Ellora Caves: A marvel of rock-cut architecture and ancient artistry. Explore the historic treasures of Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
There are more than 100 caves in the site. Out of them, 34 have been opened for the general public to see. 12 caves are of Buddhist origin, 17 ones happen to be Hindu in their features and paintings and 5 are Jain.
You can plan a visit to the site any day of the week except Tuesdays, when they site is closed for the visitors. The caves are open for the tourist from morning 6 to evening 6.
It is located about 18 miles north west of Aurangabad and also 190 miles east north east of the commercial city of Mumbai.
The Ellora Caves construction occurred over several centuries, with the earliest caves dating back to the 6th century CE and the latest ones completed by the 10th century CE.
Let's dive into discovering the location of Ellora and the various routes one can take to reach this enchanting place.
The winter season is considered to be the best to visit Ellora caves. Temperature falls till 10 degree and it is comfortable visiting the caves during this time.