10 Most Famous And Ancient Caves In India 

Located in Maharashtra, the Ajanta Caves date back to the 2nd century BCE and are renowned for their exquisite rock-cut Buddhist cave paintings and sculptures. 

Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra 

Situated near Aurangabad, to Ellora Caves represent an impressive fusion of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain art. 

Ellora Caves, Maharashtra 

Situated on Elephanta Island near Mumbai, the Elephanta Caves house beautifully carved rock-cut sculpture dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra 

Nestled within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai, the Kanheri Caves are a group of Buddhist rock-cut caves dating back to the 1st century BCE to the 10th century CE.  

Kanheri Caves, Maharashtra 

The Badami Caves, carved out of sandstone cliffs, represents a unique blend of Hindu and Jain cave temples. 

Badami Caves, Karnataka 

Located near Bhubaneswar, Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves consist of 33 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BCE. 

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Odisha 

Situated near Bhopal, These rock shelters exhibit prehistoric cave paintings that date back over 30,000 years, making them one of the oldest art galleries in the world. 

Bhimbetka Caves, Madhya Pradesh 

The Ellora Caves in Tamil Nadu are renowned for their stunning rock-cut architecture and intricate sculptures. 

Ellora Caves, Tamil Nadu 

Located near Lonavala, to Karla Caves, are ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BCE. 

Karla Caves, Maharashtra 

The Amarnath Cave is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site situated in the picturesque Himalayan region. 

Amarnath Cave, Jammu, and Kashmir 

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