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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Trip at a glance

Days
1 day
Best season
❄️ Winter
Total stops
~4
Food & drink
₹200 – ₹500
The Ellora guide

Day 1

Ellora Caves & Kailasa Temple (Cave 16)

4 stops8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  1. ~3 min

    Ellora Caves — photo

    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)

  2. a short walk

  3. ~3 min

    Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) — photo

    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)

1-day trip · ₹200 – ₹500