Ajanta Caves — 2-day itinerary

Ajanta Caves in two days

A day-by-day plan for Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra, 8 stops in all. Every stop that matches a place we cover links straight to it.

2 days in Ajanta Caves

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Day 1

Day 1

Caves 1 and 2 murals

Caves 1 and 2 murals

Day 1

Cave 19 chaitya

Cave 19 chaitya

Day 1

Cave 26 reclining Buddha

Cave 26 reclining Buddha

Day 1

Gorge viewpoint

Gorge viewpoint

Day 2

Day 2

Kailasa Temple at Ellora

Kailasa Temple at Ellora

Day 2

Daulatabad Fort

Daulatabad Fort

Day 2

Bibi ka Maqbara

Bibi ka Maqbara

Day 2

Naan qalia dinner

Naan qalia dinner

Places on this itinerary

Planning Ajanta Caves

What are the Ajanta Caves?+

Thirty rock-cut Buddhist caves from roughly the 2nd century BCE onward, famous for their ancient murals - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Are Ajanta and Ellora the same place?+

No - they are separate UNESCO sites about 100 km apart, usually combined on one trip from Aurangabad.

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