Gateway of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra : A triumphal arch built to commemorate viit of King George V and queen Mary in 1911. It is 26 ft tall.

Elephanta caves, Mumbai, Maharashtra : Situated on an island. Beleived to be built by Pulikesi II of the Chalukyas kingdom in 634 AD. Exquisite cavings depicting the myths of Shiva.

Mumbai photos

Daulatabad fort (13 km from Aurangabad) : The fort is on the way to Ellora - large fortress, victory tower and cannon, tomb of Aurangazeb at Khuldabad is near by. Bibi ka Maqbara : Tomb of Rabia Durani (w/o Emperor Aurangazeb) and Pan Chakki : Water mill (1695 AD) are the attractions in Aurangabad.

Ellora caves, 26 km from Aurangabad, Maharashtra : A world heritage centre. Dance festival in March. 34 caves consisting of Buddhist (1-12), Hindu (13-29), and Jain caves (30-34) of 500 to 1100 AD. Kailasha temple is the main attraction, which is carved out of a monolith, is the biggest cave temple in India : 84 m * 47 m. Built during the reign of
King Krishna I who ascended the throne in 760 AD. Grishneswar jyotirlinga temple is near by.

Ajanta caves, 110 km from Aurangabad, Maharashtra : A world heritage centre of 200 BC. 29 caves containing numerous images of Buddha and painting on walls. The caves are located in the hills in horse shoe shape. Rock cut caves set deep in the Sahydri hills. It has a large relief depicting the death of the Buddha lying on a bed.

Ajanta Ellora cave photos