Location: near Karauli, eastern Rajasthan, on the Kalisil river
Distance from Agra: approx. 165–175 km
Drive time: 3.5–4 hours via Fatehpur Sikri, Bharatpur bypass & Hindaun
Peak season: Chaitra Navratri (Kaila Devi Fair) & Sharad Navratri
Trip type: same-day round trip, or a relaxed 2-day version with a night halt
Kaila Devi Temple is one of the most revered Shakti temples in this part of Rajasthan, drawing lakhs of devotees, especially during the annual Kaila Devi Fair. For pilgrims travelling from Agra, the journey is longer than the Braj temples but very doable in a day — or as a more relaxed two-day trip if you're travelling with elderly family members.
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Kaila Devi Temple stands on the banks of the Kalisil river, about 23 km from Karauli town in eastern Rajasthan — approximately 165–175 km from Agra. By private taxi, the route runs via Fatehpur Sikri, the Bharatpur bypass, and Hindaun, taking about 3.5 to 4 hours each way. Most of the route is decent highway; the final stretch into the temple town is where an experienced local driver makes a real difference.
The famous Kaila Devi Fair takes place during Chaitra Navratri, usually falling in March–April. The temple is also very busy during Sharad Navratri (September–October). During these windows, roads near the temple are diverted and the walk from parking to the temple gets considerably longer. If you're travelling during either Navratri, book your cab at least 3–5 days in advance, take the earliest possible start, and carry water.
Don't be confused by the spelling variations — Kaila Devi, Kailadevi, and Kela Devi Mata Mandir all refer to the same temple, and Karauli is also commonly written as Karoli. Whichever spelling you searched to find this guide, you're in the right place.
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | Pickup from your Agra hotel or home |
| 7:00 AM | Tea/breakfast break near Hindaun |
| 9:00 AM | Arrive Kaila Devi Temple; driver parks at the closest permitted point |
| 9:00–11:30 AM | Darshan of Kaila Devi Mata; time at the Kalisil ghat if you wish |
| 12:00 PM | Optional stop at Madan Mohan Ji Temple, Karauli town |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch in Karauli or on the highway |
| 7:00–8:00 PM | Drop back at your Agra address |
Travelling with elderly parents? Ask about the 2-day version with a night halt in Karauli — it turns the same yatra into a genuinely relaxed trip.
Kaila Devi pairs naturally with Mehandipur Balaji Temple into a full-day, two-temple Rajasthan circuit — see our Mehandipur Balaji travel guide or the combined tour package for the planned route and fare.
Kaila Devi Temple is approximately 165–175 km from Agra — about 3.5 to 4 hours by private taxi via Fatehpur Sikri, the Bharatpur bypass, and Hindaun. The temple itself is around 23 km from Karauli town.
The famous Kaila Devi Fair falls during Chaitra Navratri, usually in March–April, and the temple is also very busy during Sharad Navratri (September–October). For those dates, book several days ahead and expect road diversions near the temple.
Yes — you may see Karauli written as Karoli, and Kaila Devi written as Kailadevi or Kela Devi Mata Mandir. All refer to the same town and temple near the Kalisil river.
Yes. With a 5:00 AM pickup you reach the temple by around 9:00 AM, get unhurried darshan plus an optional stop at Karauli's Madan Mohan Ji Temple, and are back in Agra by 7:00–8:00 PM.
Many families do — the two temples combine into a full-day Rajasthan darshan circuit of roughly 350–380 km, about 12–13 hours door to door. A relaxed 2-day version with a night halt in Karauli is also available for those who prefer a slower pace.
Fixed fare in writing · Driver details before pickup · Waiting included
