Mumbai in Depth
The city, properly
Mumbai, Ellora & Ajanta
Mumbai's energy, then the painted caves of Ajanta and the single-rock temple of Ellora, two UNESCO sites most visitors to India never reach.
- Length6 nights
- RouteMumbai → Aurangabad → Ellora → Ajanta → Mumbai
- Best monthsOctober to March
- PaceBalanced
Day by day
Itinerary
Days 1–3
Mumbai
Arrive and settle in. Two days in Mumbai shaped around you, for example the sunrise markets, Dharavi, Elephanta and the Art Deco seafront.
Day 4
To Aurangabad, the "Baby Taj" and Daulatabad
A short flight or a comfortable drive to Aurangabad. In the afternoon, Bibi ka Maqbara and the hilltop fortress of Daulatabad.
Day 5
Ellora
A full day at Ellora, where Buddhist, Hindu and Jain temples were carved side by side, including the Kailasa temple cut from a single rock.
Day 6
Ajanta
The horseshoe gorge of Ajanta and its 2,000-year-old paintings, with a guide who knows each cave.
Day 7
Back to Mumbai, and home
Return to Mumbai for your onward flight, or stay on.
A sample to start from. Every journey is tailored: dates, hotels, pace and price are set with you.