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How to Reach Ellora Caves & Get Around

Complete transport guide: flights, trains, buses, and local transport. Trip Planning travel planning.

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How To Get There

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By Air

Airport: Aurangabad Airport (IXU), 30km from Ellora

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By Train

Stations:

Aurangabad Railway Station (AWB)

Main railway station, well-connected to major cities.

Routes:
  • From Delhi: 20-24 hours (₹800-2000)
  • From Mumbai: 6-7 hours (₹500-1500)

Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia

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By Bus

Terminals:
  • Aurangabad Central Bus Stand
Routes:
  • From Mumbai: 8-10 hours (₹800-1500)

Note: Trains more comfortable

Getting Around

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Taxi

₹2000-3000 per day

Best for: Comfort and convenience

Negotiate the price beforehand. Book a reliable taxi service.

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Auto-rickshaw

₹50-100 per trip within Ellora

Best for: Short distances and local sightseeing

Bargain for the fare. Be aware of traffic conditions.

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Local Bus

₹20-50 per trip

Best for: Budget travelers

Buses can be crowded. Check the bus schedule in advance.

How to Avoid Crowds

Smart strategies to beat the rush and travel peacefully

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Kerala backwaters are quietest June-August during monsoon

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Varanasi ghats are quietest 5-6 AM before sunrise rituals begin

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Visit Mandu, not Ajanta, for equally stunning but empty monuments

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hiking

Walk 15 minutes beyond main monuments to find empty viewpoints

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Take local buses to lesser-known towns within 50km of major cities

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Visit during lunch hours (12-2 PM) when tour groups break for meals

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Explore Orchha instead of Khajuraho for uncrowded temple complexes

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Best Time to Travel for Fewer Crowds

Avoid: Weekends, Indian holidays (Jan 26, Aug 15, Diwali), school vacations (May-June, Dec-Jan).

Best: Weekday mornings, monsoon season for most destinations, opposite shoulder seasons.

Essential India Travel Tips

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State borders matter more than you think - Alcohol prohibition, local holidays, transportation systems, and even food availability change dramatically at state lines.

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Monsoon affects park access - Many national parks close during monsoon season (July-September) due to flooding and breeding seasons.

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Aloo paratha makes a perfect breakfast

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Visit emerald tea plantations in the mountains

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Read books by Indian authors before your trip

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Avoid meat from street vendors

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British citizens can get 5-year multi-entry visas

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Eat pakoras as a common snack

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Shatabdi and Rajdhani trains are among the best

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Sleeper class gives the most authentic Indian experience

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Eastern Ghats provide unique biodiversity

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South India has more chilled vibes than the north

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