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Ajanta Caves:
In the early 2nd AD and later, Buddhist monks traveled from one part of the country to another, spreading the teachings of Lord Buddha. During the heavy rainy season, these monks take residence in any caves they find in the route. They spend their free time in carving the inner side of the cave into a masterpiece monastery, palace and temples. They used very primate tools for the work. These cave collections are called as Ajanta-Ellora Caves.
What to see:
A set of 29 caves which includes Rock-cut caves, Kailasa Temple, Buddha's statues, paintings. The Ajanta caves are examples of unmatched artistic and engineering excellence.
Top activities to enjoy in these heritage sites are:
a.Exploration or caving
b.Sightseeing
c.Photography
d.Shopping
If you are looking for fabrics, silver, semi-precious stones, beads and local, hand-carved sculptures of Buddha, then this is the place to be!
Local images and paintings of various Hindu Gods along with Buddha, and even Jain, paintings can be found here.
Our Route:
It was Family trip for shegaon and we had only two days of vacation (Ajanta caves was decided during return journey)
How to Reach (From Shegaon return journey to mumbai) :
Please go through my first blog to reach shegaon. (https://www.tripoto.com/trip/mishishirteli-5bf6a593bad83)
Ajanta Caves is 130km from shegoan (3hrs)
Timings and Entry fees of Ajanta Ellora Caves:
Timing of Ajanta Caves
Timings: 9 am to 6:30 pm (Mondays closed)
Entry fee: INR 10 per person (Indians), INR 250 person (foreign tourists), INR 25 per camera.Free Entry for children below 15 years old.
Once you reach the Ajanta caves you have to pay 30rs/person to enter Ajanta premises and parking. Special MSRTC buses are available from Ajanta entry to Ajanta caves(4km).
Photos:
Some Pics were taken in Ajanta Caves:
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