Ajanta & Ellora from Delhi, made easy
Direct flights from Delhi reach Aurangabad in about two hours. From the airport it's 35–40 minutes to Hiranya, a quiet lakeside resort 8 km from Ellora and 1 km from Daulatabad Fort. Tell us your flight and we'll be at arrivals.
Getting here
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express fly directly from Delhi to Aurangabad (IXU). Book an airport pickup with us and skip the taxi haggling. By rail, the Sachkhand Express links New Delhi with Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, but at about a day on the train, flying makes far more sense.
A four-night heritage plan
Day 1: land, pickup, sunset at Daulatabad Fort. Day 2: Ellora at opening time (the Kailasa Temple first), Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, Khuldabad. Day 3: an early start for Ajanta's 2,000-year-old murals (closed Mondays). Day 4: kayak at dawn, Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki in the city. Day 5: fly home. Ellora is closed on Tuesdays, so plan around it.
Why stay by the lake, not in the city
Most visitors stay in the city and spend an hour each way reaching Ellora. From Hiranya you're 15 minutes away, and you come back to birdsong, a pool, a waterfall-side restaurant and a bonfire instead of traffic. When Delhi is at its coldest, October to February here is sunny and pleasant.
Questions, answered
Are there direct flights from Delhi?
Yes. IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express fly directly from Delhi to Aurangabad (IXU), in about two hours.
Can you pick us up from the airport?
Yes. Share your flight details on WhatsApp and we'll arrange a pickup. The drive takes 35–40 minutes.
How many days do we need for Ajanta and Ellora?
Plan at least three nights: one day each for Ellora and Ajanta, plus time for Daulatabad and the city sights.
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