Ravana Phadi, Aihole
![Ravana Phadi, entrance](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/RavanaPhadiOut.jpg)
A rock-cut Hindu temple from the 6th century AD. Contains exquisite stone carvings, an important monument of Chalukya architecture.
Pitalkhora Caves
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14 ancient rock-cut Buddhist sanctuaries from around 250 BC. In the 4th century AD, it was revived and murals were added.
Bagh Caves
![Bagh Caves in India, entrance](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Bagh.jpg)
Nine rock-cut chambers, created in the late 4th – 6th centuries AD. Renowned thanks to exquisite murals on walls and ceilings.
Kanheri Caves
![View from the hill above Kanheri Caves towards suburbs of Mumbai](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/KanhMumbai.jpg)
Group of 109 Buddhist rock cut cave temples in the outskirts of Mumbai, developed in the 1st century BC – 9th century AD.
Udayagiri Caves, Khandagiri Caves
![Holy man in Khandagiri Cave, India](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Khandagiri.jpg)
27 – 35 caves, carved around the 1st century BC. Historically important, contain valuable inscriptions and exquisite artwork.
Bhaja Caves
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One of the oldest Buddhist rock-cut structures in the world. 22 caves, created approximately in the 2nd century BC. Beautiful stone-carved facades, other values of art and history.
Badami Cave Temples
![Badami Cave 3 in India, entrance portal](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Badami3.jpg)
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.
Elephanta Caves
![Inside the Great Cave, Elephanta Caves in India](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ElephantaCol.jpg)
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.
Tabo Caves
A group of ancient, artificially made caves, used by Buddhist monks of the nearby Tabo monastery.
Ellora Caves, Kailasanatha Temple
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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.