Plan your trip · Aurangabad
1 perfect day in Aurangabad
Nearby sights each day, timed and walkable — with what to wear for the photos and where to eat every signature dish. Tap any stop for angles, hours & tips.
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Trip at a glance
- Days
- 1 day
- Best season
- ❄️ Winter
- Total stops
- ~5
- Food & drink
- ₹390 – ₹960
Day 1
Ajanta Caves & Ellora Caves
5 stops8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Early morning for an empty Kailasa courtyard in soft, even light; mid to late afternoon, when the west-facing cave fronts catch the sun.
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Tuesdays)
~68 min
~275 min

Afternoon2:00 – 4:30 PM
Best light: Morning, soon after opening, for soft light on the cliff and fewer people on the path; just after the monsoon for a green gorge and running falls.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Mondays)
What to wear
1-day trip · ₹390 – ₹960

