Aurangabad Caves

Around 6 KM from Aurangabad Central Bus Stand. There are around 10 caves. 5 caves are in one side and the other 5 caves around a km away. Best time to visit is early in the morning. For caves 1 to 5 need to climb around 70.steps and as you go up the sound of birds welcome you. As is it less touristy compared to Ellora and Ajanta it's the best caves I prefer eventhough it does not have the grandeur of Ajanta or ellora.

Amazing place.
A great experience for the sculpture and architecture lovers.
The Kailasa temple itself is like a world's wonder.
Better than all 7 together.
They have electric cart outside.
Minimal entry fees and then cart fees.
Do visit all caves. A whole day is required to cover them all.
There is hidden cave no.30
It's Mini Kailasa temple.

Aurangabad, a city in Maharashtra, boasts historical richness, featuring the Aurangabad Caves—a cluster of ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves showcasing intricate carvings and sculptures. Aurangabad holds a blend of historical significance and modern vibrancy, attracting visitors with its cultural heritage, architectural marvels, and educational pursuits.

Good place to visit but no guide do not have knowledge on the cave structures. Also the place is totally deserted though not far from Biwi-ka-Makbara. I will plan visiting again gaining some knowledge on the caves.

These caves are less crowded than Ajanta and Ellora but definitely worth watching for. Total 12/13 caves are there, but only 10 are for visitors. Half caves are on one side and rest on the other side. Quite and clean caves with different sort of birds to watch is worth visiting.

Aurangabad Cave Temple. Jesus, Mohammed were not born yet. India was home to pure Indians. They follow the teachings of Hinduism , Buddhism and Jainism, three  of the world's oldest religions. The mythology of those days described 'Devgiri' as the abode of the gods. The muni sages of the three religions lived in the beautiful coniferous forest of that beautiful mountain. It is written in the Shiva Purana that sometimes even Mahadev himself used to visit that land. In harmony with all religions, the mountains used to chant Sanskrit and Pali verses. The Buddhist caves of Aurangabad are contemporary with Ellora and Ajanta, but how much do we know about them? In Devgiri (Aurangabad) our ancestors built twelve stone-cut Buddhist temples on a hill extending from east to west near the city. The hill is also formed from volcanic lava, but experts say the Aurangabad Buddhist caves were excavated from relatively soft basalt rock in the 6th and 7th centuries. The Great Chaitya Cave Inscription of Kanheri Cave mentions Aurangabad Cave. Of the 12 caves, caves numbered 1-6 are named the "Western Group", 7-9 the "Eastern Group" and the three unfinished caves 10-12 the "Northern Cluster". Cave number 4 among them is Chaitya Stupa. The caves hidden in the green hills are beautiful to see from a distance. The architectural styles of the Aurangabad caves include deities and stupas of the Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana architectural styles. In some of the Buddhist caves, you can find statues of several Hindu deities including Durga, Ganesha, as well as numerous Tantric Buddhist deities. When I saw the seven matrika idols in the Vajrayana cave, I first thought they were Hindu idols, but later I heard that they were Tantric Buddhist goddesses.

The caves are not very big in size, a bit dilapidated and maybe neglected as comparatively few tourists visit. Carved in the Sihyachal range, the Aurangabad caves may have been somewhat overshadowed by the influence of the great names of the Ellora and Ajanta cave temples. Although its sculptures are comparable to those of Ajanta and Ellora. The cave temples of Aurangabad, carved between the 6th and 7th centuries, are located about nine kilometers from Aurangabad city centre.

Must visit place along with Ajanta and Ellora caves.

Very calm and quite place. Best place for meditation I can say. No external noise just pure nature. I would suggest you to take an auto or city bus because it takes much time to reach the staircase. There are small steps leading downwards from the mountain which leads to buddha vihar housing buddhist relics and many sculptures. I visited it on Friday. There were not much tourist when I visited there. The main reason I think is due to the time i went there peak afternoon.

Looks like a Teaser of Ajanta Caves. You get a good view of the city. Biwi ka maqbara is visible from the top

A peaceful place.Uncrowded.Must visit once to see ancient caves full of art.
Ticket:
25₹ offline purchase
20₹ online purchase
300₹ for foreigners

Historical place with preserved sculptures. Although there is no guide but you can identify the history of the site by the sculptures encarved on the stones. While climbing upward to the site you will be seeing more than 100 Buddha statues on the way. It has quite a nice view from top. You can take stairs or the road to go half way up. It has 2 cabes and one big domb like place. The details of the sculptures can be seen using a torch. The main sculpture is damaged a bit but still is in good condition.

Very interesting place!

There's an open ground at the base of the hill, so ample parking available. There's a washroom before you start climbing the hill, no facilities in the caves, so be mindful.

The caves sit atop the hill, the stairs lead to them. The panaromic view of the city from the top is gorgeous.

Like all rock cut places, this cave also has a calming, chill feel to it. The caves are not lit, so the main attraction - the massive Buddha statue with the disciples - sits in dark. I'd have really appreciated if there were a few guides who'd explain the carvings on the walls. Some of them did get spike my curiosity.

Clearly, there's been a lot of patch work done to make it tourist friendly. But nonetheless, it's a nice place to visit and spend a couple of hours.

The cave temples of Aurangabad carved between the 6th and the 8th century are a few kilometers from the campus of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Soneri Mahal and the Bibi-ka-Maqbara. It's combination of human art and natural beauty. I visited Bibi Ka Maqbara first then took a local auto from there to reach the top of the hill where the caves are located. We had to walk some distance from the place auto dropped us. The walk was worth the effort as road is at the top of hill with beautiful scenic beauty and beautiful shade of trees are there over the road, that enabled me to take some insta worthy pictures. Then we had trek to go up to the caves. Steps are well maintained and clean. It was again worth the effort as one could get lost into the beauty of the green hill all around. Finally when I reached the top, caves were strikingly beautiful as it amazes you with the incredible creativity of our ancestors. Hats off to them! I would love to visit again as I couldn't explore much due to my health condition.

Best place for 10 years and above, it takes whole one day for Ajintha caves.

Buddha Leni caves is a very good example of Indian history and mythology melting together. The caves which have been reported are supposed to be used by the pandavas during their exile. The Buddhist meditation centre at the foot of the hill is also worth a visit. It takes almost 1 hour for climbing the stairs and return. Overall I can say it's a very peaceful place. Must visit this place

One Thousand year old history just one Kilometre near the city,
These are divided into two different sites which are not far from each other.
There are only few caves here but some of them are beautiful and Intricate. You will get a clear view of city from here.

Best place to explore.

Very beautiful caves.

Located near city centre and in close proximity of Bibi ka Maqbara, a good antique place to visit to breath some fresh air. Situated at a hill from where you get to experience the city scape along with ancient Buddhist Caves.

Entry fee is 25/- per person for Indians and the ghat roads are worth the journey.

A great place near Bibi ka Maqbara
Entry fees rs 25
If you are visiting Maqbara you should have to visit this monument,

The Aurangabad Caves are a series of rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. Here are some key details:

Historical Significance: These caves date back to the 6th and 7th centuries and are believed to have been excavated during the rule of the Kalachuri dynasty and later during the Rashtrakuta dynasty.

Location: They are situated on a hilltop to the north of Aurangabad city and are easily accessible by road.

Architecture: There are a total of 12 caves, and they exhibit a blend of architectural styles, including Buddhist Vihara and chaitya hall designs. These caves are known for their intricate carvings and sculptures, representing various Buddhist deities and stories.

Cave Highlights:

Cave 1: The chaitya hall with a stupa is a notable attraction.

Cave 2 to Cave 9: These are Vihara caves, which were used as dwelling places for Buddhist monks.

Cave 10: Known as the "Baradari," this cave has a spacious hall with a beautifully carved entrance.

Art and Sculptures: The caves are adorned with exquisite sculptures and carvings depicting scenes from the life of Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and other Buddhist motifs.

A beautiful place to visit! There is an entry fees of 25 rupee and you have to climb a little bit to get to the top but the view from the top is worth the climb. You can see the entire aurangabad from there. The caves are beautiful and tell the story about our past it's a must visit place if you love to explore new place's.

Amazing. I couldn't watch all caves due to time factor. Required full day with food and drinks to see all 27 caves. Can't even imagine how they carved that big stones. Hats off