The Ajanta Caves are 30 Buddhist rock-cut temples and monasteries set along horseshoe shaped river gorge. The caves were built between 2nd century BC and 5th century AD. The paintings and ...

Getting around: Ellora is a 30-minute ride away from the city. Ajanta, on the other hand, takes 1.5 hours to reach by road, but you will find plenty of taxis and rickshaws to take you there.

UNESCO World Heritage CentreThe first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves ...

Step into a world where history meets breathtaking architecture at the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, two of India's most revered UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nestled in the heart of Maharashtra, these ...

The Ajanta replica is located 4kms from the original caves, the Ellora’s duplicate is located 500 metres from it. The move has already sparked resistance.

So, carry your curiosity and visit the mystic Ajanta and Ellora Caves. But before that, here are some lesser-known facts about these sites that might make your trip more intriguing.

Entry to both the Ajanta Caves site and Ellora Caves site costs 600 Indian rupees ($10.90) a person for foreign tourists. Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora is closed on Tuesdays.