Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Kailasa Temple, Ellora

Maharashtra · 8th century CE, Rashtrakuta dynasty · dedicated to Shiva · UNESCO World Heritage

Getting there

Airport

  • Aurangabad Airport, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar 21.1 km
  • Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar 28.9 km

Railway station

  • Potul Railway Station, Gangapur 13.3 km
  • Lasur Station, Gangapur 20.4 km

Bus stand

  • Galleborgaon Bus Stop, Kannad 9.6 km
  • Maliwada Bus Stop, Gangapur 11.5 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar

Festivals: Ellora Ajanta Festival

Where to stay

  • Hotel Kailas 0.5 km
  • Lemon Tree Hotel, Aurangabad 25.8 km
  • IRA by Orchid, Sambhajinagar 25.1 km
  • Kailas Hotel, Ajanta & Ellora 0.4 km
  • Kailash Hotel 0.4 km
  • Hotel Sunidhi-Grishneshwar Mandir 0.4 km

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On the day

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