2-Day Scenic and Cultural Tour from Dhule, Maharashtra

Day 1: Explore Ajanta Caves

Ajanta, Maharashtra on June 12, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel Panorama Dhule

Enjoy a hearty breakfast with local Maharashtrian flavours including poha and fresh chai to energize for the day ahead.
INR300, 0h30m

9:00am

Travel to Ajanta Caves

Drive approximately 3.5 hours (around 140 km) from Dhule to Ajanta to visit the iconic rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments.
INR1500 (Fuel and tolls approx.), 3h30m

12:30pm

Visit Ajanta Caves

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its ancient Buddhist murals and sculptures dating back to the 2nd century BCE. The caves are open from 9 AM to 6 PM.
INR50, 3h30m

4:00pm

Lunch at Ajanta Restaurant

Relish traditional Maharashtrian dishes such as thali and bhakri in this local eatery near the caves to relax after your exploration.
INR400, 1h

5:30pm

Drive to nearby Ajanta Hotel

Check into a comfortable hotel near Ajanta for overnight stay and rest.
INR2000, 0h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel

Enjoy a quiet dinner featuring local and Indian cuisine at the hotel restaurant to wind down your day.
INR500, 1h

Day 2: Lonar Crater Visit

Lonar, Maharashtra to Dhule, Maharashtra on June 13, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a nourishing breakfast including fresh fruits and traditional Indian breads.
INR300, 0h30m

8:00am

Drive to Lonar Crater Lake

Travel about 2 hours from Ajanta to Lonar Crater, an intriguing meteorite impact structure famous for its saline and alkaline lake.
INR1000 (Fuel and tolls approx.), 2h

10:30am

Explore Lonar Crater Lake

Visit the unique geological site, surrounded by ancient temples, to witness the rare ecosystem of this crater lake. Open daylong for visitors.
INR20, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at local Dhaba

Enjoy authentic Maharashtrian veg dishes at a local dhaba near the crater lake for a flavourful midday meal.
INR300, 1h

2:00pm

Return drive to Dhule

Head back to Dhule, a drive of about 3 hours, concluding your scenic and cultural two-day tour.
INR1200 (Fuel and tolls approx.), 3h

5:30pm

Evening relax at Dhule

Rest or explore local markets and enjoy some evening snacks and tea in Dhule's vibrant marketplace.
INR200, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Hotel Spring

End your trip with a relaxing dinner featuring popular Maharashtrian thali to savour regional tastes.
INR600, 1h