Kailasa Temple Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions visitors most often ask, with clear pointers to the pages that go into detail and to the authorities that hold current information.
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Independent guide · Page reviewed 9 November 2026 · ASI listing consulted 2026-10-29
Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) is one monument within the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves. Prices, opening status and routes are dated listings to re-check, not live confirmations.
Identity and location
Kailasa Temple is Cave 16 of the Ellora Caves near Verul, Maharashtra. It is a monolithic rock-cut temple dedicated to Shiva, attributed by ASI to the Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna I. The 1983 UNESCO inscription covers the Ellora property, not a separate listing for Cave 16.
The published address reference is Ellora, Verul, Maharashtra 431102, India. UNESCO’s 20.02639, 75.17917 is a property reference point, not a ticket counter or surveyed entrance.
Admission and timing
ASI lists sunrise-to-sunset visiting and a weekly Tuesday closure, with category-based admission for the Ellora Caves and free entry for children below 15. Confirm current rates, eligibility and temporary closures in the official ticket system.
For deeper detail see the tickets, opening hours and visitor guide pages. This guide does not sell tickets and does not monitor live gate status.
Access, conduct and current conditions
No full accessibility inspection is claimed here; ask ASI about routes, gradients and assistance. Confirm photography, tripod and drone rules with ASI as well. Respect worshippers, stay out of closed areas and never touch carvings.
Google Maps review figures shown on this site are a dated manual snapshot of a third-party listing, not reviews collected here. Rights remain with the original authors and Google.
Reviewed 9 November 2026 against the ASI listing consulted 29 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which cave is Kailasa Temple?
Cave 16 of the Ellora Caves. The UNESCO World Heritage inscription covers the whole ensemble.
What does it cost to enter?
ASI lists category-based Ellora Caves admission, with free entry for children below 15. Check current amounts in the official ticket service.
Is the site open every day?
ASI lists a weekly Tuesday closure and sunrise-to-sunset visiting. Temporary restrictions can override that listing.
Can I trust the Google Maps rating shown here?
It is a dated manual snapshot of a third-party listing, not site-collected or automatically updated. Open the original listing for current figures.
Sources and review limits
Page reviewed 9 November 2026. The ASI Ellora Caves page was consulted 2026-10-29; that review is not an on-site inspection, and no clear page-update date was visible on the ASI listing. A Google Maps snapshot or a UNESCO property coordinate is not a verified entrance, ticket counter or accessibility survey.
- Archaeological Survey of India: Ellora Caves — identity, historical attribution, listed opening hours and admission categories.
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Ellora Caves — the 1983 inscription, the ensemble and its artistic significance.
- ASI official ticket service — check the actual visit date, eligibility and current charge.
- Google Maps: Kailasa Temple — dated manual snapshot, not site-collected reviews.
No business name, price, timetable, distance, star rating or review score is published here without verification. Temporary closures, conservation work and special orders may override any general listing.