450 per person.

This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 7 handpicked stops, including Bibi Ka Maqbara, Panchakki, Ajanta Caves and more. October–March; Ajanta and Ellora are also beautiful in the monsoon is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-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 March

Average temperature range: 15°C – 39°C

Jan

27°

17° low

Feb

30°

19° low

Mar

35°

23° low

Apr

38°

25° low

May

39°

27° low

Jun

35°

25° low

Jul

29°

23° low

Aug

28°

22° low

Sep

28°

21° low

NOW

Oct

29°

21° low

Nov

28°

17° low

Dec

27°

15° low

Jan

27°

17° low

Feb

30°

19° low

Mar

35°

23° low

Apr

38°

25° low

May

39°

27° low

Jun

35°

25° low

Jul

29°

23° low

Aug

28°

22° low

Sep

28°

21° low

NOW

Oct

29°

21° low

Nov

28°

17° low

Dec

27°

15° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Pune to Aurangabad

Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Pune in the morning. Drive from Pune to Aurangabad (about 235 km, 4 hrs 45 min). Check in at your hotel in Aurangabad. Reach Aurangabad and see the Bibi Ka Maqbara in the evening light, and the Panchakki water mill. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

  1. 1

    Bibi Ka Maqbara

    The 17th-century tomb of Aurangzeb's wife, modelled on the Taj Mahal.

  2. 2

    Panchakki

    A 17th-century water mill driven by an underground channel.

Day 2

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.

  1. 1

    Ajanta Caves

    Buddhist caves with ancient wall paintings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  2. 2

    Waghur gorge viewpoint

    The point from which the caves were rediscovered in 1819.

Day 3

Ellora, Grishneshwar and back

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. Drive from Aurangabad to Ellora Caves (about 30 km, 30 min) and from Ellora Caves to Pune (about 256 km, 5 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Pune. The tour ends here.

  1. 1

    Ellora Caves

    Thirty-four rock-cut caves of three faiths, with the Kailasa temple.

  2. 2

    Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

    The twelfth Jyotirlinga, beside Ellora.

  3. 3

    Daulatabad Fort

    The hill fort of Devagiri, with a moat and a tunnel.

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 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Pune. The route runs Pune → Aurangabad → Ajanta → Aurangabad → Ellora Caves → Pune, about 710 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Highlights of the Aurangabad Tour from Pune

  • Bibi Ka Maqbara
  • Panchakki
  • Ajanta Caves
  • Waghur gorge viewpoint
  • Ellora Caves
  • Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
  • Daulatabad Fort

Inclusions in the Aurangabad Tour Package

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Pune for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • 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

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 Tour

Best time to visit: October–March; Ajanta and Ellora are also beautiful in the monsoon

Route: Pune → Aurangabad → Ajanta → Aurangabad → Ellora Caves → Pune (about 710 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Aurangabad and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

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.

Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train

Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Pune. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹13,660₹9,910₹9,710
3₹11,030₹8,880₹8,680
4–7₹9,810₹7,750₹7,560
8–10₹9,020₹7,250₹7,050
11–12₹7,650₹6,650₹6,450

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Aurangabad and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Route Map

Locating stops on the map…

Top Attractions

Bibi Ka Maqbara

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.

1-2 hours ₹25 for Indians, ₹300 for foreigners6 AM - 10 PM (daytime viewing best before 6 PM)
Panchakki

Panchakki

A 17th-century water mill driven by an underground channel.

Ajanta Caves

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.

3-4 hours ₹40 for Indians, ₹600 for foreigners (includes cave lighting fee)9 AM - 5 PM (closed on Mondays)
Waghur gorge viewpoint

Waghur gorge viewpoint

The point from which the caves were rediscovered in 1819.

Ellora Caves

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.

3-5 hours ₹40 for Indians, ₹600 for foreigners6 AM - 6 PM (closed on Tuesdays)
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

The twelfth Jyotirlinga, beside Ellora.

Daulatabad Fort

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.

2-3 hours ₹25 for Indians, ₹300 for foreigners9 AM - 6 PM

Who Is This Tour For

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 3-day/2-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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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

Pickup Point: Hotel or home
Approx. Distance: 710 km

What's Included / Excluded

Inclusions

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Pune for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • 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
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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

Treebo Lalaji's Executive, Aurangabad (or similar)

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

Route: Pune → Aurangabad → Ajanta → Aurangabad → Ellora Caves → Pune (about 710 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Aurangabad and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

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

3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Pune on day 1 and you are back in Pune on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Pune → Aurangabad → Ajanta → Aurangabad → Ellora Caves → Pune. That is about 710 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹9,710 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,450 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Pune and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Aurangabad and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.

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.

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