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Ajanta And Ellora Caves

Ajanta And Ellora Caves

Ajanta and Ellora caves, considered to be one of the greatest examples of historic rock-cut caves are placed close to Aurangabad in the kingdom of Maharashtra, India. Adorned with lovely sculptures, art work and frescoes, Ajanta and Ellora caves are an amalgamation of Buddhist, Jain and Hindu monuments as the complicated consists of each Buddhist monasteries as well as Hindu and Jain temples. The Ajanta caves are 29 in range and had been built inside the duration between 2d century BC and 6th century AD while the Ellora Caves are more spread out and 34 in wide variety and dates to the period between 6th and 11th Century AD.

Ajanta and Ellora caves, an UNESCO World Heritage Sites which is quite popular amongst tourists from all around the globe. Ajanta Caves, which is located around 99km north of Aurangabad are mostly Buddhist places and had been used as Buddhist Monks. Ellora is just 15 km west of Aurangabad and has a higher mix of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist websites. These hand-carved caves were built and sponsored by means of the Indian rulers of those periods and are nearly buried by thick forests all round. One of the most well-known web sites inside the entire Ajanta and Ellora Caves is the Kailash Temple, which is also the unmarried largest monolithic structure within the world. These rock-reduce caves containing carvings are some of the first-rate examples of historical Indian structure and sculpture.

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Q.1 Where are Ajanta and Ellora Caves Located?

Ans About 107 km from the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra are the rock-cut caves of Ajanta nestled in a scenic gorge in the form of a gigantic horseshoe.

Q.2 How to reach Ajanta and Ellora Caves?

Ans By Road: Aurangabad is only 100 km from Ajanta and 30 km from Ellora. You can hire a local taxi or travel by state-run buses to reach the Ajanta Ellora Caves. By Rail: Aurangabad is well-connected to Mumbai and Pune by rail. The Jalgaon Station is the closest railhead to Ellora.

Q.3 What are the places to visit near Ajanta and Ellora Caves?

Ans Grishneshwar Temple, The Buddhist Caves, Bibi Ka Makbara, and Jain Caves.

Q.4 What are Ajanta and Ellora Caves famous for?

Ans Ajanta and Ellora Caves are famous for their Buddhist architecture, cave paintings, and sculptures.

Q.5 What are the adventure activities to do near Ajanta and Ellora Caves?

Ans Trekking, Jeep Safari, Cycling, and many more.

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