Ellora Caves & Kailasa Temple
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra · UNESCO World Heritage Site · ★ 4.9
34 rock-cut caves featuring Cave 16 (Kailasa Temple), the largest monolithic rock excavation in the world.
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Visitor information
- Timings
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)
- Entry fee (Indian)
- ₹40
- Entry fee (Foreigner)
- ₹600
- Best time to visit
- June to March
- Built
- 6th - 10th Century CE
- Dynasty / Builder
- Rashtrakuta Dynasty
Quick facts
- Kailasa temple was carved top-down from a single basalt rock hill.