Aurangabad Travel Guide, Ajanta & Ellora Caves, Architecture

Central India Tour (Mandu & Aurangabad)

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CENTRAL INDIA Off the beaten tracks.
The Buddhist caves of Ajanta are situated 100km northeast of Ellora. These magnificent caves containing carvings that depict the life of Buddha. They date from around 200 B.C. and their carvings and sculptures are considered to be the beginning of classical Indian art. Emperor Ashoka began his career from Ujjain. Major portion of Central India formed part of the Gupta Empire (300-550 AD). In the light and shadow of stone is writ the history of empires and kingdoms, warriors and builders, saints and philosophers. A giant fort of Gwalior evokes memories of a momentous past. Orchha�. where a legacy of temples and forts touches life with a medieval wand. Mandu recalls the time when the Afghans marched in and crafted its stone in a 'City of Joy'. At Khajuraho , there is poetry in stone created by warrior race of Chandella Rajputs. The oldest Buddhist shrines at Sanchi reflect the serenity and glory of Ashokan times.

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