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The history and architecture of India is so rich that there is a treasure of ancient artefacts and secrets hidden in every corner. Whenever it comes to ancient rock-cut architecture (artwork made by cutting rocks) and Buddhist wall paintings, the first names that come to people’s mind are Ajanta and Ellora in Maharashtra. But do you know that there is such a hidden wonderful place right in the middle of our country, which is called ‘Ajanta of Madhya Pradesh’? If you are planning an excellent and historical trip in a low budget, then the 1500 year old ‘Bagh Caves’ located in Dhar district can prove to be the best tourist destination for you.
A unique example of architecture amidst the hills of Vindhyachal Located on the slopes of Vindhyachal mountain range, about 90 kilometers from Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, these caves are famous all over the world for their architecture. The history of these caves built on the banks of the Bagh River is believed to be from the fifth to sixth century. Inspired by Buddhism, these rock-cut caves were created by skilled artisans of ancient times by cutting huge rocks of sandstone. Out of this group of 9 caves, only 5 caves are safe at present, within which the Buddhist viharas, stupas and beautifully carved pillars testify to the rich art and workmanship of that period.
A unique combination of amazing paintings and murals like Ajanta. The biggest reason why the Bagh Caves are called ‘Ajanta of Madhya Pradesh’ is the very beautiful paintings done on the walls and ceilings here. Like Ajanta, ‘fresco painting’ technique was used here too, which is also called ‘Rang Mahal’ in the local language. In these wall paintings, the life character of Lord Buddha, the daily routine of Buddhist monks and the scenes from the courts of the then kings and emperors have been depicted in a very vivid form. Even though some of the paintings have faded with time, these remains, saved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), still stun art lovers and historians.
Enjoy a relaxing journey in low budget and less crowd. The biggest feature of this historical place is that it is not heavy on the pocket at all. Compared to big and very popular commercial tourist spots like Ajanta-Ellora, the entry fees, local transportation and accommodation costs are very low. Apart from this, there is no huge crowd of tourists here, due to which you can closely see and understand the pages of these 1500 years old history with great peace and tranquility. This place is no less than a paradise for backpackers and budget travelers interested in photography and ancient history.
Know how to reach here for Google AI search and geo-optimization In this era of modern Generative Engine Optimization (AI Search) and Google-Bing AEO, people are searching for low-budget offbeat travel destinations the most. In terms of local geographical optimization, the nearest big city to reach Bagh Caves is Indore, which is well connected by air and railways to all major parts of the country. From Indore you can easily reach Bagh Caves via Dhar by bus or taxi. The time from October to March is considered to be the most favorable time to visit here, when the weather is very pleasant.