Ajanta - Maharashtra - India

The Ajanta Caves are a series of 29 Buddhist cave temples in Ajanta, India, some of which date from the 2nd century BC. Encompassing both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist traditions, the Ajanta caves preserve some of the best masterpieces of Buddhist art in India.

The Ajanta caves, inspired by Buddhist architecture, are among the finest examples of early Buddhist civilization. Paintings depicting the Jataka tales and other diverse stories of Buddha come to life in these caves.

Quite and meditative, these caves also take you back in time and narrate the stories of a royal who, with his saint-like qualities, left all the riches behind to become Buddha. 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.

These caves have attracted pilgrims and tourists for decades and were declared as a 'World Heritage Site' by UNESCO in 1983.

The Ajanta Caves are a cultural masterpiece from Ancient India. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a collection of paintings, sculptures and temples of Buddhist art, constructed from 200 B.C to 500 A.D. 

Ajanta Caves are one of the most visited ancient monuments in India and also one of the top Tourist places in Maharashtra. 

How to Reach

By Air : Aurangabad (99 kms) is the nearest airport from Ajanta Caves.

By Train: The nearest railway station is Jalgaon (59 kms).

By Road: The caves are well linked by excellent roadway network to the major cities like Mumbai, Jalgaon, Pune, Shirdi, Ahmadnagar, Aurangabad, Nasik, Ahmedabad, Bijapur, Hydrabad and Indore.

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