Ajanta Caves Tourism

Type of destination: Historical and Cultural

Ideal visit duration: 3 to 4 hours

Closed in: Thursday

The Ajanta Caves are a series of 29 Buddhist cave temples cut into the rocky cliffs of the Sahyadri hills in Maharashtra, India. Discovered in 1819 by a group of British officers, these caves date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE and are renowned for their magnificent frescoes and sculptures. These caves consist of monasteries (viharas) and worship-halls (chaityas), where Buddhist monks lived, studied, and worshipped. The artworks depict the Jataka tales, which are stories of the Buddha's previous lives. The caves embody a tranquil and serene ambiance, reflecting the meditative ethos of the time. The site illustrates the confluence of Buddhist religious art with a perfectly harmonious coexistence of architecture, painting, and sculpture. Ajanta has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding contribution to the cultural heritage of humanity. It represents the pinnacle of ancient Indian artistry in its most refined form.

Monday	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday	Closed
Friday	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)

Entry Ticket Pricing for Ajanta Caves

Adult	INR 40
Child	Free entry for children below 15 years

Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .

Tips when you are visiting to Ajanta Caves

Carry drinking water.

Wear comfortable shoes for the climb.

Hire a guide or take an audio guide to learn about the paintings and sculptures.

Photography is allowed, but flash is prohibited inside the caves.

Check weather forecasts as the caves can be hot and humid.

Top 5 Reviews on Ajanta Caves

Madhura4184

Wrote on 31st Dec, 2023

Amazing and Enchanting sculptures and Paintings

It was indeed a good experience to visit the Ajanta Caves. The paintings and sculptures depicting Buddhist art and culture are magnificent. However, if one wants to visit Ajanta caves start your journ..

Stefano_Desideri

Wrote on 28th Dec, 2023

Ajanta Caves

Beautiful place, the temples carved into the rock are very suggestive and it is possible to reach a panoramic point to see the site from above and from here you can reach waterfalls! I reached the cav..

vivek555

Wrote on 27th Dec, 2023

Caves

Ajanta Caves are almost 2 hours from the station & we had been to jyotirlinga also which is about half an hour from this place. Both the places are great!!!

BigIndianTours

Wrote on 19th Dec, 2023

Ajanta Caves

Start your Ajanta exploration at 7 am when the site opens. Pay-and-park facilities are available, and numerous hotels nearby offer food options. There are 36 caves representing Buddhism, Hinduism, and..

nicolasbI7929TK

Wrote on 9th Dec, 2023

Private driver from Aurangabad to Ajanta

In case you are looking for a private driver the amazing caves of Ajanta (or Ellora) or want to discover Aurangabad we highly recommend Afzad. He is very safe and reliable as a driver, speaks good Eng..