Aurangabad Trip Overview
The Ellora caves, locally known as ‘Verul Leni’ are located about 18 miles north northwest of Aurangabad. Ellora is one of the largest rock-hewn monastery-temple cave complexes in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is world famous for the largest single monolithic excavation in the world, the great Kailasa (Cave 16). Our half day tour will give you insight into the history and beauty of these amazing caves.
Highlights
• Statue of Lord Buddha
• The Great Kailasa – UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Channels near Cave 32 through which the volcanic lava once flowed
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Aurangabad, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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The Ellora caves, locally known as ‘Verul Leni’ are located about 18 miles north northwest of Aurangabad. Ellora is one of the largest rock-hewn monastery-temple cave complexes in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is world famous for the largest single monolithic excavation in the world, the great Kailasa (Cave 16). Our half day tour will give you insight into the history and beauty of these amazing caves.
Highlights
• Statue of Lord Buddha
• The Great Kailasa – UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Channels near Cave 32 through which the volcanic lava once flowed
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ellora Caves, Ellora Cave Rd Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts, Aurangabad 431005 India
You will be picked up from your hotel in Aurangabad by our driver in an air-conditioned vehicle and driven to Ellora Caves. Beyond its multi-storeyed entry is a cathedral-like stupa hall also known as chaitya-griha (prayer house). At the heart of this cave is a 15-foot statue of Buddha seated in a preaching pose. It was likely built around 650 AD. The most magnificent cave is the Kailashanatha Temple (Cave 16), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temple features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world. It is a chariot shaped monument which depicts Mount Kailasa (the sacred abode of Lord Shiva). The Kailasha temple excavation also presents the gods, goddesses and mythologies found in Vaishnavism, Shaktism and relief panels summarizing the two major Hindu Epics. You will also have a chance to view the channels near Cave 32 through which volcanic lava once flowed.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Aurangabad
Duration: 4 hours
