Maharashtra Tourism Department introduces electric bus fleet for tourists visiting Ajanta Caves

Maharashtra Tourism Department has recently launched a fleet of 20 electric buses dedicated to transporting visitors to the renowned Ajanta Caves. Some of the electric buses are air-conditioned, and they all come equipped with modern amenities. The buses can accommodate 14 to 22 passengers at a time. If reports are to go by, the entire fleet is expected to be operational by October 20.

The new electric bus fleet will cater to both domestic and international tourists. Visitors will be transported from the parking lot to the caves site. Before these electric buses, there was a diesel bus. Tourists had to often wait for a long time for the bus to make rounds. Now, with the introduction of these new electric buses, not only will the transportation be fast, it will be environmentally friendly too. Also, during the journey, visitors will be able to watch a film on the history of the Ajanta Caves.

Soon, the Maharashtra tourism department will also launch a tourist-friendly booking system to make the reservation process for visitors easier.

The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located approximately 100 kilometres from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city. This is one of the most popular and recognised heritage sites in India. The cave complex features 30 rock-cut monuments. Some of these caves are adorned with exquisite paintings depicting the life of Lord Buddha and the Jataka Tales.

How to reach Ajanta Cave Complex

If Ajanta Caves is on your travel bucket list, here are some of the best ways to reach this famous heritage site.

The nearest airport for Ajanta Caves would be Aurangabad Airport, located approximately 99 kilometres away. There are regular flights from Mumbai and Pune. For those travelling by train, the nearest railway station is Jalna, located approximately 60 kilometres from Ajanta Caves. There is Aurangabad Railway Station as well, which is approximately 100 kilometres away from the site. For those travelling by road, there are regular bus services from Aurangabad and other nearby cities. Once at the site, tourists can use electric buses to reach the cave complex from the parking area.

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