The second phase of paintings started around the 5th - 6th centuries and the specimen of these exemplary paintings could be noticed in Cave 1, 2, 16, and 17. The earliest is noticed in the form of fragmentary specimens in Cave 9 & 10, which are among the must-visit places as part of Ajanta holiday packages. The world-famous paintings at Ajanta also fall into two broad phases. The caves at Ajanta are famous for beautiful mural paintings and sculptures that depict tales of Jatakas. The complex consists of 29 rock-cut cave monuments built during the Satavahana period and the Vakataka period. One of the most visited ancient monuments in India, these caves are situated about 98 km from Aurangabad, 326 km from Pune, and 443 km from Mumbai.Ĭarved between 2nd Century BC and 6th Century AD, Ajanta Caves are excavated in a horseshoe-shaped bend of rock surface nearly 76 m in height overlooking the Waghur River. Alibaug, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, and Panchgani.Ījanta Caves are one of the oldest UNESCO World heritage sites in Maharashtra, and among the most prominent Maharashtra tourist places. Mumbai is the perfect stopover point because this city is the gateway to a plethora of tourist destinations - you can choose from ancient temples, hill stations, and historic forts for a quick weekend getaway. The city is also famous for fashionable clothes and imitation jewellery. Mumbai is the entertainment capital as well as financial powerhouse of India. Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus), Elephanta Caves, Kanheri Caves, Haji Ali Darga, Siddivinayaka Temple, Juhu Beach, Marve Beach, Marine Drive, Chowpatty, Film City, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Babulnath Temple and Mount Mary Church are some of the popular places to visit in Mumbai as part of Mumbai tour packages. The city is a collection of 7 islands and was named after the goddess Mumbadevi. ![]() Mumbai is more affectionately known as the city of dreams. About 149 km from Pune, it is the wealthiest city in India with highest number of billionaires and is also one of the must include places in Maharashtra tour packages. Mumbai is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
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