Ellora, India

Music & Arts Tour in Ellora

Ellora's creative pulse is felt in its streets — in the music drifting from open doors, the murals on unexpected walls, and the galleries tucked into neighborhoods that guidebooks overlook. Walking is the only way to find them.

A UNESCO site of 34 rock-cut caves spanning three religions — Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain — crowned by the Kailasa Temple, carved from a single mountain.

Top Music & Arts Tour Spots

•Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) — the world's largest monolithic structure, a Shiva temple carved top-down from a single cliff
•Cave 10 (Visvakarma) — a Buddhist chaitya hall with a two-story facade and a seated Buddha inside a vaulted hall
•Cave 32 (Indra Sabha) — a spectacular Jain cave with intricate carvings of Jain saints and elephants

Hidden Music & Arts Tour Gems

•Cave 12 (Tin Thal) — a three-story Buddhist monastery with carved figures, often rushed past by visitors heading to the Kailasa Temple
•Upper terrace of Kailasa — accessible via a path behind the temple, offering a bird's-eye view into the carved canyon

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to find live music in Ellora?+

roamee's music tour of Ellora takes you through the best live music venues, creative neighborhoods, and street art spots — with audio stories about the local arts scene.

What is the street art scene like in Ellora?+

roamee curates a walking route through Ellora's best street art and mural neighborhoods with narrated stories about the artists and their work.

Is Ellora good for music lovers?+

roamee creates a walking tour of Ellora's best music venues, creative quarters, and arts spots with audio narration about the local scene.

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