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 ...

The popular UNESCO world heritage site, Ajanta caves, comprising 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments, is located about 100 km from the Aurangabad district headquarters Ajanta caves. Pic/iStock ...

1. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra Located in Maharashtra, the Ajanta Canves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are famous for thier stunning Buddhist rock cut architecture and intricate wall murals.

But let’s just focus on Ajanta caves and its significance. Although Ellora attracts more travellers today, Ajanta is the one that’s much older. Set in a remote river valley 105 km northeast of ...

The paintings in the fifth-century Ajanta caves illustrate the Jataka tales. They are in the dark area of caves where human eyes take time to get acclimatised Ajanta caves. Pic/iStock ...

The 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 were added to the original ...