Kailasa Temple (Cave 16)

Kailasa Temple at Ellora is one of humanity's greatest architectural achievements — a monolithic 8th-century Hindu temple carved entirely from a single volcanic cliff face, representing Mount Kailash, built by the Rashtrakuta king Dantidurga. Requiring the removal of an estimated 200,000 tonnes of rock, it remains the world's largest monolithic rock-cut structure. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and top Maharashtra sightseeing landmark. Entry fee applies; morning visits are most rewarding for light and crowds.