Peak Season
Ajanta Caves in December
Maharashtra, India
Best conditions — cool, clear, ideal for photography inside caves
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
Best conditions — cool, clear, ideal for photography inside caves
Roads & Access
self drive: Any car fine. Well-signposted from highway.. road condition: NH52 from Aurangabad is good. Last few km from highway to caves is narrow.. public transport: State buses from Aurangabad and Jalgaon. Shared autos from highway junction.. from nearest city: Aurangabad — 100km (2.5hrs). Jalgaon — 60km (1.5hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: ASI site has security. Nearest police at Soyegaon. nearest hospital: Fardapur village clinic. Aurangabad (100km) for proper hospital. Jalgaon (60km) for district hospital
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Basic signal at the site. Better at Fardapur village.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Excellent educational experience, Shuttle bus available, Well-maintained site
Elevation
450m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Best time — cool 12-28°C, comfortable for 3-4 hour cave exploration |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Comfortable temperature. Good lighting for paintings |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer but mornings still comfortable |
| April | 2/5 | Hot 35°C+. The exposed walk between caves is tiring |
| May | 1/5 | Extremely hot 40°C+. Not recommended — exhausting |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon — rain but caves sheltered. Waghora waterfall active. Fewer crowds |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon continues. Green surroundings but getting to the site is harder |
| August | 2/5 | Heavy rain. Access roads can be slippery |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon ending. Green landscape around the horseshoe canyon |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — pleasant, green. Good time to visit |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Comfortable temperature. Peak season |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | Best conditions — cool, clear, ideal for photography inside caves |
Practical Details
How to reach
Aurangabad — 100km (2.5hrs). Jalgaon — 60km (1.5hrs). Roads: NH52 from Aurangabad is good. Last few km from highway to caves is narrow.. Self-drive: Any car fine. Well-signposted from highway.. Public transport: State buses from Aurangabad and Jalgaon. Shared autos from highway junction.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
450m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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