Which is the railway station near to Ajanta caves?
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Which is the railway station near to Ajanta caves?
Aurangabad Railway station
Distance From Railway Station The nearest railway station for reaching Ajanta Caves is Jalgaon 60 Kilometers (37 Miles) or you can get a railway from Aurangabad Railway station, 120 Kilometer (74 Miles). Both of these railway stations are well connected to major cities in India.
What is the name of Aurangabad railway station?
AWB
Aurangabad railway station (code AWB)is a railway station located on the Secunderabad–Manmad section which mainly services Aurangabad City….Aurangabad railway station.
| Aurangabad railway station औरंगाबाद रेल्वे स्थानक | |
|---|---|
| Station code | AWB |
| Zone(s) | South Central Railway zone |
| Division(s) | Nanded |
| Fare zone | South Central Railway zone |
Can I use Ajanta Ellora in one day?
It is possible but I would not advise it, you would be well and truely “caved out” by the end, much better to take your time and enjoy. However if you are pressed for time, it is possible. Ajanta is approx 100km north of Aurangabad and Ellora approx 20km west.
How can I go to Ajanta and Ellora caves from Aurangabad?
- How To Reach.
- By Road. Aurangabad is only 100 km from Ajanta and 30 km from Ellora. You can hire a local taxi or travel by the state-run buses to reach the Ajanta Ellora Caves.
- By Rail. Aurangabad is well-connected to Mumbai and Pune by rail. The Jalgaon Station is the closest rail head to Ellora.
What is the capital of Aurangabad?
In 1653 when Mughal prince Aurangzeb was appointed the Viceroy of the Deccan for the second time, he made Fatehnagar his capital and renamed it Aurangabad. Aurangabad is sometimes referred to as Khujista Bunyad by the chroniclers of Aurangzeb’s reign.
Why is Ellora caves famous?
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. Ellora is famous for Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cave temples built during (6th and 9th centuries) the rule of the Kalachuri, Chalukya and Rashtrakuta dynasties. The five Jain caves at Ellora belong to the ninth and tenth centuries.
Which cave is better Ajanta or Ellora?
Shockingly, these caves had more tourists than the more easily accessed Ellora caves. Unlike the Ellora caves, there are a lot of paintings in Ajanta which was a neat variation to behold. Perhaps the best feature of the Ajanta caves’ is the location which is STUNNING!
Who destroyed Ellora caves?
King Aurangzeb
Mughal King Aurangzeb who destroyed thousands of Hindu temple, also tried to destroy Kailasa temple. It is said that 1000 people were sent to destroy the temple in the year 1682.
Why is Ellora famous?
Which is better Ajanta or Ellora caves?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLK18eqtnkk