Top 7 Tourist Attractions in Ajanta

Plus BY: ORANGE JACKET ADVENTURES JULY 14, 2023

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Top 7 Tourist Attractions in Ajanta

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Ajanta Caves

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Cave 1

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Buddha Statue

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Kailasa Temple

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Cave 17

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Viewpoints

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Ajanta Museum

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