Ajanta and Ellora Caves Essential Travel Guide

These Ancient Rock-Cut Caves are One of India's Top Historical Attractions

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Astonishingly carved into hillside rock in the middle of nowhere are the Ajanta and Ellora caves. Both are an important UNESCO World Heritage site.

There are 34 caves at Ellora dating from between the 6th and 11th centuries AD, and 29 caves at Ajanta dating back to between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. The caves at Ajanta are all Buddhist, while the caves at Ellora are a mixture of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain. Funds for the construction of the caves were provided by various rulers.

The incredible Kailasa Temple (also known as the Kailasha Temple), which forms Cave 16 at Ellora, is undoubtedly the most famous attraction. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his sacred abode at Mount Kailasha. Its immense size covers twice the area of the Parthenon in Athens, and is one and a half times as high! The life-size elephant sculptures are a highlight.

The most incomprehensible thing about the Ajanta and Ellora caves is that they were crafted by hand, with only a hammer and chisel. There are various cave complexes in India , but these are definitely the most spectacular.

Northern Maharashtra, around 400 kilometers (250 miles) from Mumbai.

Getting There

The closest railway stations are in Aurangabad for the Ellora caves (45 minutes away) and the industrial city of Jalgaon for the Ajanta caves (1.5 hours away). Travel time from Mumbai to Aurangabad by Indian Railways train is 6-7 hours. Here are the options.

There’s also an airport in Aurangabad, so it's possible to fly from many cities in India.

Using Aurangabad as a base, it’s most convenient to hire a taxi and drive between the two cave sites. It takes about three hours to get from Ellora to Ajanta.

Ashoka Tours and Travels , located on Station Road in Aurangabad, is popular and provides car hire to both Ellora and Ajanta. Depending on the type of car, rates start from 1,250 rupees for Ellora and 2,250 rupees for Ajanta.

Alternatively, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation conducts inexpensive daily guided bus tours to the Ajanta and Ellora caves from Aurangabad. The buses are comfortable air-conditioned Volvo buses. The tours run separately—one goes to Ajanta and the other to Ellora—and can be booked in advance at the Central Bus Stand and CIDCO Bus Stand.

  • The Ajanta bus tour departs from the Central Bus Stand at 7.30 a.m. and arrives back at 5.20 p.m. The cost is 711 rupees per person.
  • The Ellora bus tour departs from the Central Bus Stand at 8.30 a.m and arrives back at 5.30 p.m. It includes Daultabad Fort, Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki. The cost is 276 rupees per person.

Or, if you'd prefer to travel independently, you can easily take a public Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus from the Central Bus Stand in Aurangabad to Ellora (D0825) and Ajanta (D0647). It's worth considering, as you'll be able to get there before the tour buses do. The buses run frequently but they're not air-conditioned.

When to Visit

The best time to visit the caves is from November to March, when it's cooler and dry.

Opening Hours

The Ellora caves are open from sunrise until sunset (around 5:00 p.m.), daily except Wednesdays. The Ajanta caves open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., daily except Mondays. Both caves are open on national holidays. However, try to avoid visiting them then (as well as on weekends) as the crowds can be overwhelming and you won't have a peaceful experience.

Entrance Fees and Charges

Visiting both the Ajanta and Ellora caves is costly for foreigners. The sites require separate tickets and the price is 600 rupees per foreign visitor. Indians pay only 40 rupees per ticket at each site. Children younger than 15 years are free at both places.

Ajanta and Ellora Visitor Centers

The visitor centers provide information about the two heritage sites using audiovisual media.

The Ajanta Visitor Center is the larger of the two. It has five museum halls with replicas of the four main caves (1, 2,16 and 17). The Ellora Visitor Center has a replica of the Kailasa Temple. Both visitor centers also have restaurants, amphitheaters and auditoriums, shops, exhibition space, and parking.

Unfortunately, the visitor centers are located some distance away from the caves and the replicas have failed to draw the expected number of tourists. In August 2018, Maharashtra Tourism announced that substantial funding had been allocated to enhance them and provide a better experience.

Where to Stay

Hotel Kailas is located right opposite the Ellora caves. It's a relaxing, tranquil place with stone walls and a scenic landscape, albeit simply furnished accommodations. Rates are 2,300 rupees for a non air-conditioned room, 3,500 rupees for an air-conditioned cottage, and 4,000 rupees for an air-conditioned cottage facing the caves. Tax is additional. The hotel has plenty of amenities for guests including a restaurant, internet access, a library and games. You can also go paragliding.

Quality accommodations at Ajanta are limited so if you need to stay in the area, it's best to head to the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation's Ajanta T Junction Guest House (rooms from 1,600 rupees per night) or Ajanta Tourist Resort in nearby Fardapur (1,700 rupees per night).

If you prefer to stay in Aurangabad, Hotel Panchavati is a clean and comfortable budget option near the railway station and bus stand.

Should You Visit Ajanta or Ellora?

While the Ajanta caves have some of India's most sophisticated ancient paintings, the Ellora caves are renowned for their extraordinary architecture. Both the caves have sculptures.

Don't have time or money to visit both caves? Ellora receives about twice as many tourists as Ajanta, as it's more accessible. If your itinerary forces you to choose between the two sites, base you decision on whether you're more interested in the art at Ajanta, or architecture at Ellora. Also take into consideration the fact that Ajanta has an outstanding setting overlooking a gorge along the Waghora River, making it more enjoyable to explore.

Travel Tips

  • You can get an excellent view and perspective of inside the Kailasa Temple at Ellora by climbing up the hill around it.
  • When visiting Ajanta, ask your driver to drop you at the viewpoint and meet you at the car park. Walk downhill from the viewpoint and enter at cave eight. From there, walk right to the end and start at cave 28. This will enable you to see nearly half the caves without the crowds.
  • Bring a torch with you to the caves as many of them are quite dark and lighting is poor.
  • Try to reach the caves before 10 a.m. to beat the crowds and tour buses.

Dangers and Annoyances

Security was increased at the Ellora caves in 2013, following incidents of tourists being sexually harassed by groups of young Indian guys. This has been effective in improving safety. However, tourists still need to be aware of harassment from hawkers and touts that charge inflated prices.

Maintenance and cleanliness has improved at both the Ajanta and Ellora caves in recent years. The caves are now being looked after by a private company under the Indian government's "Adopt a Heritage Site" program.

A three-day Ellora-Ajanta International Festival is organized by Maharashtra Tourism each year. It features some of India's most distinguished musicians and and dancers.

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The famous Ajanta and Ellora caves are considered as the World Heritage site by UNESCO. The beautiful caves preserve the rich heritage and the history of India. The beautiful sculptures and the paintings in these caves clearly define Indian creativity. The beautiful cave is situated on the banks of river Waghora. One can view the sculptures which define the Jain and Buddhist cultures in here. The Ajanta and Ellora caves can be availed from Shirdi and from Mumbai as well. The beautiful views that surround the caves would leave you mesmerized. If you love history and are curious about Indian history, then the Ajanta Ellora tour packages are a perfect fit for you.

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The Ajanta and Ellora caves are the major historical places in India. They were built between 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. The Ajanta caves comprise 29 caves in total while the Ellora caves have 34 caves. The Ellora caves are famous for the Buddhist and Jain sculptures, whereas the Ajanta caves are known for the beautiful paintings and sculptures. The paintings in here were made during the time period of 200 BC and 650 AD which clearly depicts the tales of Buddhism and Jatakas. These paintings were made using herbal colors making them look even more beautiful. The caves were used as a hideout by the Buddhist monks during the time of war or from the wild animals. The Ellora caves consist of many sculptures which are dated back to 350 AD. Some of the oldest sculptures can be found in here, dedicated to some of the deities. It can be clearly depicted that the monks used the caves to live and hide from the wild animals and to spend time, the sculptures and paintings were made. The caves were made with the purpose of attaining peace for prayers for the monks which was attained. The rock-cut caves are not only magnificent in appearance but would also give you a glimpse of the beautiful creativity of the people back then.

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The Ajanta Ellora tour itinerary not only consists of a tour of the famous Ajanta and Ellora caves but would also cover the major tourist attractions nearby. You can have a tour of all the nearby places and enjoy your stay. Places such as the Elephanta Caves, the Gateway of India, and Aurangabad would also be covered. Situated in the Sahyadri hills, Ajanta and Ellora caves are known for their historical importance and contribution to the Indian history. Apart from that, with Ajanta Ellora trip packages you would also be able to avail some of the fascinating handmade things in the old markets near these caves. The Ajanta and Ellora tour plan would help you in knowing the Indian culture and history with more depth.

The fascinating Kailash Temple forming Cave 16 at Ellora, is one of the most popular attractions. The Kailash Temple was built as a tribute to Lord Shiva and his holy place at Mount Kailash. The size of the temple is so huge that it covers as much as double the area of Pantheon located in Athens, and it is as high as one and a half times of the Pantheon. The most unbelievable fact about Ajanta and Ellora Caves is that they are handcrafted with a chisel and hammer. Another attraction is Bibi ka Maqbara, which is the mausoleum of the wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. With Ajanta Ellora holiday packages you can visit these famous attractions and get fascinated by their history.

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These caves are known to be one of the largest rock-cut complexes in the world. The beauty of these caves come from the beautiful sculptures and various kinds of wonderful artworks that adorn its walls. Ajanta and Ellora tour will help you know the past of India better. Read from our list of suggestions and plan your own Ajanta Ellora tour itinerary. This way, you would be able to choose well from our list of Ajanta Ellora tour packages and make a perfect decision The best time to have a tour to the famous Ajanta and Ellora caves would be during the time of winter. The weather during the time of winter would make it suitable for viewing all the caves in here.

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Can one easily plan a road trip to the ajanta ellora caves.

Yes, you can easily plan a road trip to these beautiful caves.

Would there be a guide to show the travelers around the caves?

Yes, a local guide would be assigned, who would tell you all about the caves.

What are the nearby places which can be visited?

Aurangabad, Elephanta Caves and the Gateway of India are the nearby places which would be covered in the tour package.

How many days would be enough to visit the place?

A tour of 2 night 3 days would be enough to cover up all the caves.

How to reach there?

You can take a flight to Mumbai, from where you can reach the Ajanta Ellora caves by bus.

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  • Visit famous UNESCO listed site, Ajanta & Ellora Caves. The Ellora Caves belong to the Buddhist, Hindu and Jain faiths. The most remarkable of the carved shrines at Ellora is the Kailasa Temple chiseled out from a single rock & is lavishly carved and sculpted. The rock-hewn caves at Ajanta, cut into the scarp of a cliff are either chapels or monasteries. On the walls of the caves are paintings, many still glowing with their original colours.

• Fly toAurangabad, upon arrival you will be transferred to hotel.

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• Embark on a full day excursion to Ajanta Caves. The caves are famous for their architectural splendour, Buddhist legacy and artistic masterpieces, including narratives painted on the walls of prayer halls and residential cells. The caves include paintings and sculptures which are the finest surviving examples of Indian art, particularly paintings and these are representative of Buddhist religious art with figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales.

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• Fly to Mumbai, upon arrival you will be transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Mumbai city.

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• Proceed for half day excursion to Elephanta Caves.

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Starts from ₹ 12750/-     3 Nights / 4 Days      Aurangabad / Ajanta / Ellora Caves / Pithalkora / Mumbai

Want to see the history with the same essence of past and mind blowing signatures of art of the artist of the ancient India then the tour of Ajanta- Ellora cave is must. This 4 day tour to Aurangabad, Ajanta, Ellora caves, Pithalkora and returning to Mumbai. Aurangabad Aurangabad is named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The city is a tourism hub, surrounded by many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Ajanta Caves The caves include paintings and rock cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive painting that present emotion through gesture, pose and form. Ellora Ellora is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple caves complexes in the world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maharashtra, India. The site presents monuments and artwork of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism from the 600-1000 CE period

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This tour can be booked by minimum of 2 persons up to 10 persons. We do not recommend add others to this tour. It will be you and your family or friends traveling in this tour by private vehicles only. We offer the following categories of hotels:

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How to Visit Ajanta and Ellora [One Day Itinerary]

When we booked it this seemed like a good idea.  Taking a series of three overnight flights from Kathmandu to Delhi, then to Mumbai and from there to Aurangabad, so that we could spend the day visiting the UNESCO world heritage Ajanta and Ellora caves.  Remind me of this in the future.

We arrived at Aurangabad airport at 06:15.  We left Kathmandu at 14:00 yesterday and in the meantime have been to both Delhi and Mumbai airports  We spent most of the night outside check in at Mumbai Airport.  It was NOT a good way to get here.

However, don’t let that put you off coming to Ajanta and Ellora.

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How to Visit Ajanta and Ellora in a Day

We pre-booked a car and driver using the TripAdvisor forum.  Mr Taqui Hussein picked us up from the airport, drove us to Ajanta, then Ellora, and finally dropped us outside the Railway Station in Aurangabad.  He was fabulous. We paid 3,500 INR for the full day, including any parking charges.   Our route took us to the Ajanta Caves for opening time, then back to Ellora and we were dropped off at the Aurangabad Railway Station at the end of the day.  Our total distance was 230 kilometers.

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We found the easiest way to see both Ajanta and Ellora in the same day was to take a private tour, and this is the best tour we’ve found to see Ellora and Ajanta caves and temples.

Visiting Ajanta & Ellora as a day trip

If you’d like to see Ajanta and Ellora – then you can take a day trip from Aurangabad – with a driver and English-speaking guide, plus an air-conditioned car. Check out the options here .

It always feels like we’re cheating when we arrange a car and driver, but this is only the second time we’ve done this in India, so I think we’re excused!   The reason for the overnight flight, and trying to see Ajanta and Ellora in one day is that our time frame has changed.  We need to be back in Bengalaru for an Indian wedding, so we have a GREAT reason to step things up!

How to Go from Aurangabad to Ajanta

It’s 100 kilometers, or around 2.5 hours from Aurangabad to Ajanta.  Aurangabad is the closest town that we could fly to.  We managed a quick stop for breakfast on the way before arriving at Ajanta at opening time.

You can head to Ajanta on a day trip from Aurangabad – and also take in Ellora – there are more details here.

What to See at The Ajanta Caves

Since 1983 the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.   The Indian Archeological Society describes them as the “finest surviving examples of Indian art, particularly painting”.  The caves date from 400 BC and contain Buddhist religious art and Jataka depictions.  The Jataka are native to India and tell the stories of the previous lives of the Buddha.  There are about 30 caves cut into a cliff in a gorge above the river Waghur.

Model of the Ajanta Caves

Ajanta was rediscovered by accident by a British hunting party in 1819.   It’s thought that the paintings are related to the gorgeous Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. You can read our guide about visiting Sigiriya here .

How to Access Ajanta Via Bus

Mr Hussein drops us in the car park, where we head to the buses.  It’s not exactly busy here, so while the sign might say that there are AC buses, there aren’t.  But there’s a breeze, so the open window works reasonably well.  The bus up to the bus park by the caves doesn’t take long.  And its not even worth considering walking to save the 15 INR that the bus costs, unless of course, you’re nuts in this heat.

Bus to the Ajanta Caves

Cost of Ajanta Caves Tickets

We buy a ticket here for 250 INR, the Foreign Tourist price.  There are guides available, pricing depends upon the size of your group, but we stick with the Indian Archeological Society notes we’ve downloaded.  From here it’s all walking.

Exploring The Ajanta Caves Site

The caves are located in the cliffs on a bend in the river.  It’s a horseshoe shaped gorge.  The site itself is lovely.  The paths are well maintained and the signage is great.  If there’s a large tour group anywhere near you, then stop and wait until they pass, it’s well worth the solitude.

Tips for Visiting Ajanta Caves

  • Take water with you.  There is water available at the restaurant by the ticket office, but not once you leave there.
  • The restaurant by the ticket office does a great thali for lunch and looked much cleaner than the places near the car park.
  • Take a hat or an umbrella, outside the caves the sun is amazingly strong and reflects off the rocks.You will need to remove your shoes to visit some caves, so consider your footwear.  The paths are in good condition, but there are some steps/uneven areas and it’s a little slippery.
  • Remember the Camera!  There are several viewpoints throughout the site – we didn’t make it to the high one because of the heat, but it didn’t detract from the fact that this is an incredible site and reasonably well preserved.

Walking Trail to Ajanta Cave 1

Ajanta Cave One

This (and cave two) are the most beautifully painted caves here.  There are fragments of the paintings left and they are quite stunning.  Try and visit when they’re empty of people.  You can take photographs but there is no flash photography.

Inside Ajanta Cave 1

Ajanta Cave Two

Be sure to look up when you walk around this cave.  The ceiling paintings are just spectacular.   It is incredible to see the brightness of the colours and consider their age.

Columns and Artwork in Ajanta Cave 2

As you walk around the gorge, it really is a simply stunning spectacle.  You’ll stop each time you come out of a cave, slip your shoes back on, and just, well, look.

The Gorge at the Ajanta Caves

The paintings are simply gorgeous, the caves are incredible and this is well worth a visit, but we must move on.  We have a quick thali and a cold drink at the restaurant by the ticket office and then head back on the bus to the car park.

How to Go from Ajanta to Ellora

It takes nearly two hours to drive to Ellora, its back in the direction of Aurangabad, so we’ll be close to our final destination for the day when we’re finished.

How to Visit the Ellora Caves and Temples

We arrived at the Ellora Caves area by 14:00.  It was pretty hot and pretty busy too, so we took the advice of Mr Hussein to focus our time here.    Ellora is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and combines Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples and caves. There are 17 Hindu caves, 12 are Buddhist and 5 are Jain.  They’re all in amazingly close proximity and were carved and built between the 5 th and 10 th centuries.

We headed to the biggest cave first.  This is Cave 16.

The Kailasa Temple, Ellora

The Kailasa Temple, or Cave 16, is dedicated to Shiva. It looks more like a multi-storey temple complex but was actually carved out of a single piece of rock.  This area is twice the size of the Greek Parthenon in Athens.  It is VAST.

Ellora Cave 16 the Kailasa Temple

The Dashavatara, Ellora

This is also known as Cave 15.  These caves are so very different from Ajanta.  They’re much bigger for a start.  The ones that we visit have multiple storeys to them and, while this cave was started as a Buddhist monastery, this is now a Hindu cave.

Ellora Cave 15 Dashavatara

We managed to visit several of Buddhist and Jain caves too.

The carving here is spectacular, and the sheer size is amazing.   The crowds lessen as we move to the smaller temples, but it’s so very hot and we spent the night outside an airport.  The cool relief of the caves is marvelous.  If you make it here, be sure to go to the smaller caves, get away from the crowds, and walk through the seeming maze of different routes.

How to Go from Ellora to Aurangabad

At the end of the day, Mr Hussein dropped us off at the Hotel Preetam in Aurangabad.  We selected this place because, if you were any closer to the train station you’d be sleeping on the tracks.  We have a 06:00 train tomorrow, to Nashik, where we’re going Wine Tasting India style.

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Wow Sarah your travels sound amazing! I love watching the Amazing Race here in the U.S. but don’t always want to go everywhere they are. I doubt I will ever get into the areas of India you traveled but truly enjoy reading and seeing your photos! Travel on!

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Best Time To Visit Ajanta Ellora Caves

Best Time To Visit Ajanta Ellora Caves

Want to make your holidays memorable and interesting with some of the most interesting and mysterious caves in India? So get ready to make the most of your vacation with Anjata and Ellora Caves, two of the most important historical and cultural caves of India located near Aurangabad, Maharashtra. These caves of Ajanta and Ellora, dating back to the 2nd century BC, are famous everywhere for their intricate carvings, sculptures, paintings, and rock-cut architecture. Ajanta and Ellora caves are the best places to spend holidays due to their unique structure. If you are curious to see the caves this time and want more information then stay tuned to this page.

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What Are Ajanta And Ellora Caves ? And it’s So Famous

Ellora Caves in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra in India are famous not only in India but also abroad for their Buddhist-religious rock-cut caves. Inscriptions from the sixth century onwards have been found in these caves which describe many events in history. There are more than 100 caves at this place, out of which only 34 caves are allowed to visit and on the other hand, there are Ajanta caves which are in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state and are around the second century BC. These Buddhist caves date back to around 480 BC. There are 29 rock-cut sculptures and they depict important Buddhist art events of that time. Ajanta and Ellora Caves , recognized as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, are among the tourist attractions in India.

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What is The History of Ajanta And Ellora’s Caves?

What is The History of Ajanta And Ellora's Caves

Ellora caves are counted among those monastery-temple complexes that have been constructed by cutting the biggest rocks. These caves were formed due to volcanic basalt, due to which they were named ‘Deccan Traps’. Ajanta caves are 100 kilometers away from Aurangabad while Ellora caves are located at a distance of 30 kilometers from Aurangabad. The Ajanta caves were discovered by the Satavahana dynasty and the Ellora caves by the Rashtrakutas, were both famous for their distinctive Buddha painting styles. Ajanta and Ellora caves are counted as one of the precious and important caves of India. Ajanta has 29 caves to see, while Ellora has 34 caves to see.  For tourists, Ellora caves are divided into three parts Hindu caves, Jain caves, and Buddhist caves.

What is The Best Time To Visit Ajanta And Ellora Caves During The Holidays?

What is The Best Time To Visit Ajanta And Ellora Caves During The Holidays

If you want to explore Ajanta Ellora Caves so visit between June to March. The region receives very heavy rainfall during the monsoon season from June to September, making visiting these Gunafoss all the more enjoyable. Whereas there is a slight difference in temperature from November to February. Whereas it would be better not to travel during the summer months of March to May as the weather can be quite hot during those days, especially during the day which can hamper your travel, hence it is advisable to miss the months between June to September.

Timinning of  Visiting These Historical Caves:

Timinning of  Visiting These Historical Caves

You should reach on time to visit Ajanta and Ellora caves so that you can enjoy those caves properly. Ajanta Caves are closed on Mondays and are open between 9:00 am to 9:30 am on other days. The caves of Ellora remain open all day but the real pleasure of seeing these caves comes at the time of sunrise and sunset, so whenever you go to see the Ajanta and Ellora caves , keep these things in mind.

Interesting Thing To Do in This Cave Which Makes Your Trip Memorable

Interesting Thing To Do in This Cave Which Makes Your Trip Memorable

There are many interesting things to do in Ajanta and Ellora caves which will make your trip memorable . Some of the interesting  things you can do are:

  • Be sure to see the intricate carvings and beautiful paintings inside the caves.
  • You can also learn about the history and importance of the caves from a knowledgeable guide.
  • Don’t forget to take photos of the stunning architecture and natural surroundings as souvenirs
  • To know the history of the caves in a different fascinating way, visit the Light and Sound Show at Ellora Caves.
  • You can buy souvenirs and handicrafts made by local artisans for home decor.

Some important facts about these precious caves:

Some important facts about these precious caves

  • Ellora Caves were formed from volcanic basalt formation, hence they are also known as Deccan Traps.
  • Cave 15 of Ellora describes all 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, and the map of Cave 29 is somewhat similar to that of the Elephanta Caves.
  • The sculptures found in both the caves are 600 years old but the Ajanta and Ellora caves are more than 2000 years old.
  • All the paintings and carvings found in the caves depict events from the life of Lord Buddha and important stories of that time.
  • After the end of Harisena’s reign, the rule of Ajanta caves also ended due to which these caves of Ajanta became hidden in the dense forests.
  • one of the Most Interesting Facts About Ajanta Caves Lord Buddha did not create paintings containing his image, as he wanted his disciples to focus on education beyond materialistic desires, however, after his death, followers of his teachings created sculptures. Which highlighted the importance of pictures and knowledge. given.

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This is our most popular Moscow tour that includes all the most prominent sights. You will become acquainted with ancient Russia in the Kremlin, admire Russian art in the Tretyakov Gallery, listen to street musicians as you stroll along the Old Arbat street, and learn about Soviet times on the Moscow Metro tour.

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This tour is a perfect choice for those who wish to get to know Moscow in depth. One of the highlights of this package is the KGB history tour which gives an interesting perspective on the Cold War. You will also have time for exploring the city on your own or doing extra sightseeing.

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This tour is a great way to get acquainted with the capital of Russia if you are short of time. You will see all the main attractions of the city, the most important of which is the Kremlin - the heart of Russia. The tour starts on Friday and can be combined with a business trip.

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Russia's capital has so much to offer, from the Kremlin and the Metro to the Old Arbat street and the Tretyakov Gallery. Besides these sites, you will also visit a fascinating country estate which today is quite off the beaten path, Gorky Estate, where the Soviet leader Lenin spent the last months of his life.

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The history of Kolomenskoye stretches back for centuries. In 1380, Dmitri Donskoi’s army passed through Kolomenskoye on their way to the Kulikovo battlefield, and it was...

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The Kremlin is truly a fascinating structure, at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city’s former military fortification, a palace, an armory, the sovereign treasury...

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Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

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Any time of year is fine depending on what you plan to do. Summertime is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the city and its vibrant atmosphere, but Moscow will be much busier and accommodation is more expensive. Winter can be quite cold but beautiful nonetheless, and this is unproblematic if you intend to spend most of your trip in museums and galleries. There are also various festivals and events organised throughout the year. For more information about the best time to visit, read our guide

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