Ajanta Caves
AJANTA is world's greatest historical monument.Ajanta Caves were carved over many years out of a horseshoe-shaped cliff along the Waghora River. Ajanta Caves are a series of 29 Buddhist cave temples in Ajanta. Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India are rock-cut cave monuments dating from the second century BCE.
The caves are in a wooded and rugged horseshoe-shaped ravine about 3½ km from the village of Ajintha. It is situated in the Aurangābād district of Maharashtra State in India.
Ajanta Caves Facts
Location: 2-3 hours from Aurangabad
Hours: Tues-Sun 9am-5:30pm;
closed national holidays
Cost: Rs 500 ($11)
Tips: Flash photography is not allowed inside the caves.
You must remove your shoes before entering some of the caves.
How To Reach Ajanta Caves
By Air (to Aurangabad): According to Frommer's, "the quickest, most sensible way" to get to Aurangabad is to fly Jet Airways (about 45 minutes and about $75) from Mumbai to Aurangabad's airport.
By Rail: The nearest train station is Jalgaon, which connects to many cities in India. An even more major station is Bhusaval, 28km from Jalgaon. From Jalgaon, you can take a taxi to Ajanta.
By Road (to Aurangabad and Ajanta): Taxis and auto-rickshaws are widely available at Aurangabad airport and Jalgaon train station.Aurangabad to Ajanta takes 2 to 3 hours.