Which is the railway station near to Ajanta caves?
Aurangabad Railway station
Distance From Railway Station The nearest railway station for reaching Ajanta Caves is Jalgaon 60 Kilometers (37 Miles) or you can get a railway from Aurangabad Railway station, 120 Kilometer (74 Miles). Both of these railway stations are well connected to major cities in India.
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 can I go to Ajanta caves from Kolkata by train?
There is no direct transport mode connectivity between Kolkata and Ajanta. The cheapest way to reach from Kolkata to Ajanta is train to Akola Jn, then cab to Ajanta and takes 26h 51m. The fastest way to reach from Kolkata to Ajanta is flight to Pune Airport, then cab to Ajanta and takes 10h 18m.
How do you get to the Ajanta caves?
- 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 from Ellora caves to Pune?
From Pune, the frequency of trains is quite low, so one can opt for a direct bus to reach Aurangabad (5 hours – 233 kms). Once you reach Aurangabad, you can take MSRTC buses to Ajanta and Ellora which runs at a regular interval from central bus stand(CBS). Charges for Ajanta are around 130 INR and for Ellora is 30 INR.
Which king made Ajanta caves?
Caves constructed during Vataka Period According to the historians and various studies, it has been found that second phase of the construction of Ajanta caves started during the reign of Harisena, a king of Vataka dynasty. The caves constructed during this period belonged to the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
How can I go to Ajanta Ellora from Kolkata?
The fastest way to reach Ajanta and ellora caves from Kolkata is to take a Tram from College Street to Ultadanga then take a Bus from Ultadanga to Airport then take a Walk from Airport to Kolkata then take a Plane from Kolkata airport to Aurangabad and take a Taxi from Aurangabad airport to Ajanta and Ellora Caves .