Top tourist places in Ajanta and Ellora Caves Maharashtra India

The Ajanta and Ellora Caves, considered to be one of the finest examples of ancient rock caves, are located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India.

Ajanta Caves

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Grishneshwar Temple

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The Buddhist Caves, Ellora

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Bibi ka Maqbara

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Jain Caves, Ellora

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Khuldabad

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Daulatabad Fort

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Aurangabad Caves

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Panchakki

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The shopping plaza

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ये भी देखिए

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