Elephanta Caves
Ajanta Caves – History still remains
Visit the 2nd century caves and get astonished with the wonderful paintings and sculptures all around. The Ajanta Caves near Aurangabad of Maharashtra state is a year round tourist destination, attracting photo fanatics, historians and archaeologists from across the globe. The secluded places where once Buddhist monks were busy with their religious pursuits.
Every traveller visiting Ajanta caves get surprised by the awesome paintings dating back to 2nd century, still in the unspoiled condition. Painting made with earthly materials enunciate various incidents from life of Lord Gautama Buddha and also various scenes from Jataka Stories.
Visit the finest examples of Indian Art and Culture illustrated in Ajanta Caves.
What you need to know while planning a visit to Ajanta Caves:
Entry Timings: From 9AM to 5PM
Entry Fee:
| S.No | Category | Cash Payment | Online Payment |
| 1 | Visitors from India, SAARC* & BIMSTEC** | Rs.40 | Rs.35 |
| 2 | Foreign Nationals | Rs.600 | Rs.550 |
| 3 | Children below 15 years | Free |
- * SAARC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan
- ** BIMSTEC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar
Note: The Monument Ajanta Caves is closed on Mondays
Ellora Caves – Rock Hewn Wonders
Plan to visit world’s largest monolithic rock hewn structures near Aurangabad of Maharashtra state. The Ellora caves, renowned among the global tourists and the local residents alike attract huge crowd especially during the monsoon season when the entire region is with the full bloom of nature in the form of lush green carpets and streams with gushing water springs.
The Ellora caves, dating back 6th century, are the prominent illustrations of Indian art, culture, religion and architecture. Historians record that as Ellora resides close to the popular trade routes from India to other countries, most of the enthused travellers and royal personages used to visit the caves, as recorded by historians. The arch shaped monastic site houses cave temples for Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism and out of which the Kailasa temple at Cave no.16 is world’s largest monolithic excavation cave.
Ellora caves is a never to be missed monument during your trip to India, where the endless list of surprises await you.
What you need to know while planning a visit to Ellora Caves:
Entry Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee:
| S.No | Category | Cash Payment | Online Payment |
| 1 | Visitors from India,SAARC* & BIMSTEC** | Rs.40 | Rs.35 |
| 2 | Foreign Nationals | Rs.600 | Rs.550 |
| 3 | Children below 15 years | Free |
- * SAARC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan
- ** BIMSTEC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar
Note: The Monument Ellora Caves is closed on Tuesdays
Elephanta Caves
Plan to visit the island hill near the shore of the mainland in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The excavations dating back to 6th century reveals the splendid figurines and sculptures, largely related to the Gods of Hinduism. The huge halls with stone pillars and the sculptures are uniquely amazing for their uncompromised geometric proportions flawlessly carved.
Visit Elephanta Caves, an UNESCO listed World Heritage Monument.
What you need to know while planning a visit to Elephanta Caves:
Entry Timings: From 9AM to 5PM
| S.No | Category | Cash Payment | Online Payment |
| 1 | Visitors from India, SAARC* & BIMSTEC** | Rs.40 | Rs.35 |
| 2 | Foreign Nationals | Rs.600 | Rs.550 |
| 3 | Children below 15 years | Free |
- * SAARC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan
- ** BIMSTEC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar
Note: Elephanta caves are closed on Mondays
Chatrapati Sivaji Terminus
Visit one of the grandest railway station illustrating the Gothic Architectural style built during the British Raj. More than three million commuters use this terminus, making it one of the icons of India’s financial capital.
Chatrapati Sivaji, the great Emperor, after whom Indian Subcontinent’s first terminus station is named exhibits the traditional Indian style palace architecture built in the Gothic Revival style. It also reflects some of the late medieval Italian models.
Plan to include Chatrapati Sivaji Terminus to be visited during your trip to India.
