अजंता गुफाएँ
The Ajanta Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. Located in a horseshoe-shaped gorge, they contain some of the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, including masterful paintings and elaborate rock-cut sculptures.
30 rock-cut Buddhist caves spanning 600 years
Exquisite mural paintings depicting Jataka tales
Caves 1 and 2 feature the finest Mahayana paintings
Cave 26 contains the stunning reclining Buddha sculpture
Timing
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹40 Indians / ₹600 Foreigners
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Aurangabad Airport 100 km; Jalgaon Railway Station 60 km
20.5519N, 75.7033E
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