Avoid
Ellora Caves in May
Maharashtra, India
Extremely hot 40°C+. Avoid
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Extremely hot 40°C+. Avoid
Roads & Access
self drive: Any car fine. Easy highway drive.. road condition: Good road from Aurangabad. Well-maintained.. public transport: State buses and shared autos from Aurangabad.. from nearest city: Aurangabad — 30km (45min). On the way from Aurangabad to Daulatabad.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: ASI site security. Khuldabad Police Station (5km). nearest hospital: Khuldabad clinic (5km). Aurangabad (30km) for hospitals
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal at the site and nearby areas.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Kailasa Temple is visually stunning — kids amazed, Less walking than Ajanta, Well-maintained paths
Elevation
560m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Best time — cool weather ideal for exploring 34 caves |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Comfortable for the outdoor walk between caves |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Morning visits recommended |
| April | 2/5 | Hot 35°C+. Exposed path between caves. Tiring |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Extremely hot 40°C+. Avoid |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon — rain but caves provide shelter. Fewer crowds |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon. Green surroundings but rain disrupts the walk |
| August | 2/5 | Heavy rain. Slippery paths |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon ending. Pleasant. Green landscape |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — pleasant weather, green Deccan plateau |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Cool, comfortable. Peak season |
| December | 5/5 | Best conditions — cool weather, clear skies, Kailasa Temple at its most photogenic |
Practical Details
How to reach
Aurangabad — 30km (45min). On the way from Aurangabad to Daulatabad.. Roads: Good road from Aurangabad. Well-maintained.. Self-drive: Any car fine. Easy highway drive.. Public transport: State buses and shared autos from Aurangabad.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
560m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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