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Ellora Caves Heritage Tour

Explore the world-famous Kailasa Temple at Ellora Caves with comfortable private cab pickups from Shirdi, Mumbai, or Pune.

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Status

UNESCO World Heritage

Timings

6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Closed Tue)

Number of Caves

34 Major Rock-Cut Caves

Highlight

Cave 16 Kailasa Monolith

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Pickup: Shirdi
Destination: 🏛️ Ellora Caves & Kailasa Temple

Detailed History & Rock-Cut Marvel of Ellora Caves

Ellora Caves is an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site situated near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra. It stands as one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, carved out of the solid basaltic Charanandri Hills between 600 CE and 1000 CE.

The Monolithic Kailasa Temple (Cave 16): Excavated under Rashtrakuta King Krishna I (756–773 CE), Cave 16 is the world's largest single monolithic rock structure. Ancient master craftsmen carved top-down from a single solid cliff face, removing over 200,000 tons of rock. The temple complex features double-story gateways, life-sized elephant statues, a soaring multi-tier vimana, and dramatic relief panels depicting Ravana lifting Mount Kailasa.

Key Highlights & Must-See Caves at Ellora

1. Kailasa Temple (Cave 16)

The crowning glory of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture. Double-sized than the Parthenon in Athens, carved entirely out of a single rock cliff.

2. Buddhist Caves (1-12)

Features Cave 10 (Vishvakarma / Carpenter's Cave) with a cathedral-like vaulted roof and a 15-foot seated Buddha statue in teaching posture.

3. Hindu Caves (13-29)

Houses Rameshvara (Cave 21) and Dumar Lena (Cave 29), famous for giant relief sculptures of Nataraja, Ravana, and Goddess Parvati.

4. Jain Caves (30-34)

Features Indra Sabha (Cave 32) with detailed lotus carvings on ceilings and fine sculptures of Tirthankaras Mahavira and Parsvanatha.

Ellora Caves Visitor Information & Timings

Detail Information Remarks
Opening Hours 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM Open Sunrise to Sunset
Weekly Closed Day TUESDAY CLOSED Caves are closed for maintenance every Tuesday
Suggested Visit Duration 3 to 4 Hours Allows comfortable exploring of Kailasa Temple & major caves
Combo Excursions Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga (1 km) Also covers Daulatabad Fort & Bibi Ka Maqbara in same cab tour

Why Book Your Ellora Tour Cab With Us?

Sai Baba Cab Service offers 1-day sight-seeing cab tours from Shirdi to Ellora Caves & Grishneshwar (105 km). Our AC Sedans, Innovas, and Tempo Travellers ensure a relaxing trip with custom halt timings and expert drivers.

PLAN YOUR DAY

Suggested Tour Itinerary

Step 1: Morning Pickup & Scenic Drive

Our professional chauffeur picks you up from Shirdi, Mumbai, or Pune in a clean, fully air-conditioned vehicle.

Step 2: Guided Visit to Kailasa Temple & Ellora Caves

Explore Cave 16 (Kailasa Monolith), Buddhist Viharas, and intricate Jain caves with ample photo opportunities.

Step 3: Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga & Daulatabad Fort Sightseeing

Visit the adjacent Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga for sacred darshan and explore the historic hill fort of Daulatabad.

Step 4: Comfortable Doorstep Drop-Off

Relax on the smooth highway ride back to your hotel or residence with convenient refreshment stops.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ellora Caves Tour FAQs

What are the opening days and hours for Ellora Caves?

Ellora Caves are open from sunrise to sunset (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM) every day **except Tuesday**, when the complex remains closed for maintenance.

How long does it take to tour Ellora Caves?

A comprehensive tour of Cave 16 (Kailasa Temple) and key Hindu/Buddhist/Jain caves takes about 3 to 4 hours.

Is battery vehicle service available inside Ellora Caves for senior citizens?

Yes, eco-friendly golf carts and battery-operated carts are available inside the premises for senior citizens and persons with disability.

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