PlanningTravel note
Start with the Kailasa temple
Kailasa Temple (Cave 16), Ellora Caves, Maharashtra
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Ellora's caves stretch along a long escarpment, and the Kailasa temple is the one everyone comes for. By late morning it's crowded and hot in the courtyard.
The lesson
See Kailasa first thing, then walk to the outer caves.
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