{"id":24230,"date":"2025-12-15T08:58:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T08:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/?p=24230"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:29:50","slug":"ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Ajanta Ellora Caves: Learn About These Historical Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Ajanta Ellora caves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are frequently discussed as the architectural marvels of ancient Indian engineering. Deeply rooted in spirituality and philosophy, they showcase an intriguing part of our history. Also, recognised as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, both are artistically and architecturally rich and feature intricate sculptures and paintings from the Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist schools of thought, exhibiting religious tolerance and cultural diversity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d297181.72379279544!2d75.28584880688283!3d20.297891832962137!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3bd97f7014a75e43%3A0x7ca8d7c57639691f!2sAjanta%20Caves!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1766229670906!5m2!1sen!2sin\" width=\"810\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div 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6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Ajanta_Caves_A_Historical_Overview\" >Ajanta Caves: A Historical Overview\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Ellora_Caves_A_Historical_Overview\" >Ellora Caves: A Historical Overview\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Significance_of_Ajanta_Caves\" >Significance of Ajanta Caves\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Significance_of_Ellora_Caves\" >Significance of Ellora Caves\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Difference_Between_the_Ajanta_and_Ellora_Caves\" >Difference Between the Ajanta and Ellora Caves\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#First_Difference\" >First Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Second_Difference\" >Second Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Third_Difference\" >Third Difference\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Fourth_Difference\" >Fourth Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Fifth_Difference\" >Fifth Difference\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Ticket_Price_of_Ajanta_and_Ellora_Caves\" >Ticket Price of Ajanta and Ellora Caves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Timings_of_Ajanta_Ellora_Caves\" >Timings of Ajanta Ellora Caves\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/ajanta-ellora-caves-historical-sites\/#Also_Read_The_Mysteries_of_Ajanta_and_Ellora_Caves_The_Cultural_UNESCO_Monuments_of_India\" >Also Read: The Mysteries of Ajanta and Ellora Caves | The Cultural UNESCO Monuments of India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, these caves are not just a major tourist attraction, but a significant archeological site for scientists and researchers. 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Featuring exquisite and expressive murals of Buddhist culture, its design showcases the master art of the fresco-secco technique.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The monasteries (virahas) of this Buddhist architecture served as the meditation centres for the monks, and the prayer halls (chityas) were built to depict Buddha\u2019s life and Jataka Tales. The caves are a sophisticated work of art and were built between the 2nd Century BCE and the 6th Century AD by the Satvahana and Vakataka rulers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was built in 2 phases, containing the Hinayana phase and the Mahayana phase. The Hinayana phase contains caves 9, 10, which are mainly focused on the stupas. Another Mahayana phase features caves 1, 2, 16, and 17, focusing on intricate decorations and Buddha\u2019s images.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ellora_Caves_A_Historical_Overview\"><\/span><b>Ellora Caves: A Historical Overview\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ellora-Caves-A-Historical-Overview-.jpg\" alt=\"Ellora Caves A Historical Overview\u00a0\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ellora Caves are an intricate architectural site of India. It consists of 34 caves featuring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/buddhist-tour-of-india\/\">Buddhist<\/a><\/strong>, Hindu, and the Jain schools of thought. It was constructed by cutting down a massive boulder between the 6th and 11th centuries AD.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built by Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, and Yadavas, Ellora caves feature temples, Buddhist viharas and chaityas, Hindu sculptures featuring deities and Jain Shrines. The main centre of architectural marvel is the Kailasa Temple of Cave 16, which is built in the shape of a chariot and is devoted to Lord Shiva. In addition, the Kailasa Temple is considered the world\u2019s largest monolithic structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At its core, <\/span><b>Ajanta Ellora history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an embodiment of religious tolerance, harmony and the unity of the three entirely distinct philosophies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Ajanta_Caves\"><\/span><b>Significance of Ajanta Caves\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Significance-of-Ajanta-Caves-.jpg\" alt=\"Significance of Ajanta Caves\u00a0\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Ajanta Caves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> display the architectural mastery of ancient India. Its artistic and sophisticated design explores its significance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ajanta Caves are a 300 years old cave architecture.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is renowned for its stunning and rock-cut well-preserved virahas and chaityas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ajanta caves demonstrate the peak architectural achievement of Guptas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These caves have artistically presented Buddha\u2019s teachings, sermons, and significance of self-reflection for the self.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can see peculiar yet alluring sculptures of Buddha, in both animal and human form.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was built in 2 divisions, one features caves from 1 to 10 and another sections contains 11 to 29.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another property of these caves is that they tell us about the previous incarnations or past births of Buddha\u2019s and his mahaparinirvana of this life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Ellora_Caves\"><\/span><b>Significance of Ellora Caves\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Significance-of-Ellora-Caves-.jpg\" alt=\"Significance of Ellora Caves\u00a0\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ellora Caves are a true example of religious harmony. Featuring the historical significance of Buddhist, Jain and Hindu culture, they contain various major architectural marvels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ellora Caves are an architecturally rich and vivid symbol of the religious tolerance of ancient India.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It features sculptures of Buddha, the Hindu deity Shiva and the Tirthankaras of Jainism.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These caves are a testament to the master skills of architecture and design.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Buddhist designs and imagery show the influence of the Chlukya dynasty.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most famous Kailasa Temple in cave 16 was built by the Kalachuri dynasty.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ellora caves feature decorated narrative paintings, visual storytelling, mystical and mythological stories, and other significant historical events of Indian culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The coexistence of three cultures contains 12 Buddhist caves, 17 caves related to Hinduism, and 5 Jain caves.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_the_Ajanta_and_Ellora_Caves\"><\/span><b>Difference Between the Ajanta and Ellora Caves\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Difference-Between-the-Ajanta-and-Ellora-Caves-.jpg\" alt=\"Difference Between the Ajanta and Ellora Caves\u00a0\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>While they display the philosophical ideologies and beliefs of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, Ajanta Ellora Caves share significant differences in time periods, symmetrical designs and other features. Here are five of the major differences:\u00a0<\/strong><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Difference\"><\/span><b>First Difference<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/First-Difference.jpg\" alt=\"First Difference\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ajanta Caves are specifically designed for Buddhism.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ellora Caves, on the other side, features three major philosophies: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Second_Difference\"><\/span><b>Second Difference<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Second-Difference.jpg\" alt=\"Second Difference\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another major <\/span>difference between<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/how-to-visit-ajanta-and-ellora-caves-from-aurangabad\/\"><b> Ajanta and Ellora caves<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that the Ajanta caves feature Buddhist murals or frescoes depicting Buddha\u2019s life and Jataka Tales.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the <\/span><b>Ajanta Ellora caves paintings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consist of temples, intricate designs and sculptures from all three philosophies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Third_Difference\"><\/span><b>Third Difference\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Third-Difference-.jpg\" alt=\"Third Difference\u00a0\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ajanta consist of 29 caves\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ellora features 34 distinct caves\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fourth_Difference\"><\/span><b>Fourth Difference<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Fourth-Difference.jpg\" alt=\"Fourth Difference\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ajanta caves are situated in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ellora Caves are located 30 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fifth_Difference\"><\/span><b>Fifth Difference\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Fifth-Difference-.jpg\" alt=\"Fifth Difference\u00a0\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ajanta Caves were built between the 2nd Century BC and the 6th Century AD.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ellora Caves date back to the 6th Century AD and the 10th Century AD.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ticket_Price_of_Ajanta_and_Ellora_Caves\"><\/span><b>Ticket Price of Ajanta and Ellora Caves<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ticket-Price-of-Ajanta-and-Ellora-Caves.jpg\" alt=\"Ticket Price of Ajanta and Ellora Caves\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The mode of ticket booking and range of Ajanta Ellora Caves tickets cost are different for Indian tourists and foreign travellers. Here is a short breakdown:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Ajanta Ellora caves ticket price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Indians, and citizens of SAARC and BIMSTEC countries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: INR 40 (offline booking)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For online ticket booking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: INR 35\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Foreign Travellers from other nations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: INR 600 (offline booking)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Online tickets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: INR 550\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Additional Fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: INR 25 for cameras and photography\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, the children who are residents of India and below 15 years of age do not require a ticket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ajanta and <\/span><b>Ellora Caves online ticket booking price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is cheaper than the offline mode; therefore, choose the method that is convenient to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timings_of_Ajanta_Ellora_Caves\"><\/span><b>Timings of Ajanta Ellora Caves\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Timings-of-Ajanta-Ellora-Caves-.jpg\" alt=\"Timings of Ajanta Ellora Caves\u00a0\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ajanta Ellora Caves timings differ a bit for tourism. Here\u2019s an overview:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Ajanta Caves Timings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opens From: 9 AM to 5 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ajanta Caves are Closed on Mondays\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ellora Caves Timings:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opens from 6 AM\u00a0 to 6 PM\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are Closed on Tuesdays\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Ajanta Ellora Caves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were designated as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/mysteries-of-ajanta-and-ellora-caves\/\">UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/a><\/strong> in 1983. Due to their architectural brilliance and chiselled stone detailing, they are a living testimony of ancient Indian craftsmanship brilliance, cultural and philosophical antiquity. 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