VISION TOURISM 2020 - Aurangabad District

Places of Tourist Interest near Ajanta
1a. AJANTA VIEW POINT :-
Perhaps in the whole country and the subcontinent nowhere is a view point
like that of Ajanta. It was here that in 1819 John Smith rediscovered Ajanta.
This view point is on the way to Ajanta at 8 km distance, 10 km before
Ajanta at Balapur Junction. A must for the AJANTA-PHILIC person. It gives
a bird eye view of Ajanta. The view point has been done in an aesthetic
architecture and has an attached restaurant. It like saying " Ajanta View
Point nahin dekha to kuch nahin dekha"
1b. GHATOTKACH CAVES :-
A distance of about 14-15 kms from Golegaon towards the left, on
Aurangabad - Ajanta highway takes you to this piece of lesser known caves
called the Ghatotkach caves. Worth only for an adventure traveller. Access is
difficult and SUV is suggested or a mobike will do wonders.
1c. VETALWADI FORT :-
Although this fort is unmanned and has the nearest town as Soygaon and
one can access with an adventures spirit from Ghatotkach caves or the best
alternative is to seek help from someone at Soygaon.
1d. Fardapur Resort :-
Is a property of the MTDC nestled with a backdrop of Ajanta ranges. Its a
perfect retreat for the soul seeking some recreation from their daily routine.
Most Travellers / Tourists/ Visitors to Ajanta take retreat here. The
Fardapur Resort of MTDC is well acclaimed for its hospitality. Online
reservation can be made at www.maharashtraTourism.gov.in or in person
at the MTDC office at New Delhi, Head office at Mumbai, Regional Office at
Aurangabad, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and Ratnagiri.
Total Nos of Rooms :-
10