Ajanta Caves

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra

Ajanta Caves — Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Soman assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons

Buddhist rock-cut caves with 2,000-year-old paintings, a UNESCO site.

Best time to visit Ajanta Caves

Jun–Mar. Check local conditions and official notices before you go.

Type of place

Heritage

Nearby in Maharashtra

Ellora Caves (about 80 km)
Lonar Crater Lake (about 106 km)
Shirdi (about 155 km)
Bhandardara (about 233 km)

Festivals in Maharashtra

Ganesh Chaturthi, Mumbai: Aug–Sep (10 days)