About Ellora
Rajkot to Ellora distnce : 786 km
Estimated travel time : 16 hours
Rajkot to Ellora is a popular route for tourism. Ellora caves, considered to be one of the finest examples of ancient rock-cut caves are located near Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra, India. Adorned with beautiful sculptures and paintings.
Ellora and Ellora caves are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are quite popular among travellers from all over the world. Ellora Caves, located around 99km north of Aurangabad are mostly Buddhist sites and were used as a retreat by Buddhist Monks. Ellora is justย 15 km west of Aurangabad and have a better mix of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist sites. These hand-carved caves were built and sponsored by the Indian rulers of those periods and are almost buried by thick forests all around. One of the most famous sites in the entire Ellora and Ellora Caves is the Kailash Temple, which is also the single largest monolithic structure in the world. These rock-cut caves containing carvings are some of the best examples of ancient Indian architecture and sculpture.
Taxi from Rajkot to Ellora is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Rajkot to Ellora by car is well connected via NH64, which is a very convenient and comfortable drive. Rajkot to Ellora distance is 786 Km and is 16 hours journey. Another route is through Songadh, Dhule which is almost same distance and takes almost same time. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are : Sarkhej - Sarkhej Roza or Dargah Hazrat Shaikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Bakhs
Surendranagar - - Dholidhaja Dam, Rotary Garden,
Wadhwan - - Rajmahal palace
Sayla - - Heritage, Experiential
Chotila - - Chamunda Mataji Temple, Jalaram Temple
Taranetar - - Trinetreshwar Mahadev Temple
Viramgam - - Harihar Mahadev temple, Munsar lake, Gangasar lake, Ambaji mandir
Nalsarovar - - Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, river
Wankaner - - Ranjit Vilas Palace, Shah Bava Dargah Sharif, Royal Oasis Hotel & Palace, Swaminarayan Temple, Macchu Dam
Ahmedabad - - India"s first World Heritage City by UNESCO
Nadiad - - Beautiful temples and churches
Anand - - Dakor temple, Navratri, Garba, Dandia
Vadodara - - Third largest city of Gujarat. Famous for Navratri festival.
Bharuch or Broach - - historical heritage at the mouth of river Narmada
Surat - - Diamond city of India
Bilimora - - a minor port and offers lovely sights by the river Ambika
Vansda - - Vansda National Park, Janki van
Saputara - - Sunset point, Saputara Lake, Step garden, Lake garden, Artist village, Museum
Manmad - - Gurudwara Gupatsar Sahib, Nageshwar Temple, Ankai Fort, Tankai Fort, Agastya Rishi temple, Waghdardi Dam, "Hadbi chi Shendi"
Daulatabad - - Daulatabad Fort, Devgiri
Bardoli - - Jalaram Mandir, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Sankri temple
Songadh - - Dense forest and bamboo production, Songadh fort, Ukai dam, Doswada dam
Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Jamalapada
Dhule - - This city has a lot of tourist attractions, some of them being Laling Fort,Santoshi Mata Temple etc.
Gautala - - Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary
Aurangabad - - tourism capital of Maharashtra. Base for Ajanta & Ellora