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GETTING THERE: Aurangabad is the nearest base for reaching these caves. From here Ellora is just 29 kms and Ajanta 99 kms. The nearest Airport is also that of Aurangabad. Aurangabad also provides the nearest railhead with trains connecting the place from all over the country. The Ajanta-Ellora caves are well connected by road. Both private and state transport buses are available for these caves.
SIGHTSEEING: (AJANTA - ELLORA)
ELLORA CAVES 34 temples carved out of stones, 34 sculptured caves expressing Hindu, Buddhist and Jain themes, 34 priceless pages out of history. It took over five centuries for the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monks to chisel out these monasteries, temples, chapels and decorate them with remarkable imagination and details. These caves run North-South and take on a golden radiance in the late afternoon sun.
AJANTA CAVES When the echo of the chisel faded, the world forgot these cave temples. Till the 19th century these caves were hidden under thick forest growth. These caves are the representation of Buddhist thoughts which were etched on the walls of the caves. The caves were built between 2nd century B.C to 7th century A.D. The 30 chaityas and viharas have paintings which illustrate the life and incarnations of Buddha.
AURANGABAD A quiet city in the Northern Maharashtra, Aurangabad is the largest city in the region. An otherwise a quiet town, it wakes up during the political rallies and demonstrations. The town is named after Aurangzeb and has many places to see admire and to know about. The most famous excursion to be taken from Aurangabad is that of Ajanta and Ellora caves. History of Aurangabad goes back to 2200 years when it was known as Rajtadak and Kirkee Fatehnager. Finally it was named as Aurangabad.