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Ellora Caves

Where Three Faiths Meet in Stone

3 daysIdeal stay₹600From / night4.7 ★61k reviewsOctober – MarchBest windowAurangabadNearest rail · 30 km

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.

Pairs well with

Ajanta Caves· 2h away

Shirdi· 2h away

Nashik· 3h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

J F M A M J J A S O N D

GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 89

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon — cooler temperatures, fewer crowds. Carry rain gear; some outdoor sites may be slippery. (high crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Aurangabad 30km · Aurangabad Airport 25km

Nearest transport

Aurangabad30 km

Aurangabad Airport25 km

Stay options

budget₹600/night

mid₹1,800/night

luxury₹5,000/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Aurangabad → Ellora Caves

bus · 45m

₹60

approx.

Aurangabad → Ellora Caves

cab · 40m

₹600