Come and witness the depth and harmony
between Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religions carved in the shapes of stone
sculptures on the walls of Ajanta & Ellora caves. These caves are the
culmination of Deccan rock-cut architecture and the intricately designed
artwork depicts beautifully each and every aspect of human life.
"Ajanta caves" ( 80 km North of Aurangabad ) date back to
fourth century AD
"Ellora caves" ( 40 km North west from
Aurangabad.) are on the world heritage list.
Places of Interest in Ajanta and Ellora :
»
Buddhist Caves in Ellora
» Hindu Caves in Ajanta
» Jain Caves
Special Attractions of Ajanta and Ellora :
» Ellora Festival : During the winter season every
year, the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation organizes the Ellora
Festival of Classical Music and Dance where India's renowned artists
participate with the Ellora caves as the backdrop.
Excursions :
» Sai Baba Temple at Shirdi
How to Reach Ajanta and Ellora :
Usually tourist use Aurangabad as the base town for visit to Ajanta caves (
4 hrs. ) & Ellora Caves ( 2 hrs.).There are daily flights to Bombay and
Delhi from Aurangabad.
Best time to Visit Ajanta and Ellora :
You can visit the Ajanta and Ellora caves any time of the year.
Hotels in Aurangabad :
» Welcome GP Rama Hotel,
Aurangabad :
INA
» The
President Park Hotel, Aurangabad :
The President Park Hotel, Aurangabad is a five-star hotel with a
difference. Foreign tourists are flocking the hotel for its unique fare -
finally a hotel that serves only vegetarian meals. 4 Kms. from Airport and 8
Kms from Railway Station. President Park in Aurangabad is everything you
would expect from a luxury hotel. Exquisitely designed, with all rooms
overlooking the expanse of a large pool.
» Hotel Taj
Residency, Aurangabad :
Set in 5 acres of lush lawns, the Taj Residency is a haven of refreshing
greens in the midst of a busy industrial city of Aurangabad. 9 kilometers
from the airport and railway station and 5 kilometers from the industrial
belt. Comprehensive business facilities, fine dining and the Taj tradition
of hospitality and service make it every business person's first choice.
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