Ellora Caves
Maharashtra · Marathwada · 560m
UNESCO site with the monolithic Kailasa temple — carved top-down from a single basalt cliff
Why Special
Ellora is unique in world architecture — 34 caves spanning Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain traditions carved between the 6th and 11th centuries. Cave 16 (Kailasa Temple) is the crown jewel: an entire Shiva temple carved TOP-DOWN from a single basalt cliff, removing an estimated 200,000 tonnes of rock. It represents Mount Kailash and took over 100 years to complete.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Good signal at the site and nearby areas.
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Khuldabad clinic (5km). Aurangabad (30km) for hospitals (30 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: ASI site security. Khuldabad Police Station (5km)
Getting There
Aurangabad — 30km (45min). On the way from Aurangabad to Daulatabad.
Roads: Good road from Aurangabad. Well-maintained.
Public transport: State buses and shared autos from Aurangabad.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Khuldabad (5km). Aurangabad (30km) has many
Stay: ₹0/night
Helpline: 100
Daily Budget Reality
Budget
₹440Mid-range
₹1,440Luxury
₹3,040💡 Day trip from Aurangabad (30km). Entry ₹40 (Indians), ₹600 (foreigners). Guide essential.
Crowd Intelligence
⚠ Avoid weekends — crowded with day-trippers
Best days: Wed-Fri
CLOSED TUESDAYS. Weekends can be crowded. Start early morning to beat the heat.
Food & Dining
Cuisine: Basic cafeteria food at the site. MTDC restaurant nearby.
Eat in Aurangabad. The restaurants at the gate are passable for quick meals.
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