Antique Paintings at Cave Number 1, Ajanta

Daulatabad which once was the capital of Delhi sultanate, is just another small town today. During my year end trip of 2015 to Maharashtra, drove past Daulatabad fort. It is one of the most impregnable forts in India and today daulatabad is famous for this. The fort is located on a conical hill and it…

Raja Dinkar Kelkar museum was developed through collections of late Padmashree (one of the highest awards from the government of India) Dr. Dinkar Gangadhar Kelkar (1896 – 1990). He dedicated it to his only son Raja. Hence, the name Raja Dinkar Kelkar museum. Address: 1377-78, Off. Bajirao Road, Natu Baug, Shukrawar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002…

Ellora caves are a series of caves based on Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religion. This archaeological site is located around 29 km from the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. In total there are 34 caves. Cave 1 to 12 are Buddhist, cave 13 to 29 are Hindu and cave 30 to 34 are Jain. The…

Bibi ka Maqbara (tomb of the lady) is a mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for his first wife and head consort Dilras Banu Begum. She died on 8th October, 1657 at the age of 35 at Aurangabad. You can read about the historical details at the ASI website. I will talk about my visit…

Nashik city in the Indian state of Maharashtra is said to be the epicenter of wine culture in India. And to see where it is heading, there is no better way then visiting a winery there. I was in Nashik as part of my 2015 year end trip and included a visit to Soma vineyards….

After visiting Ellora, the first thing you will see is cave number 16. It is also know by the name Kailash. It is located diagonally opposite to the parking lot. Entrance fees: Indian, SAARC and BIMSTEC countries: Rs 10 Others: US $ 5 or Rs 250 INR Children upto 15 years free At the entrance…