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Ajanta & Ellora – Ancient Glory!
Location
Maharashtra
Duration
4 Days
Intensity
Moderate Walk/Climb (3-5 km/day)
Starts in 13 weeks
Early Bird Discount
Early Bird Discount till 31 Oct
Start date
START DATE
25 DEC, Fri
Start date
END DATE
28 DEC, Mon
₹ 34,500
₹34,000*
on double sharing
* 5% GST extra
Ajanta & Ellora – Ancient Glory!
₹ 34,500
₹ 34,000 * 5% GST extra
Start date
START DATE
25 DEC, Fri
Start date
END DATE
28 DEC, Mon
₹ 34,500
₹ 34,000 * 5% GST extra

Get into the beautiful world of ancient caves, sculptures, artwork & monuments, full of incredible history and amazing sights. Travel with F5 to Ajanta and Ellora caves - UNESCO World Heritage sites and appreciate India’s rich heritage. This December, join our Ajanta and Ellora women group tour to explore these magnificent marvels.

Highlights
Explore Ajanta and Ellora caves, UNESCO World Heritage sites
Explore Ajanta and Ellora caves, UNESCO World Heritage sites
Admire the breathtaking Bibi Ka Maqbara or 'mini Taj'
Admire the breathtaking Bibi Ka Maqbara or 'mini Taj'
Visit the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga early in the morning
Visit the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga early in the morning
Explore and know the history of the Daultabad Fort
Explore and know the history of the Daultabad Fort
Important
Important
Our Ajanta and Ellora all-women group trip is to ex-Aurangabad. There will be considerable walking during this trip. Also, considering it's the year-end holiday season, expect crowd especially around the caves and temple.
Getting there
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Arrive by 11 AM on 25 DEC
Arrival
Aurangabad Airport (IXU)
Maharashtra
Return anytime on 28 DEC
departure
Aurangabad Airport (IXU)
Maharashtra
Itinerary
Weather
17°C - 30°C | Pleasant days, Cool nights
Weather
Chance of rain: Low
Note: This is a prediction. The weather may change
Day 1: Reach Aurangabad. Explore the city.

Arrivals
Arrivals
Walk: 2-3 hrs
Walk: 2-3 hrs
Half-day sightseeing
Half-day sightseeing
Reach Aurangabad by morning flight. Relax and have lunch. Known as the “City of Gates” with its “52 gates,” each with a local history, Aurangabad has its own charm to explore. We will be visiting Daultabad Fort & Bibi Ka Maqbara. Explore the city for half a day today. Overnight at Aurangabad.
Reach Aurangabad by morning flight. Relax and have lunch. Known as the “City of Gates” with its “52 gates,” each with a local history, Aurangabad has its own charm to explore. We will be visiting Daultabad Fort & Bibi Ka Maqbara. Explore the city for half a day today. Overnight at Aurangabad.
Food will be simple local affair - both veg and non-veg options will be available.
Food will be simple local affair - both veg and non-veg options will be available.
The weather usually is pleasant in the month of December. Day temperature would be around 28-30°C, and the nights would be pleasant.
The weather usually is pleasant in the month of December. Day temperature would be around 28-30°C, and the nights would be pleasant.
There will be considerable walking in our Ajanta and Ellora group trip, especially for exploring the caves in Ajanta and Ellora and exploration in Aurangabad.
There will be considerable walking in our Ajanta and Ellora group trip, especially for exploring the caves in Ajanta and Ellora and exploration in Aurangabad.
Leena Appicatlaa
Star Star Star Star Star
We had an extensive sight seeing tour, with a very knowledgeable guide. The features of F5 which stand out are meticulous organization, timely pickup and drop, all the important venues were covered in detail and good hotel stay with all arrangements taken care of.
Day 2: Explore Ajanta Caves.
Drive: 5-7 hrs
Drive: 5-7 hrs
Walk: 2-3 hrs
Walk: 2-3 hrs
UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Considered to be a masterpiece of Buddhist religious art, the largest Buddhist cave temples with their finest architecture, explore the Ajanta caves today (~ 105 km). Built in the period between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD, these hand-carved and frescoed caves are the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotion through gesture, pose, and form. Overnight at Aurangabad.
Considered to be a masterpiece of Buddhist religious art, the largest Buddhist cave temples with their finest architecture, explore the Ajanta caves today (~ 105 km). Built in the period between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD, these hand-carved and frescoed caves are the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotion through gesture, pose, and form. Overnight at Aurangabad.
We will be covering ~105 km today (roughly 3 hrs drive one-way). So please maintain time as per the trip lead’s instructions to reach places on time and enjoy exploring the places. Also, carry some light munchies for the road. There will also be considerable walking required to explore the caves.
We will be covering ~105 km today (roughly 3 hrs drive one-way). So please maintain time as per the trip lead’s instructions to reach places on time and enjoy exploring the places. Also, carry some light munchies for the road. There will also be considerable walking required to explore the caves.
Fun Fact
FUN FACT!
Did you know? The official logo/emblem for the 1996 Miss World Contest held in Bengaluru (then Bangalore) was inspired by the painting of the Flying Apsara at Ajanta Caves.
Day 3: Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga. Explore Ellora Caves.
Drive: 3-5 hrs
Drive: 3-5 hrs
UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jyotirlinga temple
Jyotirlinga temple
Today would be an early morning start to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga by 5.30AM, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. After darshan, we will traverse across Ellora caves (~60 kms), which illustrates the characteristics of ancient India, and exhibits the monuments of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. The Kailash or Kailashanatha temple is the world's largest monolith rock-cut Hindu temple. Back to Aurangabad. Overnight at Aurangabad.
Today would be an early morning start to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga by 5.30AM, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. After darshan, we will traverse across Ellora caves (~60 kms), which illustrates the characteristics of ancient India, and exhibits the monuments of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. The Kailash or Kailashanatha temple is the world's largest monolith rock-cut Hindu temple. Back to Aurangabad. Overnight at Aurangabad.
Being a year end, please do expect a lot of crowd around.
Being a year end, please do expect a lot of crowd around.
Devina Saraf
Star Star Star Star Star
Everything from the airport pickup, to the itinerary, the guide, the trip lead, hotels and food was top notch. The team takes great efforts to ensure the travellers have a comfortable trip and take back only good memories. I am a loyal customer for life now.
Day 4: Flyout. Trip ends.
Return flights
Return flights
After breakfast, catch your return flight. Let the memories linger. Our Ajanta Ellora women only group trip ends.
After breakfast, catch your return flight. Let the memories linger. Our Ajanta Ellora women only group trip ends.
Please book your return tickets anytime today.  The hotel check out is at 11 AM.
Please book your return tickets anytime today. The hotel check out is at 11 AM.
Uma J
Star Star Star Star Star
Very conveniently arranged trip. Had a detailed insight into Ajanta and Ellora. The tour with a formal guide and an amazing female coordinator helped a lot. Thank you F5 for fulfilling my dream of visiting these places.
Important
Important
Our Ajanta and Ellora all-women group trip is to ex-Aurangabad. There will be considerable walking during this trip. Also, considering it's the year-end holiday season, expect crowd especially around the caves and temple.
Add ons

Adult Price – INR 34,500 + 5% GST

Child Pricing (5 to 10 years old) – INR 32, 500 + 5% GST 

Adolescents – Children between 11 and 17 years of age pay the same price as adults. If your child is less than 5 years old, please reach out to us.

Single Occupancy Supplement (if you don’t want to share the room) – INR 13,500 + 5% GST

Additional Services (Add-ons): If you are arriving early or want to extend your stay, reach out to us to help you plan your accommodation and transport at an additional cost.

Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions

We want to enable you to travel wallet free. That’s why, when you travel with us, we take care of most of your travelling expenses. Our Ajanta Ellora group tour package includes:

Transport in an AC vehicle throughout the trip as per the itinerary
3N stay on double sharing
Airport transfer in AC vehicle in batches
All meals starting from Lunch on Day 1 till Breakfast on Day 4
Guide for Aurangabad sightseeing on Day 1
Guide for Ajanta & Ellora on Days 2 & 3, respectively
Guidance of an F5 tour lead
All entrance fees
Tolls and Parking

Exclusions

Some expenses are excluded (especially those of personal preferences) and will have to be taken care of by the individual. Exclusions include:

Food and snacks other than mentioned in inclusions
Tips, beverages not mentioned in the inclusions, and other expenses of a personal nature
Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Camera charges
Travel from your hometown to Aurangabad and back
Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspects beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.
5% GST

Policy

Cancellation and Refund

All cancellations must be sent in writing to [email protected] and take effect on the date we receive them. The cancellation charges below apply to the total trip cost, and apply to any cancellation for any reason, including where you do not travel (a ‘no-show’).

Notice given 90 days or more before departure date: 15% cancellation charge of the total trip cost.

Notice given 89 to 60 days before departure date: 25% cancellation charge of the total trip cost.

Notice given 59 to 16 days before departure date: 50% cancellation charge of the total trip cost.

Notice given 15 to 0 days before departure date (including no show): 100% cancellation charge of the total trip cost.

Third-party items and service fee 

Additional flights, additional hotel nights, additional permits and other third-party items (not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions) booked on your behalf may or may not be refundable, depending on the provider’s own terms. In every case, our service fee for arranging and securing these bookings is non-refundable, the work of securing them having been performed.

Local permits

For trips to restricted regions that require local permits, we include the permit charges in inclusions. However, permit approval is dependent on the timely and correct submission of the necessary documents.

Insurance

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, curtailment and medical expenses. F5 Escapes is not liable for losses you could have recovered under such insurance.

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Disclaimer

F5 Escapes is not responsible for any injury, loss or other untoward incident arising from the ignorance or negligence of guests, their failure to follow safety instructions, undisclosed medical conditions, natural or man-made calamities, accidents, or any other event beyond our reasonable control. Guests participate in all activities at their own risk. Full details are set out in our Terms of Service on the website.

All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveller in getting medical attention.

F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions; in such a case, the trip amount will be refunded in full.

FAQs
1
What type of accommodation will be provided?

We select accommodation based on their uniqueness/character, location, cleanliness and comfort, hospitality, food quality, and more. Hence, we work with a variety of stays - boutique hotels, heritage properties, well appointed standard hotels, premium homestays etc. You can download the pdf itinerary for more details on the stays being used in the Ajanta and Ellora women-only group tour.


2
What type of food will be available during the Ajanta Ellora tour?

Food will be a simple local affair – both veg and non-veg food options will be available. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know beforehand.


3
What will the weather be like?

The weather usually is pleasant in the month of December. Day temperature would be around 28-30°C, and the nights would be pleasant. *Please note that nowadays, climate/ weather is dependent on many factors and unpredictable hence the above information might be subject to change during your actual travel days.


4
As a solo-female traveller, can I join the Ajanta-Ellora group tour?

Absolutely! We design our women travel group tours to make it convenient, fun, and safe for women travellers. You travel with a group of like-minded women, make new friends, and share experiences for a lifetime. Join our Ajanta-Ellora women trip to experience the joy of travelling with your tribe.


5
What are the company policies on smoking/drinking?

Everyone joining is an adult, and we realise that we cannot dictate the behaviour on how you should enjoy the trip. All we ask is to drink responsibly. Hangover delays are going to cost a lot and will not be tolerated at all. So please do not test your limits and enjoy in moderation. Also, do respect your roommate’s comfort levels with the alcohol smell and avoid drinking in the room if she is not comfortable. If you smoke, please do so outside the room, even if the rooms have ashtrays.


6
How does F5 Escapes promote responsible and sustainable tourism?

When we travel, we visit somebody’s home, be it a city, village or a place of stay. We treat them with utmost respect. We encourage all our guests to leave no trace, only footprints. We recommend carrying one's own steel water bottles. Most places of stay we partner with provide clean drinking water and water is available for refill. Small shift, big impact. We are mindful about our group not littering the destination. We try choosing vendors who make a conscious effort to employ locals, thereby enabling us to give back to the local economy. We encourage local handicrafts and on several trips we visit local artisans. We try to reduce overcrowding by travelling in small groups of maximum 12 people. We support women-led enterprises and seek them out on our travels. We work with local organisations across India involved in conservation, culture preservation and employment generation.


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