How to Reach Ellora

The finest specimens of rock-cut caves in India, the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra India were carved into the sides of a basaltic hill, about 30 km from Aurangabad city. A World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO, Ellora is one of the most sought after historical destinations in Maharashtra. Before planning any Tour to Ellora, you must be well equipped with all relevant information on How to Reach Ellora.

Revered worldwide for their elaborate facades and exquisitely adorned interiors, the caves at Ellora are 34 in number. Built between the 5th and 10th centuries AD, these caves represent the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. There are a total of 12 Buddhist caves, 17 Hindu caves and 5 Jain caves in Ellora. The Chalukya and Rashtrakuta rulers of the 7th to 10th centuries were the main patrons of the cave temples of Ellora.

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How to Reach Ellora by Air : The nearest airport for reaching Ellora in Maharashtra is at Aurangabad, about 15 km from Ellora. The domestic airport at Aurangabad is well connected by direct flights to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Udaipur.

How to Reach Ellora by Rail : The nearest railway station on South Central Railway Line is at Aurangabad, about 30 km from Ellora.

How to Reach Ellora by Road : One of the major cities in Maharashtra, Aurangabad is well connected by roadways with most parts within the state as well as outside. In order to reach Ellora Caves from Aurangabad, tourists should hire a taxi from Aurangabad. Interstate buses ply regularly from Mumbai, Pune, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Shirdi, Nasik, Dhule, Indore, Bijapur, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad to Aurangabad.