Visit the Ajanta Caves, a series of 29 Buddhist cave temples in Aurangabad some of which date from the 2nd century BC. Encompassing both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist traditions, the Ajanta caves preserve some of the best masterpieces of Buddhist art in India. Preserved inside the caves are many masterpieces of Buddhist art which also depict scenes from everyday life and many include inscriptions indicating a prince or noble who gifted the cave to the monks.

Walk Details:

Walk through 19th century, group of caves, lying deep within the Sahyadri hills, cut into the curved mountain side, above the Waghora River, were discovered. They depict the story of Buddhism, spanning a period from 200 BC to 650 AD. The 29 caves were built as secluded retreats of the Buddhist monks, who taught and performed rituals in the Chaityas and Viharas, the ancient seats of learning, and nerve – centers of the Buddhist cultural movement. Using simple tools like hammer and chisel, the monks carved out the impressive figures adorning the walls of these structures.

Many of the caves house panels depicting stories from the Jatakas, a rich mine of tales of the several incarnations of the Buddha. Images of nymphs and princesses amongst others are also elaborately portrayed.

They were used by Buddhist monks as prayer halls (chaitya grihas) and monasteries (viharas) for about nine centuries, and then abruptly abandoned. They fell into oblivion until they were rediscovered in 1819.

• Inclusions

  1 Water Bottle per person

• Exclusions

  Transport Charges

  Monument Charges

  Any kind of personal expenses, shopping, food etc.

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