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Ajanta Caves: a morning ride to the murals
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Ajanta Caves: a morning ride to the murals

North from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) on the Jalgaon road to the painted Buddhist caves. Go early, and not on a Monday, when they are shut.

North from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) on the Jalgaon road to the painted Buddhist caves. Go early, and not on a Monday, when they are shut.

Distance96 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~2 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonJul – MarIdeal time to ride
DifficultyBeginnerOverall rating

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Ride details

Road typeNH 753F (Jalgaon road)
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityEasily available
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayLimited
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The Jalgaon road has been widened in recent years and is mostly good, with slower sections through villages. Private vehicles stop at the T-junction parking near Fardapur, and buses take you on to the caves.

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