Best and Economical way to visit Ajanta Caves is By Public Transport

Information about The Ajanta Caves:

 How to reach Ajanta caves from Mumbai:

Board an Overnight Bus/Train to Aurangabad from Mumbai, then head to TPoint and Hop in any bus going towards Jalgaon/ Yawal/Bhusawal which will drop you at the entrance of Ajanta Caves.

Once you enter inside Ajanta caves entrance, you get shuttle service till the caves which are 4km away from the entry point (Private vehicles are not allowed its mandatory to take the shuttle till the caves)

TIPS/HACKS/SUGGESTION: I bet without this you won’t Go for an Outing

 How to reach Ajanta caves from Pune:

You can take an overnight Train or Bus from Pune and reach Aurangabad the frequency is great between this two location. Once you reach you should head to the Tpoint and board any bus going towards Jalgaon/ Yawal/Bhusawal which will drop you at the entrance of Ajanta Caves.

Important caves to visit at Ajanta Caves:

1. The best work is to be found in 1, 2, 16, 17 and 19.
2. The best sculptures are i caves 1, 4, 17, 19. 24 and 26.

Tips and Timing to visit Ajanta Caves:

1. If you find rush in the cave number one skip it and enter the cave number two and once you are done with 2 then visit cave number 1.
2. Carry a torch to see paintings inside the caves.
3. Buy a book with information about the caves if you don’t want a guide.
4. Ajanta caves are closed on all Monday’s.

 How to reach Daulatabad fort from aurangabad:

If you reach Aurangabad by 3 pm you can visit the Daulatabad fort.

1. Reach the central bus stop of Aurangabad
2. Look for a direct bus to Daulatabad fort

2. Reach Baba petrol pump in Rs. 10 from the central bus stop
3. from Baba petrol pump sharing jeep are available for Rs. 20 per seat.

Tips and things for Daulatabad fort:

1. It gets close by 6 pm so hike fast to the top of the fort.
2. Canyons
3. The structure of the fort is surrounded by water from all side(It was a defensive strategy )

Accommodation and Food in Aurangabad:

Too Sum up my whole trip to Aurangabad it goes as follow:

11th March 2017

DAY ONE TRIP TO LONAR EXPENSE:

Dadar to Jalna (Indian Railway) = Rs. 140

Jalna to Jalna bus stop (Sharing Auto) = Rs. 20 (I went walking)

Jalna bus stop to Sultanpur (State Bus transport) = Rs. 96.

Sultanpur to Lonar Village (Sharing Auto/Jeep/Trax) = Rs. 15.

Lonar Village to Sultanpur (Sharing Auto/Jeep/Trax) = Rs. 15.

Sultanpur to Aurangabad (State Bus transport) = Rs. 159.

Dinner at hostel canteen (Thanks to Kiran) = Rs. 50 (Unlimited food).

Stay in Yogesh hostel room (Thanks to Priyanka, kiran and Yogesh) = Free.

12th March 2017

DAY TWO TRIP TO AJANTA CAVES EXPENSE:

Aurangabad to T Point (Sharing Auto) = Rs. 15.

T Point to Ajanta Caves (State Bus transport) = Rs. 121.

Ajanta entry point to Ajanta Caves Shuttle service (State Bus transport) = Rs. 16. (Rs. 22 for A/C)

Ajanta Caves Entry Fee = Rs. 30. (Rs. 500 for Foreigner)

Ajanta Caves to Ajanta entry point Shuttle service (State Bus transport) = Rs. 16. (Rs. 22 for A/C)

Ajanta Caves to Aurangabad central bus stop (Sharing car) = Rs. 130.

Aurangabad central bus stop to Daulatabad fort (Sharing jeep) = Rs. 20. ( you can also hire auto both ways for 300 to 500rs)

Daulatabad fort back to central bus stop (Sharing jeep) = Rs. 20.

Dinner at Kiran’s home = Free.

Stay in Yogesh hostel room (Thanks to Priyanka, kiran and Yogesh) = Free.

DAY THREE TRIP TO ELLORA CAVES EXPENSE:

Aurangabad central bus stop to Ellora caves (Sharing jeep) = Rs. 40.

Ellora Caves Entry Fee = Rs. 30. (Rs. 500 for Foreigner)

Ellora caves to Aurangabad central bus stop = Rs. 40.

Visit to Pan Chakki and Bibi ka maqbara = Walking ( sharing auto available in 20 – 30rs)

Aurangabad to Dadar(Mumbai) (Indian Railway ) = Rs. 120.

Indian railway tickets

Total Expense of the whole tour to Aurangabad Dates 11th to 13th March 2017 was Rs.1200 approx.