Bibi Ka Maqbara
Bibi Ka Maqbara is a Mughal-era monument in the city gateway of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), not part of the Ellora Caves property.
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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.
A different architectural tradition
Where Kailasa is excavated from living basalt, Bibi Ka Maqbara belongs to a built Mughal architectural tradition of planned gardens, domes and minarets. Comparing the two is a study in opposing construction logics.
It also sits in the city rather than at Verul, which makes it a different logistical decision from the other caves in this cluster.
Checks before visiting
This guide has not verified current opening hours, admission categories, conservation work or photography rules at the monument. Confirm them independently; the ASI Ellora Caves listing does not govern this site.
Because it is in the city, it is often considered on an arrival or departure day rather than as part of an Ellora cave route.
Reviewed 9 November 2026. No fee, timetable or distance is published as verified.
Fitting it into a trip
Keep the Ellora day focused on the sunrise-to-sunset window and the weekly Tuesday closure. A city monument can be a separate half-day; see the where-to-stay and from-Sambhajinagar pages for the regional logistics.
Practical facts
| Type | Mughal-era monumental tomb, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar |
|---|---|
| Relation to Ellora | Separate city destination; its own travel and admission checks |
| Architectural contrast | Built masonry and planned setting vs monolithic excavation at Cave 16 |
| Admission | Not covered by the ASI Ellora Caves listing; confirm locally |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bibi Ka Maqbara near the Ellora Caves?
It is in the city gateway, not at Verul. Treat it as a separate city stop with its own travel.
Does the Ellora ticket cover it?
No assumption of that is justified. Confirm its own admission arrangements.
Is it worth pairing with Kailasa Temple?
As an architectural contrast, yes, but with separate checks of time, travel and opening status.
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.