Badami Cave Temples

A group of four beautiful rock-cut temples, made in the 6th – 7th centuries AD. Located in the ancient capital of Early Chalukyas. Art of temples witnesses the search for a distinct style.

Son Bhandar Caves

Two rock-cut chambers in India, near Rajgir. Contain undeciphered inscription, reportedly – a password to the cave with treasure.

Elephanta Caves

Group of beautiful, five Hindu and two Buddhist rock-cut temples, built around the 5th – 8th century AD. Great Cave includes the famous sculpture of Trimurthi.

Nagarjuni Caves

Some of the oldest rock-cut temples in India from the late 3rd century BC. Polished interiors contain ancient inscriptions.

Tabo Caves

A group of ancient, artificially made caves, used by Buddhist monks of the nearby Tabo monastery.

Barabar Caves

Oldest rock-cut cave temples in India, hewn mostly in the 3rd century BC. Caves are made in granite, with polished walls.

Panhale Kaji (Panhale Kazi)

28 – 29 Buddhist and Hindu rock-cut cave temples, created in the 3rd – 14th century AD, exquisite art values.

Ellora Caves, Kailasanatha Temple

One of the highest achievements not only in Hindu architecture but in ancient structural engineering of the world. A group of 34 rock-cut temples, including the glorious Kailasanatha Temple, are cut out from a whole rock. Built around 550 – 1000 AD.

Tulja Lena, Junnar

A group of 11 rock-cut Buddhist temples. One of them was turned into a Hindu shrine. Made in the 1st – 3rd c. AD, one shrine contains paintings.

Ajanta Caves – rock cut Buddhist temples

One of the most beautiful rock-cut temple complexes in the world. It was developed in the 2nd century BC – 480 AD. In total there are 28 – 30 rock-cut structures, containing murals and sculptures of high importance to the culture of mankind.