Ajanta Ellora Caves, Maharashtra

Ajanta Ellora Caves top the list of the most beautiful caves in India. The Ajanta and Ellora caves are located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India, and are considered one of the best examples of ancient rock-cut caves. The Ajanta and Ellora caverns complex contains Buddhist monasteries, Hindu and Jain temples, as well as exquisite sculptures, paintings, and murals. The Ajanta Caves are 29 in number and were constructed between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD, whilst the Ellora Caves are 34 in number and date from the 6th to 11th centuries AD.

The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are visited by tourists from all over the world. The Ajanta Caves are predominantly Buddhist sites and were used as a retreat by Buddhist monks. They are located roughly 99 kilometers north of Aurangabad. Ellora is about 15 kilometers west of Aurangabad and contains a more diverse collection of Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist sites. The Indian rulers of the time built and financed these hand-carved caves, which were nearly concealed by dense trees. The Kailash Temple, which is also the world's single most gigantic monolithic building, is one of the most famous destinations in the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Some of the outstanding specimens of ancient Indian architecture and sculpture may be seen in these rock-cut caverns with carvings.

Location: Ellora Cave Rd, Ellora, Maharashtra 431102, India