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How can I go to Ajanta caves from Aurangabad?
You can take a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus that takes off from Aurangabad Central Bus Station to the north of Siddharth Garden and the Zoo, and drops you off at the Ajanta Caves entrance road. It is a 121 rupee fare from here to the caves.
On which day Ajanta cave is closed?
over a year ago. ajanta caves are closed on monday & ellora on tuesday…. so plan your schedule accordingly.. over a year ago. there is a weekly closure.
How do I get from Aurangabad station to Ellora?
Aurangabad Railway Station is 28 km from the Ellora Caves. The following are a few trains running to Aurangabad: Sachkhand Express 12716, Tapovan Express 17617, Ajanta express 17063. Aurangabad Airport is 35 km from the Ellora Caves. It connects Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad.
How old is Ajanta Ellora caves?
The Buddhist Caves in Ajanta are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state in India.
How many days are there in Ajanta caves?
2 days are good,one for Ajanta,another for rest all. Hi, 2-days should suffice but you can safely have 3-days.
Can we cover Ajanta and Ellora in one day?
It is possible but I would not advise it, you would be well and truely “caved out” by the end, much better to take your time and enjoy. However if you are pressed for time, it is possible. Ajanta is approx 100km north of Aurangabad and Ellora approx 20km west.
Is Aurangabad open for tourists?
Maharashtra Lockdown: Aurangabad District Relaxes Restrictions, Allows Monuments to Open Till 4 PM For Tourists. Two days back, the district administration capped the number of people permitted to enter monuments at 500 people per session in the morning and afternoon, half of what was being allowed earlier.
Are Aurangabad caves open?
Visiting Time: From 9AM to 5PM, it is pretty much open throughout the day inviting the wanderers whenever they feel like getting a breath of fresh yet archaic air. Visiting Duration: Between 2 to 3 hours is the average time of duration that you might spent here.
How can I go to Ajanta and Ellora caves from Aurangabad?
- How To Reach.
- By Road. Aurangabad is only 100 km from Ajanta and 30 km from Ellora. You can hire a local taxi or travel by the 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 rail head to Ellora.
How do I get to Ajanta Ellora caves?
By train: The closest transportation service can be found via the Aurangabad railway stations. The caves of Ellora are only at a 45 minutes distance while those in Ajanta are 1.5 hours away. You can travel from Mumbai till Aurangabad in just 6 or 7 hours.
On which river bank are the Ajanta caves located?
The temples are hollowed out of granite cliffs on the inner side of a 70-foot (20-metre) ravine in the Wagurna River valley 65 miles (105 km) northeast of Aurangabad, at a site of great scenic beauty. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra state, India, designated a World Heritage site in 1983.