Ellora Caves

Ellora Caves are an impressive complex of rock shrines that represent the three faiths of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism and were created between the 5th and the 13th centuries CE.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Kailasanath Temple and Ghrishneshwar Temple.

Hindu temple
The Kailasha or Kailasha-natha temple is the largest… is situated 190 metres east of Ellora Caves.

Hindu temple
Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga, also known as Grishneswhar… is situated 1 km west of Ellora Caves.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Khuldabad.

Photo: Lala Deen Dayal, Public domain.
is a town 27 km north-west of .

Ellora Caves

Latitude
20.02339° or 20° 1′ 24″ north
Longitude
75.17757° or 75° 10′ 39″ east
Elevation
624 metres (2,047 feet)
Open location code
7JGQ25FH+92
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Talāv Vādi and Kacheri.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Dargah Hazrat Zar Zari Baksh Dulha and Banu Begum Mogul Garden.

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