Aurangabad:
It is 29 km. from Ellora. Having the privilege of being an ancient and oldest city, Aurangabad has its own attractions. Bibi-ka-Maqbara, the mausoleum was built by Moghal Emperor Aurangzeb's son in the memory of his beloved mother. The Aurangabad cave temples cut between 6th century and 8th century is also one of the attractions of this city.

Between Ajanta, Ellora and Aurangabad there are severral places of interest to be covered. The Daulatbad Fort, Ghrushneswar temple, Shivalya Thirtha and Sita's bathing place at Ellora, the hill station Maheshmal, Banni Begam Park, Aurangazeb's tomb, Parion ka Talaab (lake of angels), Paithan Gardens, Pithalkhora Caves, Lonar etc.

Hotel Kailas facing Ellora caves and Ghrushneswar temple is close to all these places of interest and is most centrally located to conveniently cover Ajanta, Ellora and Aurangabad.