Aurangabad · India
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983Ajanta Caves tickets: ₹550
Main adult ticket: Foreign visitors, bought online. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Ajanta Caves.
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- Foreign visitors, bought online₹550
- Indian citizens and visitors from SAARC and BIMSTEC countries, bought online₹35
Main ticket ₹550 (about US$6 · £4, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Booking
Buy online through the Archaeological Survey of India's e-ticket site, choosing a date and a morning or afternoon slot; the booking calendar offers no Mondays. Each adult's name and an ID (passport for foreign visitors) are asked for.
World Heritage site
Part of Ajanta Caves, on UNESCO's list since 1983. Listed as a creative masterpiece, an exchange of ideas and rare evidence of a culture.
Buy from the official seller: Archaeological Survey of India: e-tickets, Aurangabad monuments
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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- Ellora CavesIndia · listed 198380 km (50 miles)From ₹550
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Ajanta Caves?
The main adult ticket (Foreign visitors, bought online) costs ₹550, about US$6 · £4. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Do you need to book Ajanta Caves tickets in advance?
Buy online through the Archaeological Survey of India's e-ticket site, choosing a date and a morning or afternoon slot; the booking calendar offers no Mondays. Each adult's name and an ID (passport for foreign visitors) are asked for.
Is the Ajanta Caves a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Ajanta Caves, on UNESCO's list since 1983, listed as a creative masterpiece, an exchange of ideas and rare evidence of a culture.