Complete transport guide: flights, trains, buses, and local transport. Trip Planning travel planning.
arrow_back Back to main guideAirport: Aurangabad Airport (IXU), 30km from Ellora
Aurangabad Railway Station (AWB)
Main railway station, well-connected to major cities.
Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia
Note: Trains more comfortable
₹2000-3000 per day
Best for: Comfort and convenience
Negotiate the price beforehand. Book a reliable taxi service.
₹50-100 per trip within Ellora
Best for: Short distances and local sightseeing
Bargain for the fare. Be aware of traffic conditions.
₹20-50 per trip
Best for: Budget travelers
Buses can be crowded. Check the bus schedule in advance.
Smart strategies to beat the rush and travel peacefully
Visit monuments at opening time (usually 6-7 AM) to avoid tour groups
timingStay overnight near attractions to explore before day-trippers arrive
strategySchool vacation periods (May-June, Dec-Jan) bring domestic tourist rush
seasonVisit during lunch hours (12-2 PM) when tour groups break for meals
timingKerala backwaters are quietest June-August during monsoon
seasonCoorg coffee plantations in monsoon = breathtaking and deserted
seasonMonsoon season (July-September) offers empty attractions in most regions
seasonLadakh shoulder season (May or October) offers fewer tourists, open roads
seasonAvoid: 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.
Offerings aren't mandatory for visitors - Flowers, coconuts, or money offerings are optional for tourists, though devotees always bring something.
Yoga teacher training is popular - Rishikesh and Kerala offer intensive courses to get certified, much cheaper than Western countries.
Keep receipts from currency exchange - You'll need these to reconvert rupees when leaving, and they're required for certain transactions.
ATMs frequently run out of cash - Especially on weekends and holidays, ATMs can be empty. Withdraw money during weekday mornings and always keep backup cash.
Learn basic Hindi phrases for better interactions
Government emporiums have fixed prices - These state-run handicraft shops don't bargain but offer fair, reliable prices and authentic goods.
Avoid buying anything from overly friendly strangers
Get travel insurance - it's essential despite cheap medical care
Process visa applications several weeks before departure
Shared auto-rickshaws follow fixed routes - These are incredibly cheap but only go along predetermined paths. Ask locals about the routes.
Don't miss gulab jamun and kheer desserts
Be polite but firm if you don't want photos
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