These caves are proving that India is far ahead of world in art and culture.
To reach the ellora caves booking of auto rikshaw is best option from Aurangabad city which is around 18 to 20 km away from main city. Auto will take around 1000 to 1200 rs for whole day depending upon your capabilty to bargaining. He can show you Ellora caves, Trimbekshwar temple, bibi ka makbra and fort of aurangabad. Depending upon speed you can watch also the zoo. There are number of caves in Ellora representing diff religions hindu, budhism and jainism showing composite culture of India. This is showing the architectural marvel in ancient India. The cave no 16 which is famously known as kailash temple is most popular. It is made by cutting the rock starting from the top. The scluptured in the cave is awesome.
Ajanta caves
To reach tha Ajanta caves from the Aurangabad you have to take the bus from aurangabad which is about 80 to 100 km away. You need a full day to watch the place. It is located away from the human settlements there is regular bus service for carrying tourists to the site.
Unlike to Ellora caves, Ajanta caves are used by Budhist monks as chaityas and Viharas during rainy season. It remains undiscovered for many centuries and rediscovered by english man during hunting. It famously known for its mural paintings and sculptures. The caves are built surrounding the hill in the shape of horse leg ring. The paintings depict the Jataka stories. The Archeological survey of India is doing good work to protect the paintings.
Finally the places are worth visit once or twice as both are UNESCO world heritage sites.