The popular medieval gems of the country, Ajanta and Ellora Cave temples are known for their impeccable artistic paintings and sculptures dating back to the 2nd century. These captivating cave monuments are found in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. These follow a rock-cut architecture style that’s a rare sight. The lush green surroundings and tranquil settings adds more charm to this wonderful marvel.
The Ajanta Caves feature around 30 cave temples dedicated to Lord Buddha. Its facades are rrichly-decorated with many Buddhist sculptures, wall paintings, murals and frescoes that are truly noteworthy. The Ellora Caves, however, include a mix of 34 Hindu, Jain and Buddhist temples. It also houses the largest monolithic rock-cut monument ever. Stretched along a distance of 2 km, its cave temples are placed next to each other in an uninterrupted sequence. These are undeniable the best looking examples of rock-cut architecture in India.
These gems of Indian history are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and still sparks the magic. We recommend you to plan a full-day trip to fully explore Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
After a day of artistic discovery, our Ajanta and Ellora Caves with Amravati from Nagpur lets you discover the famous marvels of the holy town of Amravati. You would also visit the winter capital of Maharashtra, Nagpur that is also known for the famed tiger reserves located closeby and the juiciest oranges found here.