Hidden away from civilization, the caves at Ajanta were constructed to facilitate a peaceful environment for Buddhist monks. Visit these caves and experience the stories of Buddha coming to life in these caves.
Elaborate sculptures, wall inscriptions, rock carvings, Viharas, Hindu/Jain monasteries and the Kailasa Temple are some of the most interesting things to see while at the caves.
Historians believe that the caves were built from between 2nd century BCE to 5th century CE.
Note:
The Caves are open from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
The Ajanta Caves remain closed on all Monday’s.
The Ellora caves are closed on Tuesdays.
Both, Ajanta and Ellora caves are open on national holidays
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Ajanta Caves
Entry Fees :₹ 10 Time To Visit :9:00 am to 5:30 pm
The Ajanta Caves is a complex of around 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date back to 2nd century. These caves were discovered in 1819, by a British officer named John Smith, who was out in the forests for hunting. Each cave in Ajanta, has a unique story to tell. The life of Buddha can be seen coming to life in these caves.
The Ajanta Caves is a complex of around 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date back to 2nd century. These caves were discovered in 1819, by a British officer named John Smith, who was out in the forests for hunting. Each cave in Ajanta, has a unique story to tell. The life of Buddha can be seen coming to life in these caves.
Ajanta Cave wall paintings
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The main attraction of Ajanta caves, is its wall paintings. Though these expressive wall paintings are not in a very good state now; you will be still be able to see the wall paintings in many of the cave roofs with the help of torch light.
The main attraction of Ajanta caves, is its wall paintings. Though these expressive wall paintings are not in a very good state now; you will be still be able to see the wall paintings in many of the cave roofs with the help of torch light.
Ajanta View Point
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Ajanta View Point provides spectacular view of the entire Ajanta cave complex. It gives a bird eye view of the majestic Ajanta. One needs to take a diversion from the main Aurangabad-Ajanta road to reach this view point.
Ajanta View Point provides spectacular view of the entire Ajanta cave complex. It gives a bird eye view of the majestic Ajanta. One needs to take a diversion from the main Aurangabad-Ajanta road to reach this view point.
Ellora caves
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Ellora cave complex site features over 100 caves, of which 34 caves are open to public. These caves were carved out of the vertical basalt cliff in the Charanandri hills. Ellora has been a harmonical place of various religions. The cave complex consist of 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain (caves 30–34) caves. Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage site and attracts lot of tourists.
Ellora cave complex site features over 100 caves, of which 34 caves are open to public. These caves were carved out of the vertical basalt cliff in the Charanandri hills. Ellora has been a harmonical place of various religions. The cave complex consist of 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain (caves 30–34) caves. Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage site and attracts lot of tourists.
Kailash Temple / Ellora Cave 16
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The Kailash Temple is the most popular attraction of Ellora. This massive cave temple is one of the largest monolithic structures in the world. It is also known to be one of the most beautiful carved temple in the world.
The Kailash Temple is the most popular attraction of Ellora. This massive cave temple is one of the largest monolithic structures in the world. It is also known to be one of the most beautiful carved temple in the world.
Ellora Caves 1 to 12
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Caves 1 to 12 are mainly Buddhist monuments. You can see many 2 storeyed caves here.
Caves 1 to 12 are mainly Buddhist monuments. You can see many 2 storeyed caves here.
Ellora Caves 13 to 29 / Ellora Hindu caves
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Caves 13 to 29 are the most beautiful ones. These consists of the Hindu monuments with elaborate sculptures, wall inscriptions, rock carvings. These caves are huge and most of the sculptures are very massive.
Caves 13 to 29 are the most beautiful ones. These consists of the Hindu monuments with elaborate sculptures, wall inscriptions, rock carvings. These caves are huge and most of the sculptures are very massive.
Ellora Caves 30 to 34 / Ellora Jain caves
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Caves 30 to 34 are mainly Jain caves. There is bus facility inside the cave complex, as the last Jain caves are situated at a distance of 1.5 kms from entrance.
Caves 30 to 34 are mainly Jain caves. There is bus facility inside the cave complex, as the last Jain caves are situated at a distance of 1.5 kms from entrance.
Grishneshwar temple / Ghrneshwar Jyotirlinga
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Grishneshwar temple, aka Ghrneshwar Jyotirlinga or Dhushmeshwar temple, is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines. This sacred temple is very close to Ellora cave complex. The tenple is filled with fine carvings and has huge Shiv ling which attracts lot of devotees.
Grishneshwar temple, aka Ghrneshwar Jyotirlinga or Dhushmeshwar temple, is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines. This sacred temple is very close to Ellora cave complex. The tenple is filled with fine carvings and has huge Shiv ling which attracts lot of devotees.
By Road
You can hire a local taxi or travel by the state-run buses to reach the Ajanta Ellora Caves. The highway that connects Aurangabad to Mumbai is also well-connected to various parts of the country.
Here are some important distances to note:
* Pune to Ellora - 256 kms (5 hours)
* Aurangabad to Ellora - 32 km (50 minutes)
* Mumbai to Ellora - 330 kms (6 hours)
* Ellora to Ajanta caves - 100 kms (2 hours)
By Rail
Aurangabad is well-connected to Mumbai and Pune by rail. The Jalgaon Station is the closest rail head to Ellora.
You can also reach to Aurangabad Junction which has better train connectivity with major parts of India; and then hire a taxi or take a bus to explore Ajanta & Ellora.
By Air
Nearest airport is the Chikal Thana Airport, Aurangabad
