Ajanta Caves was one of the most well kept secrets from the world till date. The caves were kept hidden on purpose for 1000's of years untill a British Officer found them again in the early 1800's. Within just 200 years humans have not really had the time to find out a lot of information but here's what we know. History of Ajanta Caves & who made it? Ajanta lies in the Vakataka Empire, close to major trade route, cuttingacross the country from east to west. Wealthy traders and merchants used to move along this route. They have begun to break journey of Ajanta. The traders and merchant contributed in various ways towards decoration and expansion of the monastery. It aimed in gaining spiritual merit and as a part of success. The caves of Ajanta were excavated during the time of Satavahana (225 BC to 225 AD). the Vakataka (250 AD to 450 AD), the Gupta (320 AD to 500 AD) and Chalukyas (550 AD to 757 AD). 49 Satavahana were considered as the lords of the Decc...

Ajanta Caves is one of the many U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage sites in India & the 2nd World Heritage site in Aurangabad after Ellora Caves. These beautiful rock cut caves were built in the 200BCE. and remained Hidden till the British Colonial Era. It was only until a few 100 years ago that these caves were rediscovered by a British East India Company Officer who was out hunting in the forest. Where are Ajanta Caves Located? View of Ajanta Caves Ajanta caves are located  near Fardapur village in Aurangabad district. Tough the caves are 100km away from the city, Aurangabads remains the major city for all Tourist visiting Ajanta Caves. Most tourist visitig Ajanta Caves travel to Aurangabad either by bus/train or Air. Aurangabad as a city is very well connected to Major cities like Pune, Mumbai, Indore etc. and overnight trains and buses are available throught the day. Aurangabad is also very well connected to all these cities and can be reached withing 4-6 hou...