Where is Ellora?

Ellora Caves are in Maharashtra state located in western part of India. Aurangabad in Maharashtra is the nearest major city for Ellora.

Location of Ajanta and Ellora Caves with approximate distances.

Aurangabad is about 400km (250miles) in a tentative northeast direction of Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay). Ellora is another 30km (19 miles) north of Aurangabad.

Location of Ellora Caves in Maharastra

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Ajanta Cave 19

This cave belongs to the later Mahayana period, is believed…

Ajanta Locaton Map

Ajanta Locaton Map

Geology of Ellora

One aspect a typical visitor overlooks (and the guides may…

Preparing yourself for Ellora Caves

Ajanta & Ellora are a lot larger and overwhelming than…