For 1500 years, Ellora has served as pilgrimage site for millions of visitors. At Ellora you will find the greatest concentration of sculpture and cave temple architecture ever created by man. This world famous ancient religious center was made in homage to Gods of three religions : Buddhism, the resurging Hinduism and the later Jainism, in an inflorescence of concentrated burgeoning forms, constructed by thousands of sculptors under the direction of priest and architect in the Centuries 6th to 10 the AD Carved out from the living rock, nestled within the mile long cresent shaped rock face, these magnificent works of art serve the visitor to India as the essential lesson regarding the great historical and cultural part of the country. It is site not to be missed, as it holds within it, the essence of Indian culture.
Reaching Ellora
By Air: Mainly from Mumbai and Delhi. Please contact Indian Airlines & Jet Airways for information from other places
Distance from Airport :- 40 km. / 25 miles
By Train: Get to Chalisgaon, Manmad or Aurangabad from Mumbai
Distance from Railway station/ Bus station: 30 km / 19 miles
By Bus: From Mumbai and Pune, many private and Government buses operate at various points and time
By Road:* Mumbai - Nasik - Niphad- Yeola-Vijapur- Ellora- Aurangabad
* Mumbai-Khandala-Poona-Ahmednagar-Aurangabad- Ellora
* Gujarat-Surat-Dhulia-Chalisgaon-Ellora
* Nasik-Shirdi- Ellora
* Jalgaon-Ajanta-Phulambri-Ellora
Why stay at Ellora and Hotel Kailas
* It attracts a heavy flow of tourists from all over the world, mostly Japanese, Americans, British, French, Germans and Italians.
* Hotel Kailas at Ellora is close to all the places of interest and most centrally located.
* We have independent cottages, facing the Ellora Caves and Ghrushneshwar(12th Jyothirlinga) temple, with allthe comforts including 24 hours hot water, Bar, Restaurant and Sports facilities.
* It is heavenly to live in Nature and to be away from city noise, pollution and the maddening crowd.
* It is economical and enjoyable, full of tranquility, in short, your home away.....