Tours to ellora and the caves temples are the tourist attractions in Ellora and they have made Ellora, a World Heritage Site. The Ellora caves, dating back to the period between 350 AD and 700 AD are carved into the sides of a hill 30 kilometers from Aurangabad. The finest specimens of cave-temple architecture, the Ellora caves represent the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, thus gaining the status of spiritual tourist attractions in India and Maharashtra in particular.
Ajanta Caves :- Lying in the core of the Sahyadri hills, on the mountain side above the Waghora River, are the overwhelming Ajanta group of caves, fascinating tourists from all over. The caves at Ajanta tell the story of Buddhism, spanning the period from 200 BC to 650 AD. The 29 caves were built as private abode of the Buddhist monks, who taught and performed rituals. Using simple tools like hammer and chisel, the monks carved out the imposing figures gracing the walls of these structures in the Tours to ellora.
Ellora Caves :- Tours to ellora and the Ellora caves are 34 in number carved into the sides of a basaltic hill, 30 kms from Aurangabad. These impressive caves reflect the finest specimens of cave - temple architecture. The caves flaunt intricate facades and elegantly adorned interiors. Carved during the 350 AD to 700 AD period these structures represent the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. All of Ellora's cave-temples are remarkable in size and detail; the most spectacular of them is the Kailasa Temple, the world's largest monolithic structure.
Tourst Attractions in Ajanta Ellora Caves
» Grishneshwar : Though there are lots of tourist attractions in Ajantha Ellora Caves, the very famous spot is Grishneshwar which is the Shiva Temple is one of the twelve holy Jyotirlings of Lord Shiva, spread across the country. The temple situated a kilometer from the caves is deeply revered by the Hindus.
» Khuldabad : Situated at a distance of 3 km from the Ellora caves, the little town of Khuldabad is a holy place for the Deccan Muslims. It is also the final resting place of the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb in the ellora Tours.
» Daulatabad : The another important tour spot is Daulatabad, whihc is the hill fort of Daulatabad, a stronghold of the Hindu dynasty of the Yadavas is situated about 13 km from Ellora. Earlier known as Devgiri, it was renamed Daultabad by Sultan Mohammad Bin Tughlaq in the 12th century in the ellora Tours.
Getting There
» By Air : Chikalthana Airport located at Aurangabad (106 km) is the nearest airport. It is connected through regular flights with all major Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur.
» By Rail : Jalgaon (59 km) is the nearest railhead from where express trains are available to reach Mumbai and Delhi. Aurangabad is another important railway station which connects to all the major cities of the country including Mumbai, Delhi, Agra and Bhopal in the Tours to ellora.
» By Road : The Tourist Attractions in Ajanta Ellora Caves can be accessed via Aurangabad which is well connected to all neighbouring cities by state run buses
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