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Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad — 360° Virtual TourCarved into a horseshoe basalt cliff above the Waghora River, Ajanta's 30 UNESCO-listed Buddhist cave monuments (2nd century BCE – 480 CE) contain the world's finest surviving ancient paintings. Natural-pigment frescoes depicting Jataka tales remain vivid after 1,500 years.Cave 1 holds the celebrated Bodhisattva Padmapani murals. Cave 17 contains the largest concentration of paintings. Cave 26 houses a 9-metre reclining Buddha. Cave 16's dying princess fresco is considered among the greatest figurative paintings of the ancient world.

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What are Ajanta Caves timings?

Tuesday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (closed Mondays). Entry ₹40 (Indians), ₹600 (Foreigners). Flash photography strictly prohibited inside caves.

How do I get there from Aurangabad?

MSRTC buses from Aurangabad bus stand (107 km, ~2.5 hrs). Private taxi ₹1,500–2,000 return. Combined Ajanta–Ellora day tours are popular.

Which caves are the must-sees?

Cave 1 (bodhisattva paintings), Cave 16 (dying princess fresco), Cave 17 (most paintings), and Cave 26 (9-metre reclining Buddha).