Maharashtra

Visit To The South Of Mumbai Mahabaleshwar

Architecture of Mahabaleshwar Temple
The sanctum sanctorum has a black stone inscription which is 500 years old. 

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has carvings of the sacred child Nandi (ride of Shiva) and his bodyguard Kaal Bhairava on its walls
Mahabaleshwar is located in southwestern Maharashtra state, western India. 

Mahabaleshwar is located at an altitude of 1,438 meters in the Sahyadri Hills of the Western Ghats, 64 kilometers south-east of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) and northwest of Satara city
Best Time to visit Mahabaleshwar
Winter from November to February is probably the best season to visit Mahabaleshwar.

 The drop in temperatures makes it a great time for young couples and honeymooners, who can use the cooler temperatures as an opportunity to relax. It rains in Mahabaleshwar from July to October

My Visit to the Maharashtra Lonavala

A beautiful place away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Lonavala is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Maharashtra.

Often called the 'Jewel of Sahyadri' and the 'City of Caves', this hill station has a spectacular setting.

Best Resorts In Lonavala

1.       Della Resorts

2.       Viola Beacon Resorts

3.       The Lagoona Resort

4.       Sterlling Lonavala

5.       The Machan A Treehouse Resorts

2.       Viola Beacon Resorts

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Ajanta Caves Aurangabad Pune

 

 I do, and since I had covered many forts in Maharashtra this time I decided to take a U-turn and explore something new, so my thirst for exploration led me to

 the extraordinary. they are two distinct coastal enclaves separated by about 700 Ajanta and Ellora caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring great examples of human-made architecture.

Ajanta Caves

• Location: Maharashtra, India, about 100 kilometers from the city of Aurangabad.
• Date: The caves date from around the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE.
• Significance: The Ajanta Caves are primarily Buddhist and are known for their stunning murals, sculptures, and architecture. They were used as a monastic retreat for Buddhist monks and include prayer halls (chaityas) and monasteries (viharas).

• Art and Architecture: The murals depict the Jataka tales, which are stories of the Buddha's previous lives. The sculptures and carvings are highly detailed, representing scenes from the life of Buddha and various bodhisattvas.
• UNESCO Status: The Ajanta Caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983

 

 

Stay options in Aurangabad

You can stay at the Zostel Aurangabad which is located around 3.5 kms from Aurangabad Railway station. With a café.

My expenses: Pune to Aurangabad (700 return journey), Stay: INR 350, Aurangabad to Ajanta (INR 250 return journey), Aurangabad to Ellora (60 return journey), Food: 500 for 2 days, Miscellaneous: INR 200.

Best Time Visit Ajanta Coves Aurangbad Pune

The best time to visit the caves are the months from November to February as the weather is very pleasant. A visit to the caves may also be possible between July and September.