The world heritage sites Ajanta- Ellora caves are wonders to the world with their pre-historic sculptures and exquisite stone carvings. People from various parts of the world make their visit to this place just to have a glimpse of those excellent sculpture that have seen many ravages of time. UNESCO did not hesitate to declare the caves as world heritage sites in 1983.
Situated at 112 km from Aurangabad, the journey to Ajanta cave through ancient hills and windy road is also an extraordinary experience which will make a preface for you before unveiling the immense treasure hidden in the layers of time. As you enter in the cave, along with the intricate rock work, the calmness catches your senses; that has been prevailing here for centuries and millennia.
There are 30 caves at Ajanta chiselled out of hard rock by Buddhist monks between 200 BC and 650 AD as Chasityas (chapels) and viharas (monasteries), that exhibit intricate stone-work and frescoes. As you take a view from the Ajanta caves ticket office, the beautiful ensemble of green and gray make visual treat for your eyes. A tour to the caves of Ajanta is nothing but an unparalleled experience to savour.
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