The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves lie (respectively) 100km and 30km from Aurangabad. So, the city makes a great base to explore both sites. Ajanta has 29 Buddhist caves dating to between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. Ellora, on the other hand, comprises Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain religious centres spread over 34 caves dating between the 6th and 11th centuries AD. Both sites have remarkable rock-cut sculptures and paintings
