"It is all about the caves!" Top 5 Page for this destination Ajanta by smirnofforiginal

Ajanta Travel Guide: 86 reviews and 315 photos

historically important Ajanata

The Buddhists Caves of Ajanta were one of the country's earliest monastic institutions and are the only reason, really, to come to Ajanta!

Ajanta lies 105km NE of Aurangabad and makes for a good day trip from it's twin, Ellora.

Last visit to Ajanta: Apr 2010
Intro Written Apr 26, 2010
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Reviews (2)

Rediscovered jungle beauty! Things to Do (1)

The Ajanta Caves, also an UNESCO World Heritage Site, are older than their twin (Ellora Caves), dating from the 2nd... more travel advice

From Ellora Transportation (1)

It is both easy and cheap to take a local bus from Ellora to Ajanta. The journey takes 3 hours and was described as "hot... more travel advice

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MalenaN May 8, 2010 at 9:55 AM Report Abuse

Ajanta is defenitly on my list of places to visit when I go to India. I do hope they haven't closed some of the caves for restoration when I go there.
nicolaitan Apr 26, 2010 at 9:26 AM Report Abuse

hey there - looks like you have been to india. look forward to seeing your material. let me know when you are up to date. n