A detailed, professional itinerary designed for tourists booking your intercity cab from Mumbai. This schedule covers both UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the most popular attractions of Aurangabad.
⭐ Trip Overview
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Starting Point: Mumbai
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Destination: Aurangabad
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Distance: ~340 km (one way)
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Travel Time: 6.5–7.5 hours by cab
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Ideal Trip Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
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Best For: Heritage lovers, foreign tourists, photographers, families
DAY 1 – Mumbai to Ellora Caves + Aurangabad Sightseeing
6:00 AM – Pickup from Mumbai
Your cab driver picks tourists from any location in Mumbai.
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Drive from Mumbai to Aurangabad
Smooth highway travel via:
Mumbai → Thane → Nashik Highway → Aurangabad
Recommended Breakfast Stop:
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Shree Dutta Snacks (Kasara Ghat)
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Vithal Kamat (Igatpuri)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM – Lunch in Aurangabad
Top dining options:
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Tandoor Restaurant
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Bhoj Thali
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Kream N Krunch
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Explore Ellora Caves
A UNESCO World Heritage marvel.
Must-See Caves:
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Cave 16: Kailasa Temple (iconic monolithic temple)
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Cave 10: Carpenter’s Cave
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Cave 21: Rameshwar Cave
Entry Fee:
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Indians: ₹40
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Foreigners: ₹600
Best For: Photography, architecture lovers.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Visit Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
Just 2 km from Ellora Caves.
One of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples.
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Daulatabad Fort
A beautiful hill fort with:
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Chand Minar
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Fort walls & ancient gates
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Stunning hilltop views
Perfect for sunset photography.
7:00 PM – Check-in to Hotel
Recommended stays:
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Lemon Tree Hotel
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Vivanta Aurangabad
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Hotel Prime International
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Ambassador Ajanta
Relax, dinner, overnight stay.
DAY 2 – Ajanta Caves + Return to Mumbai
7:00 AM – Breakfast at Hotel
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Drive to Ajanta
Distance: 95 km
Travel Time: ~3 hours
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Explore Ajanta Caves
Famous for ancient Buddhist paintings and sculptures.
Must-See Highlights:
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Cave 1 – Legendary murals
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Cave 2 – Beautiful frescoes
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Cave 10 – Prayer hall (chaitya)
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Cave 17 – Story paintings
Entry Fee:
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Indians: ₹40
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Foreigners: ₹600
Note: Battery buses operate from the entrance to the caves.
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Lunch Near Ajanta
Recommended:
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MTDC Ajanta Restaurant
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Local Maharashtrian Thali options
3:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Drive Back to Mumbai
Comfortable return trip with drop-off at the tourist’s preferred location.
Total trip ends.
What’s Included in Your Cab Tour
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AC Sedan / SUV / Tempo Traveler
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Experienced professional driver
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Pickup & drop anywhere in Mumbai
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Clean, well-maintained cab
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Unlimited photo stops on the way
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Complete sightseeing guidance
