Ellora
India · State of Mah?r?shtraIN
Ancient cave temples in Maharashtra, India
The Ellora Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Aurangabad, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut cave complexes in the world, with artwork dating from AD 600–1000, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain caves. The complex is a leading example of Indian rock-cut architecture, and several are not strictly "caves" in that they have no roof. Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot-shaped monument dedicated to the god Shiva. The Kailash temple excavation also features sculptures depicting various Hindu deities as well as relief panels summarizing the two major Hindu epics.
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- 20.023, 75.163
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
Overview of Ellora
Ellora belongs to State of Mah?r?shtra, India and has the feel of a place. The local offer centres on culture and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Ellora
Culture in Ellora
(5)Looking for culture? Ellora has Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historical Sites, Monuments and Towers. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ellora.
Nature in Ellora
(1)On the nature side, Ellora offers Caves. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ellora. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Ellora
Museums, food and nightlife keep Ellora viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in State of Mah?r?shtra plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Kolkata on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ellora that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ellora known for?
- Travellers associate Ellora with culture and nature. It sits in State of Mah?r?shtra, India.
- What can you do in Ellora?
- Ellora is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historical Sites, Monuments and Towers, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Ellora?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Ellora viable all year.
- Where is Ellora located?
- Ellora belongs to State of Mah?r?shtra, India, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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