India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
Location: Aurangabad
Best For: History, Architecture, Ancient Art
✅ Why Visit?
✔️ Ajanta Caves (2nd Century BCE) – Ancient Buddhist caves with murals & sculptures.
✔️ Ellora Caves (6th–10th Century CE) – Hindu, Jain & Buddhist caves, including the Kailasa Temple, the world’s largest monolithic rock-cut temple.
Top Attractions in Ajanta & Ellora:
✔️ Ajanta Cave No. 1 & 26 – Beautiful Buddhist frescoes.
✔️ Kailasa Temple (Ellora) – A stunning rock-cut temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
✔️ Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga – One of 12 Jyotirlingas, near Ellora.
Best Time to Visit: October – March.
How to Reach: Fly to Aurangabad Airport, then take a taxi (Ajanta – 100 km, Ellora – 30 km).
Tip: Visit Ajanta Caves on Mondays & Ellora Caves on Tuesdays when the other is closed.