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Ajanta Caves

Place : Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Significance : World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Best Season : The Tourist seasons of Ajanta and Ellora extends almost through out the year.
Timings : From 09 hours to 17:30 Hrs or at sunset whichever is earlier ( closed on Mondays and national holidays. )
Entry Fee : Indians Rs.10, Adults Foreigners US$ 10 free on Friday, A light pass of Rs.5 is necessary if you want the guide to turn on the lights. Video Camera Rs 25. Flash photography is strictly forbidden in this caves.
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How to Reach

Air: Nearest Airport is 12kms from the city Aurangabad which is 106kms from Ajanta. Flights link Aurangabad to Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur and Mumbai. Indian Airlines connects Aurangabad with Delhi and Mumbai (388 km) daily. Jet Airways also has regular flights from Mumbai to Aurangabad. Indian Airlines contact: 91-240-485421.

Rail: Aurangabad is directly linked to Mumbai and Pune. Jalgaon, the nearest railhead on the Central Railways line, is 59 km from Ajanta. Two trains Tapovan Express and Devgiri Express depart daily from Mumbai to Aurangabad.

Road: State buses run from Mumbai, Pune, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Shirdi, Nasik, Dhule, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Indore and Bijapur to Aurangabad, and from Jalgaon to Ajanta. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (M T D C) operates conducted tours from Mumbai , Jalgaon, Aurangabad etc. One can get bus frequently for Ajanta from Aurangabad.








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