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Maharashtra About Maharashtra Places to Visit Cities   Ellora Caves   Ellora Caves Excursions Getting There   Getting There By Air Chikalthana airport at Aurangabad (30 kms) is the nearest airfield and is directly linked to Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur. By Rail Aurangabad, the closest railhead, is directly connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Agra, and Bhopal. Alternatively you could take a bus or taxi to Jalgaon, a mainline junction from where you get faster express trains to Mumbai and Delhi. By Road Aurangabad is connected to all major cities and towns by good roads. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation runs ordinary and luxury buses from here to Mumbai (392 kms) Timing 9 am to 5 pm, except Mondays and national holidays. Best time to visit October to March, although the monsoon months of July-August are also highly recommended for the heightened scenic beauty of the area.