The spikes on the main gate of the fort
Cannons used during defferent periods.
Coming from the main gate..going toward Chand Minar
Tha Gang-at Hatti Houd
A tone mapped image of Daulatabad fort seen from its base
A tone mapped image of Chand Minar-surveillance tower of the fort
The beautiful Bharatmata mandir at the base of the fort
Inside Bharatmata Mandir
Group photo
Other tourists at the fort
Chand minar seen while we go up the fort..
My gang on the bridge leading up the fort
Reached the top of the fort-Baradari(King’s Palace)
Rear View
The brave squirrels of Daulatabad.They have absolutely no fear of Human beings.
These squirrels will come to you for food the moment you open your bags.
Looking beyond!
janardan swami samadhi at the top of fort
Daulatabad village seen from Baradari
Peregrine Falcon
Chand Minar again
Chameleon
Calotes

Ellora : We mostly spent time at Kailas temple and had a superficial look at jain vaces(cave numbers 31to 35 and one buddhist cave-cave 12).

Bibi-ka-Maqbara :sadly,i did not click at the maqbara thinking i’d do it in a better way the next time around.So,very few clicks from there.

Ajintha :We spent day 2 here.We had decided not to take a guide since we would be bound to him and have to follow him.But the moment we entered the first cave,it was clear that an informative guide is necessary to really be able to appreciate the works.So we hired one(after due bargaining,he charged rs.800 for 9 people).We covered the main 5 caves with the guide and later went around the remaining caves in free time.Cave 26 was fabulous.Due to the effect of lights installed inside,photos come out really well!

11 responses to “Daulatabad, Ellora, Ajintha, May2011”

  1. Chinmay Avatar
    Chinmay

    neha.. as usual.. these pics are awesome!

  2. Ojas Avatar
    Ojas

    Great pics Neha.. Good editing too… Keep it up..!

  3. Pallavi Avatar

    I must say, U had a ball!!! All these places never seem so beautiful to me before. U r improving 😛 😛 Awesommme photos!!:)

  4. wondersandwanders Avatar
    wondersandwanders

    Thanks all!!

  5. kulbhushan Avatar

    Peregrine falcon and calotes (not chameleon)….
    have fun before the bad world catches up 🙂

  6. wondersandwanders Avatar
    wondersandwanders

    Thanks for the ids!!

  7. Sameer M. Patel Avatar
    Sameer M. Patel

    In the images above, the bird for which you are looking for ID is Serpent Eagle I guess….

    -Sameer

    1. Sameer M. Patel Avatar
      Sameer M. Patel

      I loved most of the images that you had clicked. Didn’t read the story yet.

  8. pramod Avatar
    pramod

    best collection boss……………………

  9. Pallavi Washivale Avatar
    Pallavi Washivale

    Oye!! I can’t believe I missed reading this one. Starting fall in love with Aurangabad once again 😉 Share it with Jagtap, tell him itz not just a GAAV. 😛

    1. wondersandwanders Avatar
      wondersandwanders

      you didn’t miss it girl. There’s a comment made by you on June 2, 2011. Almost 3 years ago!! But I’m glad you commented! Looking at that post takes me back in time!

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