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Ellora Caves are an impressive complex of rock shrines, representing the three different faiths of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, that were excavated between the 5th to the 13th centuries CE. The complex is located in Maharashtra State, about 24km from Aurangabad.

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[edit] By Train

  • Aurangabad is the nearest railway station, and there are regular trains from Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Amritsar etc. There is an overnight train from Mumbai.

[edit] By Bus

  • Aurangabad is the nearest location for inter-state buses.

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  • There are numerous bus services running to Ellora from Aurangabad Central Bus Station, but the Maharashtra State Tourism Corporation (MTDC) Bus Service is most reliable. There is a luxury bus tour departing daily at 8AM from the MTDC office on Railway Station Road. In addition to Ellora, the tour also includes several famous sites in Aurangabad.
  • Taxis of all types are available from near the bus station. However, watch out for the unreasonable charges. One can visit the Famous Daulatabad Fort while on the way to Ellora.

[edit] See

  • The caves are open from sunrise to sunset (closed on Mondays).

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  • Hotel Kailash is a good, older hotel that is well equipped with different kind of food preparations and has an attached Beer Bar.

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  • Hotel Kailas [1] is the closest hotel to Ellora Caves and is a few meters from the entrance. The hotel offers cottages and standard rooms. A few of the cottages overlook the caves but are priced slightly higher than the normal cottages.
  • Alternatively, one can stay at Aurangabad and visit the caves on a day trip.

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