Ellora Caves is also known as Verul (Maharashtra) it is a world-famous cave. In 1983 Ellora Caves was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The best part is that it has 3 different religious caves in one place showing the unity of Indian culture during that period also.
Caves Start from 1 to 12 It is Buddhist caves and Hindu caves start from 13 to 29. Jain Caves start from 30 to 35.
Well, Let me tell You in Ellora caves total of 100 caves but only 35 caves were completely open to the public.
How to reach Ellora caves?
The nearest city is Aurangabad (Now It is Sambhaji Nagar) Maharashtra. Aurangabad is capital of Marathwada region.
Aurangabad to Ellora caves distance is only 30 Km. This city has an airport, railway station, and Bus stand.
Aurangabad railways station to Ellora caves distance is just 35 km. From the Station you can take a public bus or take a taxi it is up to you.
From the Main stand, You can use a public bus to reach Ellora Caves or Take a Private Car.
Major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik. Mumbai is 350 km from Ellora Cave, Pune is 230 km and Nashik is 190 km.
How much time do you need at Ellora Caves?
You need to spend at least 3 to 4 hours to explore this amazing caves. Entry ticket for Indians is 40 Rupees per person (Price May Change).
Cave no 16 is a very famous cave which is a Hindu temple Kailash mandir.
This Kailash temple is the first temple in the world which has been cut the rock mountain from top to bottom and has been built this amazing temple.
You must explore all the caves from cave no 1 to 35. Now you have a question in mind Which day Ellora caves is closed well it is closed on Tuesday.
Which time is best to visit Ellora Caves?
From Sep to Jan is the best time to visit the cave. Well iam from sambhaji nagar city (Aurangabad).
I have visited these caves many times but recently I visited in sep month 2023. In Sep month views were amazing green mountains, a waterfall, and a very cool climate.
From my city it is just 30 km I always take my bike to visit the cave. In Ellora, it has very big area for parking bikes and cars.
Parking is 20 Rupees for bikes and cars. Now question in mind hotels near Ellora caves. You will find the best and most budget hotels in Aurangabad city only because it is the nearest city to caves you can find hotels according to your budget.
How do I explore Ellora caves?
I already told you recently I visited in Sep 2023. I reach caves on my bike. First I started exploring Cave No. 1 Which Buddhist a total of 12 caves which is a Buddhist cave.
In the Buddhist cave, you will see various meditative Positions of the lord Buddha statue, a meditation room, Stupas, a Buddhist Monestry, a stupa (Stupa also known as chaitya grah), and a Buddhist Prayer room.
All the Buddhist culture you will see in these caves. It took me 2 hours to explore the Buddhist cave properly.
It took so much time for me because I was making the video for YouTube. I have a YouTube channel named Vaibbhav vlogs. All the Videos I create are in the Marathi language.
After exploring Buddhist caves I visited Hindu temples which start from 13 to 29. From 13 to 29 most famous cave is Cave no 16 which is Kailash temple.
I am very impressed when I see this temple closely. This temple is very beautiful and amazing structures were built by people during that period.
This cave was built during the 5th century. Without any technology just using chani and hathoda they built these caves amazingly.
Jain Caves is only 5 caves from 30 to 35. But as I told you the total caves where 100 caves and just 35 caves are open for tourists.
Well, Aurangabad is a Historical City has a UNESCO world heritage site so read our article on places to visit in Aurangabad.
FAQ
Is shoes allowed in Ellora caves?
No, you have to remove the shoes when you enter Buddhist caves, Hindu caves, and Jain. When you explore outside you can use shoes.
Which city is closest to Ellora?
Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) is the closest city to Ellora it is just 30 km away.
