Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tourism

"The World Heritage Caves" Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tourism Ajanta and Ellora caves are considered to be one of the most important tourist destinations in the world owing to the magnificent paintings of Ajanta and well-carved sculptures of Ellora. The rock-cut caves containing carvings are the finest example of Indian paintings and sculpture. For those who love to travel the past to get a panorama of life in ancient India,Ajantaand Ellora caves by the river Waghora, are the best sites to visit. Adorned with beautiful sculptures, paintings and frescoes Ajanta and Ellora caves are an amalgamation of Buddhist, Jain and Hindu monuments as the complex includes both Buddhist monasteries as well as Hindu and Jain temples. They are the queen of Sahyadri hills buried by thick forests all around. The greenery that surrounds the caves keeps the atmosphere pleasant and fresh. This visit will induce a sense of discovery, a discovery of the self, and of the divine. Download Ajanta and Ellora Caves PDF Guide > What's Great? The beautiful sculptures and painting from the bygone era. Depicts the rich heritage and culture of India. What's not so Great? Cannot be visited all year round because of the extreme temperature during summer time. For Whom This place is a must visit for everyone no matter how small or how old they are. This place has captivated everyone's attention and speaks so much about the Indian history and about the glorious era that was.

A walk through the history The paintings and sculptures dating back to the beginning of the era of classical Indian art. They are sought to be one of the most beautiful caves in India. The mesmerising charm of the caves takes us back to 2nd Century BC and 6th Century AD. They are a marvellous piece of art in Indian history. Ajanta caves comprise of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments. The caves portray the Buddhist culture and stories expressed in the form of numerous sculpture and paintings. They also relate to the popular Jataka Tales. The basic design and layout of the caves are called Chaityagrihas and Viharas. Ellora is one of the largest rock-cut monastery temple caves. It has the largest single monolithic rock-cut temple in the world, popularly knows as the Kailash temple. The 12 large caves mainly comprise of Viharas (monasteries). It constitutes of various shrines of Budha of Bodhisattva Saints. The most famous cave is called the Chaitya Hall or Carpenter's Cave. In the centre of this cave is a massive 15 feet tall Budha Statue. Visiting Ajanta and Ellora is like travelling back in time. It will leave you spellbound.

One Day Itinerary To explore both Ajanta and Ellora caves in one day, which is quite challenging and unfeasible, start early in the morning and visit Ajanta caves in the first half of the day and keep the other half of the day for Ellora caves. There is a luxury bus tour departing daily (except Tuesdays) at 9:30 AM from the MTDC office on Railway Station Road. In addition to Ellora, the tour also includes several famous sites in Aurangabad.

Restaurants and Local Food in Ajanta and Ellora Caves The cuisine of Aurangabad exudes the flavour of North India and Hyderabadi cuisine as the city of Aurangabad was ruled by the Mughals and the Nizams. Those who love to gorge on delightful dishes can eat to their heart?s content and take back the memories and aroma of famous flavoured Nawabi biriyanii or the aromatic pulao. Being a Muslim predominated area, this place is a food lover?s delight, especially for non-vegetarians. Kebabs are another specialty. View 3 Restaurants in Ajanta and Ellora Caves >>

Jun-Maris the best time to visit Ajanta and Ellora Caves June to March are the best months to visit Ajanta and Ellora Caves. It becomes a little difficult to travel around and explore the caves in summers April-May. Winters and Monsoon are ideal as the climate is pleasant from October to March and June to September which is the best time to visit the caves. Avoid summers if you don't want the sun to bother you while you are enjoying your archaeological journey. The scorching heat of April and May makes it a bit challenging for the tourists. Weather in Ajanta and Ellora Caves Loading... Ajanta and Ellora Caves in Summer (March - June) Summer is not an ideal time to visit Ajanta and Ellora. The temperatures rise to a level where it becomes difficult to move out. The scorching heat makes it unbearable to enjoy any site. Hence, avoid travelling to Ajanta and Ellora during summers. Ajanta and Ellora Caves in Monsoon (June - September) Monsoon sets in Maharashtra in mid-June. The much-talked monsoons of Maharashtra are an ideal time to visit this place. The temperature is lovely, there is greenery all around, and one enjoys the visit to the caves as they look spectacular during this time. Ajanta and Ellora Caves in Winter (October - February) Winters in Maharashtra are about good temperature. The weather is not cold but pleasant during this time. To visit Ajanta and Ellora caves, this is a perfect time. The temperature ranges from 22 degrees to 32 degrees Celcius. Monthly Weather in Ajanta and Ellora Caves Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 14 29 February 17 33 March 20 35 April 24 39 May 27 40 June 24 33 July 23 30 August 23 30 September 23 31 October 20 33 November 16 31 December 15 29