India nowadays has 42 world heritage properties overall. It consists of 34 cultural, 7 natural, and 1 mixed heritage property. Out of the 34 cultural sites, today we will take a look at one of the most visited sites, known as the Ajanta Caves.
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| Ajanta Caves - A World Cultural Heritage site in Maharashtra |
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta's caves are a rock-cut monument found in the state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Aurangabad district. It has a total of 36 rock-cut sculptures representing Buddhist religious art. Originally, the number of caves that were discovered was 29.
It is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India. These caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures expressing ancient art in the form of different poses, gestures, etc.
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The caves are near to the river Waghur, on the Deccan plateau.
It is one of the most visited places in Maharashtra by tourists. It is about 59 kilometers from the city of Jalgaon (Maharashtra), and 104 kilometers from the city of Aurangabad.
What is the Ajanta cave famous for?
The Ajanta cave is known for its paintings, rock cuts, and beautiful monuments of the past era.
Ajanta caves related to which religion
Generally, it consists of Buddhist monuments.
Ajanta's caves are located in which state? / In which state is Ajanta GUFA?
The Ajanta caves are located in the Maharashtra state of India.
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How many caves are there in Ajanta?
Initially, the number was 29. But afterward, some more were discovered, putting the total number at 36.
Which river is near Ajanta Cave?
Ajanta Caves are near to the Waghur river.
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Nearest railway station
One of the nearest railway stations to get to the Ajanta Caves is the Jalgaon railway station. It is around 60 Kilometers away from it.
The 2nd nearest is the Aurangabad Railway Station, which is approximately 120 km away.
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Jalgaon to Ajanta caves distance
The distance from Jalgaon to Ajanta caves is approximately 56 km. It will take nearly one hour to get from there.
Timings
The timings for visiting Ajanta Caves are from 9 am to 5 pm daily from Tuesday to Sunday.
Ajanta caves closed on which day
These caves are closed every Monday.
Are Ajanta and Ellora the same?
No, both these caves are different.
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