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MTDC Ajanta Restaurant
Ajanta T-Junction, Ajanta
The state-tourism restaurant near the caves for Maharashtrian thalis and Indian meals.
Area
Ajanta T-Junction
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
₹150–400
Opening hours
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
About
What is MTDC Ajanta Restaurant famous for?
Maharashtrian thalis at the state-tourism restaurant near the Ajanta caves.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at MTDC Ajanta Restaurant
Veg & non-veg · ₹150–400
Good to know
Is MTDC Ajanta Restaurant good for families?
Yes — MTDC Ajanta Restaurant is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is open 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
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Photo spots near MTDC Ajanta Restaurant
Shoot nearby, then eat at MTDC Ajanta Restaurant.
Ajanta Caves
190 m · ~2 min walkBest photo · Early morning, right after opening, before the tour buses fill the terrace; mid-afternoon for the whole cliff in even light from the viewpoint.
Best combo: Photos here, then maharashtrian thali at MTDC Ajanta Restaurant.
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Cave 26 (Reclining Buddha)
114 m · ~1 min walkBest photo · Morning, when daylight through the door and the arched window lights the stupa; later in the day the hall fills with visitors.
Best combo: Photos here, then maharashtrian thali at MTDC Ajanta Restaurant.
See photo spotAjanta Viewpoint
238 m · ~3 min walkBest photo · Afternoon, when the sun is behind you and lights the whole cave cliff; the weeks just after the monsoon for green slopes and water in the river.
Best combo: Photos here, then maharashtrian thali at MTDC Ajanta Restaurant.
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MTDC Ajanta Restaurant, in one look
The state-tourism restaurant near the caves for Maharashtrian thalis and Indian meals. The menu runs both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. This is a mid-range table - figure ₹150–400.
🍽️ What to order
A thali is the full local plate - a ring of small bowls over one tray of rice and bread, and the fastest way to taste the whole kitchen in one order.
🕐 Hours and timing
The posted hours run 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
📍 Where it is
MTDC Ajanta Restaurant is in Ajanta T-Junction, Ajanta - Maharashtra. It is a stop you plan around, not a destination you stumble on.
✅ The short version
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
MTDC Ajanta Restaurant — FAQ
What is MTDC Ajanta Restaurant famous for?
The state-tourism restaurant near the caves for Maharashtrian thalis and Indian meals.
What are the must-try dishes at MTDC Ajanta Restaurant?
Don't miss Maharashtrian Thali and Vada Pav.
Is MTDC Ajanta Restaurant good for families?
Yes — MTDC Ajanta Restaurant is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
What are MTDC Ajanta Restaurant's opening hours?
MTDC Ajanta Restaurant is open 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is MTDC Ajanta Restaurant located?
MTDC Ajanta Restaurant is in Ajanta T-Junction, Ajanta.