Total distance: Approximately 350 km
Driving time: Approximately 6 hours
Route:
1. Pune to Aurangabad:
- Start from Pune and head towards Aurangabad via the NH65 highway.
- Continue on NH65 for approximately 240 km until you reach Aurangabad.
2. Aurangabad to Ajanta Caves:
- From Aurangabad, take the SH211 route towards Ajanta.
- Follow SH211 for approximately 95 km until you reach Ajanta Caves.
3. Ajanta Caves to Ellora Caves:
- After visiting the Ajanta Caves, head back to Aurangabad.
- From Aurangabad, take the SH213 route towards Ellora Caves.
- Follow SH213 for approximately 35 km until you reach Ellora Caves.
4. Ellora Caves back to Pune:
- After exploring the Ellora Caves you can either stay in Aurangabad or head back to Pune by following the same route.