Ajanta Alora
Situated outside the city of Aurangabad (whose airport offers
flights to and from Mumbai), 400km
northeast of Bombay, are the caves of Ellora.
They constitute one of the most beautiful expressions of the art
of the Indian Middle Ages, and are designated as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. They are noteworthy as three major Indian
religions have laid joint claim to the caves peacefully since
they were created. These breathtaking caves are definitely worth
visiting for their remarkable reliefs, sculptures and
architecture.
The buddhist caves of Ajanta are situated 100km northeast of
Ellora. These magnificent caves containing carvings that depict
the life of Buddha have also been designated as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. They date from around 200 B.C. and their carvings
and sculptures are considered to be the beginning of classical
Indian art.
