Trip costs · Ajanta & Ellora · from Jaipur
How much does an Ajanta & Ellora trip from Jaipur cost?
About ₹22,500 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹11,250 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Ajanta & Ellora, about 17 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Jaipur on the 12th of the month.
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹22,500 |
| March | Good time to go | ₹22,500 |
| April | Very hot at this time of year | ₹22,500 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Ajanta & Ellora | ₹5,600 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹1,500 a night | ₹6,000 |
| Food | ₹6,000 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,400 |
| Total | ₹22,500 |
Getting from Jaipur to Ajanta & Ellora
- 🚆 Train — train to Ajanta & Ellora: about 17 hours each way, ₹2,800 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Aurangabad + taxi share: about 4 hours door to door, ₹10,600 per person there and back.
Best time to go
Painted Buddhist caves at Ajanta and the Kailasa temple at Ellora. The best months are July to February. Avoid April and May: very hot at this time of year.
Making it cheaper
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹17,500 for two — 17 hours each way by train, 4 by air.
Questions
How much does an Ajanta & Ellora trip from Jaipur cost for 2 people?
About ₹22,500 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹11,250 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹1,500 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Jaipur to Ajanta & Ellora?
By train to Ajanta & Ellora: about 17 hours each way and ₹2,800 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Aurangabad + taxi share) takes about 4 hours and costs about ₹10,600 per person.
When is the best time to visit Ajanta & Ellora?
July to February. Avoid April and May: very hot at this time of year.
How much does a solo or family trip to Ajanta & Ellora from Jaipur cost?
Solo: about ₹15,000; Family of 4: about ₹41,500; 4 friends: about ₹45,000.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.