What lies in those dark unexplored caves? What secrets do they hold and what lies on the other side of them? As children, we were, and many still are, intrigued by caves. India has her own share of great caves, many of which are home to outstanding works of art and sculpture. Ajanta and Ellora is the first name that springs to mind when we think about caves in India. Tucked away in dense forests, the caves not only provided shelter, but also offered the appropriate conditions for living a monastic life. In this blog, we tell you the 11 most famous caves in India that are a must visit to gain an understanding of India’s great artistic traditions. 1. Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Aurangabad Ajanta and Ellora Caves , situated in the Jalgaon city of Maharashtra , are undoubtedly amongst the most famous caves in India that are a must visit. Besides being UNESCO World Heritage Sites, they represent the zenith of Indian rock-cut architecture. These caves have sheltered people belongin...
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur flags off heli-taxi service from Shimla to Chandigarh and vice-versa. The launch of the heli-taxi has cut down the almost 4-hours travel distance of 113km between the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, making it possible to cover the distance in 20 minutes. The to and fro heli-taxi service on the Chandigarh-Shimla Route has been launched by the state government in association with helicopter service operator Pawan Hans Ltd. The first ride starts at 08:00 AM from Shimla’s airport Jubbarhatti, reaching Chandigarh at 08:20 AM. The helicopter flies from Chandigarh Airport at 09:00 AM, arriving in Shimla at 09:20 AM. At one time 19 passengers can board the heli-taxi, which offers a minimum fare of INR 2,999 per person. Also, service are available twice a week, one on Monday and the other on Friday. The heli-taxi service is expected to help boost the tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh. The capital of Himachal Pra...