• Ajanta Caves
• Bhaja Caves
• Ellora Caves
• Karla Caves
• Junnar Caves
• Kanheri Caves
• Barabar Caves
• Ratnagiri Caves
Among all the Buddha caves, Ajanta Caves may have some special attractions for global tourists.
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta caves are perfect symbolic representation of Buddhist architecture in India. Ajanta caves were discovered by a British army officer, “John Smith” in 1819. These caves are rich with several Buddha paintings and statues in different postures. Ajanta caves include some chaitya halls and monasteries which were used by Buddhist monks and their ancestors. Caves are rich with varied footprints of Lord Buddha and monuments as well. Ajanta caves are furnished with variety of designs, geometric patterns, scrollwork; miniature seated Buddha, Buddha’s postures, pictures of infant Buddha and many more.
Located: Maharashtra, 108 km from city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra
Attractions:
• Chaitya Halls
• 30 Buddhist caves
• Rich with Buddhist paintings
• Buddhist Monasteries
Accessibility
By Air: 108 km away, nearest Airport is at Aurangabad
By Rain: nearest Railway station is located at Jalgaon, 58 km away.
By Road: By bus- 108 km from Aurangabad, 400 km from Mumbai, 58 from Jalagaon
Hence, Ajanta caves are the perfect amalgamation of Buddhist architecture, temples, monasteries and amazing paintings of Lord Buddha.
Visit: Buddhist Train and Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites