If you want to travel back in time to experience the ancient legacy of India, then you should travel to Ellora. Designated as a World Heritage Site Ellora preserves cave temples as a historical and artistic legacy. Unlike the site of Ajanta, Ellora was never 'rediscovered'. Known as Verul in ancient times, it has continuously attracted pilgrims through the centuries to the present day.

The Ellora caves, dating back to the period between 350 AD and 700 AD are carved into the sides of a hill 30 kilometers from Aurangabad. The finest specimens of cave-temple architecture, the Ellora caves represent the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, thus gaining the status of spiritual tourist attractions in India and Maharashtra in particular. The most magnificent of these cave temples is the Kailasa Temple, the world's largest monolithic structure.

Excursions can be made to Aurangabad, which is as famous for its medieval monuments as for its proximity to the famous world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora. Aurangabad is famous for shopping where one can alight or stopover to buy Himroo shawls, Paithani sarees or fabric like Mashru and Kimkhab. Also available are a wide display of jewellery made of semiprecious stones and decorative pieces. Aurangabad is the convenient base for tourists heading for the historic Ajanta -Ellora caves. Hotels in Aurangabad offer the tourists the best facilities along with the feel of a historic city. There is a range of accommodation available from luxury hotels to the budget hotels. There are also star hotels very near the Ellora caves offering excellent view of the landscape from the rooms.

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