4 Nights 5 Days Pune to Ajanta and Ellora Caves Heritage Tour

Day 1: Pune Arrival & Leisure

Pune, India on May 15, 2025

12:00pm

Breakfast at Cafe GoodLuck

Begin your trip with a hearty Maharashtrian breakfast at Cafe GoodLuck, known for its bun maska and chai. It's a popular local spot open from 7:30am to 11:30am.

INR300, 0h45m

1:00pm

Check-in and Rest

Check into your hotel in Pune, rest, and prepare for the journey ahead.

Variable, 2h0m

3:00pm

Visit Aga Khan Palace

Explore the beautiful Aga Khan Palace, a historic site connected with Mahatma Gandhi, open until 5:30pm. It offers serene gardens and a museum.

INR25, 1h30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Malaka Spice

Enjoy flavorful Asian cuisine at Malaka Spice in Pune, open daily until 11:30pm, known for its vibrant ambiance and diverse menu.

INR800, 1h30m

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Day 2: Travel to Ajanta & Local Sightseeing

Ajanta, Maharashtra, India on May 16, 2025

6:30am

Early Breakfast at Hotel

Start early with a nutritious breakfast at your hotel in Pune to prepare for the road trip to Ajanta Caves.

Included in stay, 0h45m

7:30am

Drive from Pune to Ajanta

Commence your approximately 6-hour drive (around 320 km) to Ajanta Caves, enjoying scenic views along the way.

Car rental fuel cost approx INR5000, 6h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at Ajanta Hotel

Have a wholesome Maharashtrian lunch at a local hotel near the Ajanta Caves, suitable for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

INR400, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit Ajanta Caves

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ajanta Caves, ancient Buddhist rock-cut cave monuments famed for their murals and sculptures. The caves open until 6:00pm.

INR40 (Indians), INR600 (Foreigners), 3h0m

6:00pm

Check-in at Ajanta Hotel

Check-in and relax after a long day of travel and sightseeing.

Variable, Rest

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel

Enjoy a relaxed dinner at your hotel with regional flavors featuring local cuisine.

INR600, 1h30m

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Day 3: Full Day Ajanta Caves Exploration

Ajanta, Maharashtra, India on May 17, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Have an early breakfast before a full day of rich cultural exploration.

Included in stay, 0h45m

9:00am

Ajanta Caves Detailed Tour

Spend your day studying the caves in-depth, including less visited areas and the museum to understand their historical context. Caves open until 6:00pm.

Included in previous day’s entry fee, 5h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Local Dhaba

Savor authentic Maharashtrian cuisine at a nearby dhaba known for its thalis and fresh preparations.

INR350, 1h0m

4:00pm

Evening Leisure Walk

Take a relaxing walk around the surrounding forested hills and small villages surrounding the cave area.

Free, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Hotel

Relish a quiet dinner at the hotel with options for both local and international cuisine.

INR600, 1h30m

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Day 4: Ellora Caves & Return to Pune

Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, India / Pune, India on May 18, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Early breakfast to start the journey to Ellora Caves, another UNESCO heritage site.

Included in stay, 0h45m

7:30am

Drive to Ellora Caves

Travel approximately 2.5-hour drive (about 100 km) to the Ellora Caves near Aurangabad.

Fuel cost approx INR1500, 2h30m

10:30am

Visit Ellora Caves

Explore the famous Ellora Caves, a magnificent complex of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain rock-cut temples, very different yet complementary to Ajanta. Open until 6:00pm.

INR40 (Indians), INR600 (Foreigners), 3h0m