The cave temples and monastries at Ellora, excavated out of the vertical face of an escarpment are 26 kms north of Aurangabad. Extending in a linear arrangement, the 34 caves contain Buddhist Chaityas, or halls of worship, and Viharas, or monastries, Hindu and Jain temples. Spanning a period of about 600 years between the 5th and 11th century AD, the earliest escavations here is of the Dhumar Lena (Cave 29).
The most imposing excavation is, without doubt that of the magnificent Kailasa Temple (cave 16) which is the largest single monolithic structure in the world. Interestingly Ellora unlike the site of Ajanta was never rediscovered. Known as Verul in ancient times, it has continously attracted pilgrims through the centuries to the present day.
Ellora has been designated as a World Heritage Site, to be preserved as an artistic legacy that will continue to inspire and enrich the lives of generations to come.

Listing of Caves :
Buddhist Caves : Caves 1 to 12 at the Southern End.
5th Century to 7th Century AD.
Hindu Caves :
Caves 13 to 19 in the middle.
8th Century to 10th Century.
Jain Caves :
Caves 30 to 34 at the Northern End.
9th Century to 11th Century AD.