Plan your trip · Ellora
1 perfect day in Ellora
Nearby sights each day, timed and walkable — with what to wear for the photos and where to eat every signature dish. Tap any stop for angles, hours & tips.
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Day 1
Ellora Caves & Kailasa Temple (Cave 16)
4 stops8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
~3 min
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Early morning, before the tour coaches, when the cliff is in soft shade; late afternoon, when low sun lights the west-facing cave fronts.
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Tue)
What to wear
a short walk
~3 min
Afternoon2:00 – 4:30 PM
Best light: Early morning, when the courtyard is quiet and in soft shade; late afternoon, when the low sun lights the west-facing front of the temple.
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Tue)
What to wear
1-day trip · ₹200 – ₹500