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“Ellora Caves” UNESCO.org
“Bibi Ka Maqbara - India's Mini Taj Mahal” Go World Travel Magazine
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Aurangabad
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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
Address: Ellora Aurangabad
India

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“Excellent heritage site of India”
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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

“The Ellora Caves Will Impress You”
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5 of 5 stars
brandita 40 contributions
Emmaus, PA
Nov 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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

“My favorite place in Maharahtra of India”
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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

“Monolithtempel / Shivatempel / Aus Basalt”
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5 of 5 stars
hoerni 431 contributions
Bad Friedrichshall
Mar 8, 2008
1/1 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