Ajanta Caves Aurangabad

Situated in the Aurangabad district, the Ajanta Caves boast of Buddhist shrines hewn out of soft basalt rock. They are located on the side of a stony cliff that is on the upper side of a U-shaped gorge on the tiny river Waghur in the Deccan plateau. Hailing back in time to the 2nd century BCE and 40 CE, these magnificent caves are home to some rare sculptures of the culture and tradition of that age. It’s magical how the figures nestled in these caves are almost unscathed by time. Each cave within has a different story to tell with a quaint sense of tantric Buddhism from his past lives to his rebirths. These caves are home to some of the earliest monasteries and worship-halls of diverse Buddhist customs etched into a 250-feet solid rock wall. Located a few kilometres away from the heart of Aurangabad the site is under the purview of the Archaeological Survey of India.

A tour of the entire site would take you anywhere between 4.5 to 5 hours. It’s a steep walk up and downhill, so it’s important to go well prepared. One of the famous monuments of Maharashtra, these caves lure a flock of tourists during the holiday season.

Address
" Maharashtra 431117"
How To Reach
Nearest Airport : Aurangabad Domestic Airport
Nearest Railway Station : Jalgaon Railway Station
Nearest Bus Station : Ajanta Foot Cave Bus Stop
Opening Hours
Opening Time : 06:00:00 am
Closing Time : 06:00:00 pm
Closed Days : MONDAY
Holidays : 29/101/2020 30/101/2020