How to Reach Kailasa Temple
Kailasa Temple is Cave 16 at the Ellora Caves, near Verul, Maharashtra 431102. Most visits are staged through Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, still widely called Aurangabad.
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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.
Where the site sits
ASI places the Ellora complex roughly 30 km north-northwest of the city it calls Aurangabad; the same city is now also referred to as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The published address reference for the site is Ellora, Verul, Maharashtra 431102, India.
That city-versus-village distinction matters when booking transport: Verul/Ellora is the destination, while Sambhajinagar is the usual regional gateway with the wider range of services.
Choosing a way in
This guide does not publish unverified bus numbers, timetables, taxi fares or shuttle schedules. Whatever mode you choose, agree the outward and return route, the vehicle, waiting time and the meeting point in advance.
Opening the verified Google Maps link for Kailasa Temple opens Google’s separate service. Directions may not account for rock steps, closed paths or current conservation work, so treat the map as a starting point rather than a site plan.
- From the city: see the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar guide.
- By air: see the airport connection guide.
- By rail: see the railway station guide.
- By car or taxi: see the parking and drop-off guide.
One coordinate is not a meeting point
UNESCO’s 20.02639, 75.17917 is a reference point for the whole property, not a surveyed Cave 16 entrance. Agree on the actual gate and the route inside the complex before anyone waits for anyone else.
ASI describes the scarp as nearly 2 km long, so allow for internal walking as well as the drive.
Reviewed 9 November 2026. Distances, services and routes must be confirmed locally; no on-site travel survey is claimed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest city to Kailasa Temple?
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (also called Aurangabad) is the usual regional gateway; ASI places the complex roughly 30 km north-northwest of that city.
Is there a direct train or bus to the caves?
This guide does not publish unverified route numbers or timetables. Check current services locally and see the railway station and travel services pages.
Can I use the UNESCO coordinate as a meeting point?
No. It is a property reference point, not a verified entrance or ticket counter. Agree on the real gate in advance.
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.