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A UNESCO World Heritage Site with 34 cave temples representing Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain faiths. The Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) is a masterpiece carved from a single rock.
Must-see highlights
Kailasa Temple monolith (Cave 16)
Ramesvara Cave (Cave 21) sculptures
Cave 32 Jain shrine
Cave 10 Vishvakarma Buddhist chaitya
Indra Sabha Jain cave
Dashavatara Cave panels
Dhumar Lena cave
Cave 29 Dumar Lena Hindu
Chota Kailash
34 caves total circuit
Ghrishneshwar Temple (Jyotirlinga) nearby
Ellora Museum
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Aurangabad 30km · Aurangabad Airport 25km
Nearby attractions
Ajanta CavesBibi Ka MaqbaraDaulatabad FortAurangabad Caves
How to get here
Aurangabad → Ellora Caves
bus · 45m
₹60
approx.
Aurangabad → Ellora Caves
cab · 40m
₹600
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Aurangabad30 km
Aurangabad Airport25 km
Stay Options
budget₹600/night
mid₹1,800/night
luxury₹5,000/night
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