India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves have 30 rock cut Bhuddhist caves and it is 106 km from Aurangabad. The basic designs of the caves are called ‘Chaitya grihas’ and ‘Viharas’. Five caves are Buddhist cathedrals and the remaining 25 are monasteries.The Chaityas are large, rectangular chambers separated by rows of pillars. They are decorated by sculptures and murals which depict the many incarnations of Buddha. The Vhharas are rectangular shaped halls. They have series of small cells which are attached on both sides. Opposite to the entrance is an image of Buddha. The caves also include a visual form of the life of Buddha and interesting stories from Jatakas.
Ajanta Caves
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Category : Historical
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 431138
STD Code: 2432
Info Website: ajantacaves.com
Best Time to Visit: June – March
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Ajanta, the Buddhist Caves, are located in Maharashtra, were built from 200BC to 600AD almost 300 years after the death of The Buddha, when the reverence of its followers had reached its peak. These caves and their sculptures were developed over 800 years. For almost 1200 years then, they were abandoned and forgotten. Interestingly, its isolation contributed to its excellent preservation in which some of the remarkable paintings remain to this day. Though initially conceptualized to house the monks, these caves eventually developed as a part of a highly sophisticated, graphically rich culture that evolved for over a thousand years. Moving through the caves, one can actually experience the time warp and the evolution of story telling through the visual medium. Ajanta is a three-dimensional canvas, capturing the changing forms of art, culture, architecture, attires, jewelry, fashion, culinary rituals painted in the most earthen Indian colours.
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By Air : There is no airport Ajanta Caves.The nearest airport (which is a domestic airport) from these caves is situated in Aurangabad (105 kms from Ajanta) and can be reached directly from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Udaipur.
By Train : Jalgaon railway station is the nearest Railway station in Ajanta Caves. which is nearly 60 kilometers from Ajanta. this railway station connected with all other major cities in India.
By BUS : Bus services available from Aurangabad to Ajanta Caves is around 90 km. One can reserve Auto which will charge around Rs 850-1000. Or else take Govt Buses from Central bus stop
By Taxi : Ajanta Caves is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Ajanta Caves by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
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Ellora Ajanta Festival
Ellora Ajanta Festival ; Venue: Soneri Mahal (Golden Palace) ; Period : November ; Details: Ajanta Ellora Festival four days long celebration. In the last week of November each year it is held at Soneri Mahal (Golden Palace), an historic 17th century architectural marvel in Aurangabad near Ellora. The festival features dance & musical evenings in the presence of some of the most distinguished singers and dancers of India. Visit Ajanta & Ellora Caves
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Safety / WarningEdit
1.Beware of pickpockets as Ajanta Cave is a major tourist city in India.
2.Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.
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Ambulance : 102
Fire Brigade : 101
Police : 102
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