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Aurangabad is the station point to visit Ajanta and Ellora caves.There is direct train connection from Delhi, Agra, Jhansi,and Mumbai.Except Ajanta and ellora there are some interesting things in Aurangabad also.The city of Aurangabad was founded by Malik Ambar, the Prime Minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah II, in 1610, on the site of a village, Khirki. When Fateh Khan, Malik Ambar's son succeeded the throne in 1626, he named the city 'Fatehpur'. In 1653, when Aurangzeb became the Viceroy of the Deccan, he made it his capital, and renamed it Aurangabad. A region that has been inhabited since the Stone Ages, Aurangabad has seen several dynasties come and go, absorbing the culture of each into itself. Aurangabad cave are devide in two groups,western group and eastern group caves.These caves are 8 km far from the city.Ticket for the both caves is 5 u$.On the way to these caves there is Mini Taj ,which is the imitation of Tajmahal .Its made by the son of Aurangzeb on 1679. Ticket for this monument is 100 Rs.

The Aurangabad airport is 10 kms from the city, and links the city directly to Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai. After getting off from train its better to move to central busstand by an auto rickshaw,Because of there is no cycle rickshaw available in Aurangabad,auto rickshaws are not so expenssive.In front of the central busstand, there are a lot of hotels in different ranges.



Ajanta Caves

ÀÔÀå·á : 5 u$ {all the 30 caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Ajanta

Ajanta is 99 km from Aurangabad, From Aurangabad there are a lot of buses to Ajanta which charge Rs 50.It takes about two hours by bus going through the hills.When you arrive at Ajanta you have to stop at the bust stop.From there you must have to take another Bus to the Ajanta caves, Those green colour CNG buses are arranged by the Government of Maharastra ,only these buses are allowed untill the caves, Both A/C and non A/C buses are there, and respectively they charge 10 and 6 Rs.After seeing all the caves you have to use the same transportation untill down the bus stop again.And the Ajanta entrance fees also 5 u$.It takes a long time to see all the 30 caves at Ajanta.And also normal to get tired and feel thirsty easily ,So better to have the water bottle alongwith.

Aurangabad hill
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 ${for eastern and western caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Aurangabad

..Aurangabad Caves lay in the lap of this hill,which is 7km far from the city.We can see the spreaded Aurangabad city from this hill when we visit the Aurangabad Caves.

Cave at Ellora
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 ${all the 34 caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Ellora

.Some caves of this graet ancient Ellora is beeing protected by the Maharastra Government tourism department.This is the inside view of a cave .

Kailash Temple
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {all the 34 caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Ellora

.This is the monuments of hinduism at Ellora,You have to cross this steps and two doorway to enter this Shive temple there.A lot of people seen here praying .

Shivalinga
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {all the 34 caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Ellora

.This is shivalinga at Kailash Temple,Shivalinga is the another silence view of Shiva,in side the Temple there is this linga under the darkness.But when you across through the darness into this temple you can see a lot of devotee praying to Shiva.

Monuments
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {all the 34 caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Ellora

The cave monuments of Ellora were chiefly patronised by the Chalukya - Rashtrakuta rulers (7th - 10th century AD). The kings and the mercantile community willingly donated to the cause of the temple building. Certain religious injunctions and the ethical codes, which prompted patronage of works of the art, governed the rulers. The temple building was considered to help the attainment of worldly power as well as religious merit and spiritual salvation. These cave shrines are memorable for their invaluable contribution to the enormous wealth of Indian heritage. Every year in the third week of March, M T D C organises the Ellora Festival of Classical Dance and Music at the caves. In 5 caves except carving there are some painting also .

 


Hinduism
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {all the 34 caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Ellora

.This is something to see and feel the architect in the ancient days.This cave is carved from all the side,even the inside roof with excellent design and carved Hinduism figure around the wall.

Buddhist pillar

ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {all the 34 caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Ellora

When we enter into the Ellora caves, this buddhist pillar attracks us at first.Down to the Kailash Temple this pillar is one of the excellent introduction of buddhism.



cave view
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {all the 34 caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Ellora

.This is the inside view of a cave.The most ancient caves are still alive in a same continueity.Its an astonishing in front of the eyes.

Protection work
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {all the 34 caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Ellora
The government of Maharastra tourism department is trying save this most ancient monuments and architecture.protection work in progress at cave 3,Ellora

 


Cave view
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {all the 34caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Ellora

Ellora Caves is 30 km from Aurangabad. Entrance fees in Ellora is also 5 $,In Ellora there are 34 caves. The stone carved monuments instrucs the Hinduism, Buddhism and jainism situating at chamadari hills.Ellora caves are finest specimens of cave temple architecture. They house elaborate facades and exquisitely adorned interiors. These structures representing the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, were carved during 350 AD to 700 AD period.

 


Panchakki
ÀÔÀå·á : 10 Rs
ƯÀÌ»çÇ× :  
À§Ä¡ : Aurangabad

.This water mills takes its name from the mill which once groung grain for pilgrims,in 1624 a sufi saint and spiritual guide to Aurangzeb was buried here, and the pleasant garden with its series of fish-filled tanks serves as his memorial.Its a cool,relaxing and serene place when tourist are not overflowing.

Ellora Monkeys
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À§Ä¡ : Ellora

.When you visit Ellora ,before going in ,you can meet these strange monkey groups down to the trees in front of Ellora.These monkeys are very friendly to you when you throw some food towards them, otherwise they are so rude......

..Way to Mini Taj { Bibi-ka-Maqbara,}
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.This is the way to get Aurangabad caves and the mini taj.Its the imitation of Tajmahal.It was made at Aurangabad by Aurangzeb's son on 1679.It was a trubute to Aurangzeb's wife.


..Front view of Mini Taj
ÀÔÀå·á : 100 Rs
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À§Ä¡ : Aurangabad

.This minitaj looks like Tajmahal ,but its not compairable to Tajmahal, which is designed by white marble where minitaj is decorated by painting.

hill
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À§Ä¡ : Aurangabad

.You can see this kind of hill around Aurangabad, this is the hill you can cross when you visit for Aurangabad caves.

Eastern cave gate
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {eastern and western caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Aurangabad

.Securities at the Aurangabad Eastern caves, After closing time if you arrive ,they ask for some money and allow to visit the caves illegaly.

..Way to Eastern caves
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {eastern and western caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Aurangabad

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..Monuments at Eastern caves.
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {eastern nad western vcaves}
ƯÀÌ»çÇ× :  
À§Ä¡ : Aurangabad

.This is the monuments at Aurangabad cave,Symbol of buddhism refects from most of the caves here.

..Caves view
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {eastern and western caves}
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À§Ä¡ : Aurangabad.

.This is the out side view of the caves,when you get a ticket and enter in side there are 12 rooms inside having large statue of buddha and there is one two story cave which contain the whole Budhha in its two stair.Its interesting to see.

Sun is gone
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À§Ä¡ : Aurangabad

.This is the view after sunshine.Sun is already gone but still the hill spreads its beauty.

Bus services.
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À§Ä¡ : Aurangabad

.There are many buses from Aurangabad to Ellora and Ajanta.You can come to central bus stand and get on to a bus to Ajanta or Ellora,Ajanta is 50 Rs from here and Ellora is 10. There are also buses to Pune and Mumbai.

..Ajanta an unique view.
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ {all the 30 caves}
ƯÀÌ»çÇ× :  
À§Ä¡ : Ajanta

Ajanta caves were carved out from the 2nd century BC to 6th century AD. They were hidden in the midst of a lonely glen with a streamlet flowing down below. They were scooped out into the heart of the rock so that the pious Buddhist monk could dwell and These are the caves that the followers of Lord Buddha, embellished with architectural details with a skilful command of the hammer over the chisel, with sculpture of highest craftsmanship and above all, with the paintings of infinite charm. The entire course of the evolution of Buddhist architecture can be traced in Ajanta. During this time, images of Buddha interpreting his different life stories and several types of human and animal figures

.Ticketing office at Ajanta.
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $ { all the 30 caves }
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À§Ä¡ : Ajanta

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In cave 17 one can find the paintings that depict stories from the Jatakas or tales of the previous incarnations of Buddha and also Buddha with his right hand raised, with the palm facing the viewer, which is a symbol of "Abhaya" - reassurance and protection.

Buddha is shown seated in "Padmasana" - the lotus pose of meditation. He is often shown with his hair tied in a topknot surrounded by a halo of light, representing nirvana or enlightenment.


..Daulatabad Fort
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $
ƯÀÌ»çÇ× : The city of fortune named by Mohammed Tughlaq
À§Ä¡ : daulatabad

..Daulatabad ,Just 13 kms from Aurangabad , standing on a pyramid - shaped hill, is this impressive fortress, once known as 'Devgiri'. Built in the 12th century by Bhillama, the king of the Yadav dynasty, it was named Daulatabad, the city of fortune, by Mohammed Bin Tughlaq, Sultan of Delhi. The Sultan was so taken with this fortress, that he decided to shift his capital here. A 5 km massive wall, artificial scarping, spiked gates, dungeons and a variety of complicated defence systems rendered Daulatabad impregnable. The 30 metre high Chand Minar, built by the Bahmani rulers is another famous landmark of the area.

..Daulatabad fort.
ÀÔÀå·á : 5 $
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À§Ä¡ : daulatabad

..The view of Daulatabad fort from the road to Ellora.

Hotel Kailash
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À§Ä¡ : Ellora

...Relax for a while, after seeing all the 34 caves at Ellora ,its normal to get tired,after coming out there are some restaurants ,where you can have some food or drinks.Down there Hoetel Kailash is one of the clean place and have a cottage and a nice garden back of it.But its little expenssive than other.After your lunch you can spend some time in this beautiful garden seeing the Ellora caves from the down.

Monkeys
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....Monkeys celebrating their joy in front of Ellora Caves.They have made a special relations with the tourist.

.Bodhisatva pillar
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...Buddhist monuments in front of the Shiva temple.

.Cave view
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...Excellent view at Ellora caves.