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Ellora Caves


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Aurangabad
Traveler Description: Spectacular rock cut caves and elaborate sculptures of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faiths are over 10 centuries old.
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Cavern/cave, Tourist/visitor center
Address: Ellora Aurangabad
India

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Amazing!
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5 of 5 stars
BubblesPreston   184 contributions
Manchester, United Kingdom
Nov 9, 2009

What move can I say than amazing. I've seen a lot of things but this is defiantly up there. Can not believe its not better known. There are 30 odd caves all dedicated to various religions (Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism) built between the 5th and 10th century. Cave 16 dedicated to Shiva (Hindu) is be far the most impressive (not... more

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5 of 5 stars
SowmyaHaran   6 contributions
Bangalore
Oct 26, 2009

The Ellora caves are the most beautiful of rock cut architecture and sculpture in this part of the world. The depict the coming together of 3 religions - budhism, jainism and hinduism, carrying surprisingly similar stories. Ofcourse the best and the most beautiful is the Kailash temple. A new visitors centre and interpretation centre is being developed. But this will... more

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4 of 5 stars
AmolPune   31 contributions
Pune
Oct 26, 2009

This is an excellent place to visit. One should visit ellora caves when visiting India - Aurangabad. The only care to be taken is of transportation. If you hire a car from Aurangabad you can cover 2 destinations in a single day - Ajanta caves & ellora caves. Besided caves you can also have fresh fruits & other ayurvedic products... more

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5 of 5 stars
PuneetDhar   13 contributions
Cochin
May 1, 2009

Spectacular series of Budhist, Hindu and Jain rock cut and cave temples.from 4th to 11th century Unbelievable and unspoilt (largely) sculptures. The prettiest is undoubtedly the Kailashnath Temple and it is mind boggling to wonder how a complete Hill was cut vertically to create this marvel. A must see ina lifetime. Easier access than to Ajanta cave paintings from Aurangabad.... more

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5 of 5 stars
brandita   40 contributions
Emmaus, PA
Nov 5, 2008
1
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The Ellora Caves were the reason I came to Aurangabad and I was not disappointed. They are very impressive. The site consists of 34 caves of three different categories. There are the Buddhist Caves, the Hindu Caves, and the Jain Caves. The caves are artificial caves carved out of solid rock and adorned with various religious depictions. The three types... more

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5 of 5 stars
CHOUDARY   1 contribution
HYDERABAD
Nov 5, 2008

I have been to Ellora with my family members . It was simply superb .So many rock cut caves astonished us. Many tourists from foreign countries are making trips to ellora. Specially the Lord Shiva temple cut in single rock is magnificiant.we felt lot of thrill while we are entering into the caves. Tourist guides are also available to explain... more

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5 of 5 stars
出張やら観光やら   7 contributions
東京
Oct 2, 2009

時間がない人は16窟だけを見ればよい。これはヒンドゥーの石窟寺院であるが、他の石窟寺院と比べて特に素晴らしい。オーランガ... more

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5 of 5 stars
maricobabylon   280 contributions
神奈川
Sep 16, 2009

ヒンドゥー、ジャイナ、仏教の石窟がドーンとあります。 たくさんあるので、何日もかけて巡ります。 それぞれいろいろで、... more

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5 of 5 stars
kojikojijou   32 contributions
神奈川
Aug 6, 2009

アジャンターと並びぜひ訪れたい場所の一つです。タクシーを1日借り上げると、ここと市内観光(ビービーカーマクバラーなど数か... more

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5 of 5 stars
hoerni   432 contributions
Bad Friedrichshall
Mar 8, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Der tempel ist aufregend....Die Thugs ( Täuscher ) fanden hier Unterschlupf ( Kalianhänger ),haben im Laufe von Jahrhunderten 2 Millionen... more

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Ellora, Aurangabad, India