Ellora Caves
Ellora Caves Verul 431102, Verul, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Famous for: Kailasa temple rock-cut winter visitEvery day · 09:00 – 17:30
Getting there
219 km · Near Swargate MSRTC Bus Depot
Distances are approximate. Check local transport and road conditions before you travel.
Ellora's Kailasa Temple is a monolithic marvel — Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cave complexes comfortable to explore in cool winter afternoons.
🌟 What Makes It Special
- Cave 16 Kailasa monolithic temple
- 34 caves spanning three faiths
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga nearby
- Closer to Aurangabad than Ajanta
🕒 Visit Details
- LocationEllora Caves Verul 431102
- Distance from Swargate MSRTC Bus Depot219 km by road (approx.)
- Visiting hours09:00–17:30 closed Tuesday
- Best time to visitNov–Feb
- Ideal durationHalf to full day
- ASI entry fee
✔️ Tips for a Smooth Visit
- Hire guide for Kailasa sculpture stories
- Wear hat — open courtyards sunny
- Combine Daulatabad Fort same trip
- Bus from Aurangabad frequent
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FAQs about Ellora Caves
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- What is Ellora Caves famous for?
- Ellora Caves in Verul, Maharashtra is known for Kailasa temple rock-cut winter visit. Read visitor reviews and photos on Visiting Places Hub.
- Where is Ellora Caves located?
- Ellora Caves is located at Ellora Caves Verul 431102, Verul, Maharashtra. View the map and directions on https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/ellora-caves-verul.
- What are the opening hours for Ellora Caves?
- Ellora Caves is typically open Every day · 09:00 – 17:30. Hours may vary on holidays — confirm locally before visiting.
- How do I reach Ellora Caves?
- Ellora Caves is about 219 km from Swargate MSRTC Bus Depot. More travel tips are on the place page and the Verul city guide at https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/in/verul-maharashtra.
- What other places can I visit near Ellora Caves?
- Explore more places to visit in Verul, Maharashtra on our city guide: https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/in/verul-maharashtra.