The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original ...

Today, they remain a testament to the rich cultural and artistic heritage of ancient India, drawing visitors from around the world. Plan Your Eco-Friendly Trip to Ajanta Caves For those planning ...

A radius of 1 km of the Elephanta island and its surrounding waters is a protected zone under the Ministry of Environment and ASI is the site custodian of 300 m 2 surrounding the caves. Entrances to ...