AURANGABAD, MAHARASHTRA
Aurangabad City in Maharashtra is a popular tourist hub of India and attracts visitors across the world. It was the capital of the Deccan region under the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb until 1763. The town is also known as "City of Gates" because of the 52 historical gates across the city. Aurangabad is a major producer of cotton and silk fabric and the fourth most populated region in Maharashtra. The place is well connected by road, rail, and air. Dunhuang, China is the sister city of Aurangabad.
Some of the popular visit places in Aurangabad include Bibi ka Maqbara, Ajanta and Ellora Caves etc. The best time to visit Aurangabad is between October and March.
Some of the popular visit places in Aurangabad include Bibi ka Maqbara, Ajanta and Ellora Caves etc. The best time to visit Aurangabad is between October and March.
1. Ajanta Caves:
Distance from City: 100 km
Time Spent: 3-4 hrs
Ticket charge: Rs 40 for Indian Citizens and Rs 500 for foreigner
Opening Time: 8 AM
Closing time: 5 PM
Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-visit place for all anthropology enthusiasts. The place attracts tourists from all corners of the world. It is a group of 30 Buddhist caves that date back to the 2nd century BCE. It is located at a distance of approximately 100 km from the Aurangabad railway station.
The paintings on the walls of caves represent rich Indian cultural heritage. The images in the paintings depict the tales of Jatakamala. The colorful paintings on the wall and impressive architecture leaves the visitors in awe. The cave finds mention in various accounts of ancient travelers. The sleeping buddha statue in cave number 28, the monastery in cave number 4 and chaitya hall in cave number 6 are some of the major tourist attractions at the site.
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Distance from City: 5.3 km
Time Spent:1 hrs
Ticket charge: Rs 25 for Indian Citizens and Rs 300 for foreigners
Opening Time: 8 AM
Closing time: 8 PM
Popularly known as the 'Mini Taj Mahal' or 'Taj of the Deccan' this monument has become the identity of the Aurangabad in recent times. It is a remarkable example of the Mughal architecture. The place was built by Azam Shah son of Aurangzeb in the memory of his mother Dilras Begum. The architect of the monument, Ataullah was the son of Ahmad Lahuri who designed the Taj Mahal hence one could find some striking resemblance to the Taj.
The monument is the symbol of a son's love for his mother. The main entrance has a series of fountains in a manner that is very similar in appearance to the Taj. At the time of construction River Kham flowing behind gave a breathtaking view from the backyard. The white marble dome is decorated with flower patterns adding beauty to the place.
The monument is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
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Distance from City: 30 km
Time Spent: 3 hrs
Ticket charge: Rs 35 for Indian Citizens and Rs 550 for foreigners
Opening Time: 6 AM
Closing time: 6 PM
Closed On:Tuesday
The Ellora caves are a group of 100 Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Caves out of which 34 are open for tourists. The place has been included in the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. The precisely rock-cut structure lies at a distance of about 30km from the main city of Aurangabad. Ellora caves were made by Rushtrakuta dynasity and the Yadav dynasity. The caves dates back to 600 CE and were used as the meditation center and a resting place for the travelers. Cave 16 is a major attraction for the tourist because of the world's largest single monolithic rock excavation- the Kailasha Temple. The Kailasha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the various sculptures and paintings on the walls depict Hindu deities. The Vishvakarma Cave (Cave No. 10) has a 15ft Buddha Statue and the fine rock-cut structure of the cave looks like wooden beam. Other important caves includes chota kailasha(cave 30),Dhumar Lena(Cave 29),Jagannatha Sabha(Cave 33). The Ellora caves are located in Shyadri hills and winters and monsoon are best time to visit this place.
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Distance from City: 30 km
Time Spent:2 hrs
Opening Time: 5:30 AM
Closing time: 9 PM
(3 AM to 11 PM during Shravan Month)
Note: Mobile Phones/Cameras are not allowed inside the campus.
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Maharashtra is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga in India. It is located near Ellora Caves(approx 1km) and at a distance of 30km from the main city of Aurangabad. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and finds its mention in the Shiva Purana. The 240X185 ft temple is constructed in the south Indian Architecture is one of the most sacred places of worship and attracts devotees across the country. Men can only enter the Garbhagriha bare-chested. Many attempts had been made to destroy the temple by the Mughals in the past. The temple was rebuilt in the 16th cen. however, the present-day structure was built by the Rani Ahalyabai-the queen of Indore.
Distance from City: 13 km
Time Spent: 1 hrs
Ticket charge: Rs 20 for Indian Citizens and Rs 250 for foreigners
Opening Time: 8 AM
Closing time: 7 PM
The Daulatabad Fort in Aurangabad was built by Bhilama V. who was the first king of the Yadav Dynasty. The fort lies in the midway between Aurangabad City and the Ellora Caves. The distance of Daulatabad Fort to Ellora Cave is 14 km. The top of the fort offers a beautiful view of the city. To reach the summit of the fort one needs to climb 750 stairs. A massive old cannon is placed at the apex of the fort as a reminder of the ancient glory of the place. The fort was considered highly secure and the architectural design provided strong resistance to the invading army. The fort also had a complex to keep the prisoners popularly known as the "chini mahal" because of the blue and white tiles also known locally as "chini mitti".The site is protected under the Archaeological Survey of India.
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Aurangabad pin code: 431001
Aurangabad Temperature: Avg Temp 17-33 °C
Jan-March: (5-15) °C
Apr-Sep: (22-35)°C
Oct-Dec: (5-16) °C
Aurangabad Airport: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport (IATA: IXU, ICAO: VAAU)
Aurangabad Railway Station: AWB
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Distance From Nearby Cities:
Aurangabad to Pune: 245 km
Aurangabad to Mumbai: 360 km
Aurangabad to Nanded: 255 km
Aurangabad to Shirdi: 125 km
Few other places to visit include Aurangabad caves, Panchakki, Gurudwara Bhai Daya Singh Ji, Siddharth Garden and Salim Ali Lake.
Opening Time: 8 AM
Closing time: 5 PM
Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-visit place for all anthropology enthusiasts. The place attracts tourists from all corners of the world. It is a group of 30 Buddhist caves that date back to the 2nd century BCE. It is located at a distance of approximately 100 km from the Aurangabad railway station.
The paintings on the walls of caves represent rich Indian cultural heritage. The images in the paintings depict the tales of Jatakamala. The colorful paintings on the wall and impressive architecture leaves the visitors in awe. The cave finds mention in various accounts of ancient travelers. The sleeping buddha statue in cave number 28, the monastery in cave number 4 and chaitya hall in cave number 6 are some of the major tourist attractions at the site.
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2.Tomb of Rabiadurani (Bibi Ka Maqbara)
Distance from City: 5.3 km
Time Spent:1 hrs
Ticket charge: Rs 25 for Indian Citizens and Rs 300 for foreigners
Opening Time: 8 AM
Closing time: 8 PM
Popularly known as the 'Mini Taj Mahal' or 'Taj of the Deccan' this monument has become the identity of the Aurangabad in recent times. It is a remarkable example of the Mughal architecture. The place was built by Azam Shah son of Aurangzeb in the memory of his mother Dilras Begum. The architect of the monument, Ataullah was the son of Ahmad Lahuri who designed the Taj Mahal hence one could find some striking resemblance to the Taj.
The monument is the symbol of a son's love for his mother. The main entrance has a series of fountains in a manner that is very similar in appearance to the Taj. At the time of construction River Kham flowing behind gave a breathtaking view from the backyard. The white marble dome is decorated with flower patterns adding beauty to the place.
The monument is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
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| Bibi ka maqbara Image |
3.Ellora Caves
Distance from City: 30 km
Time Spent: 3 hrs
Ticket charge: Rs 35 for Indian Citizens and Rs 550 for foreigners
Opening Time: 6 AM
Closing time: 6 PM
Closed On:Tuesday
The Ellora caves are a group of 100 Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Caves out of which 34 are open for tourists. The place has been included in the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. The precisely rock-cut structure lies at a distance of about 30km from the main city of Aurangabad. Ellora caves were made by Rushtrakuta dynasity and the Yadav dynasity. The caves dates back to 600 CE and were used as the meditation center and a resting place for the travelers. Cave 16 is a major attraction for the tourist because of the world's largest single monolithic rock excavation- the Kailasha Temple. The Kailasha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the various sculptures and paintings on the walls depict Hindu deities. The Vishvakarma Cave (Cave No. 10) has a 15ft Buddha Statue and the fine rock-cut structure of the cave looks like wooden beam. Other important caves includes chota kailasha(cave 30),Dhumar Lena(Cave 29),Jagannatha Sabha(Cave 33). The Ellora caves are located in Shyadri hills and winters and monsoon are best time to visit this place.
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| Ellora Caves Image |
4. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
Distance from City: 30 km
Time Spent:2 hrs
Opening Time: 5:30 AM
Closing time: 9 PM
(3 AM to 11 PM during Shravan Month)
Note: Mobile Phones/Cameras are not allowed inside the campus.
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Maharashtra is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga in India. It is located near Ellora Caves(approx 1km) and at a distance of 30km from the main city of Aurangabad. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and finds its mention in the Shiva Purana. The 240X185 ft temple is constructed in the south Indian Architecture is one of the most sacred places of worship and attracts devotees across the country. Men can only enter the Garbhagriha bare-chested. Many attempts had been made to destroy the temple by the Mughals in the past. The temple was rebuilt in the 16th cen. however, the present-day structure was built by the Rani Ahalyabai-the queen of Indore.
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5. Fort of Daulatabad
Distance from City: 13 km
Time Spent: 1 hrs
Ticket charge: Rs 20 for Indian Citizens and Rs 250 for foreigners
Opening Time: 8 AM
Closing time: 7 PM
The Daulatabad Fort in Aurangabad was built by Bhilama V. who was the first king of the Yadav Dynasty. The fort lies in the midway between Aurangabad City and the Ellora Caves. The distance of Daulatabad Fort to Ellora Cave is 14 km. The top of the fort offers a beautiful view of the city. To reach the summit of the fort one needs to climb 750 stairs. A massive old cannon is placed at the apex of the fort as a reminder of the ancient glory of the place. The fort was considered highly secure and the architectural design provided strong resistance to the invading army. The fort also had a complex to keep the prisoners popularly known as the "chini mahal" because of the blue and white tiles also known locally as "chini mitti".The site is protected under the Archaeological Survey of India.
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| Daulatabad Fort Image |
Aurangabad Hotels: There are many affordable hotels available in the city from 300 onwards
Aurangabad Oyo rooms: http://raboninco.com/9dLt
Aurangabad pin code: 431001
Aurangabad Temperature: Avg Temp 17-33 °C
Jan-March: (5-15) °C
Apr-Sep: (22-35)°C
Oct-Dec: (5-16) °C
Aurangabad Airport: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport (IATA: IXU, ICAO: VAAU)
Aurangabad Railway Station: AWB
Aurangabad on Map: http://raboninco.com/9dYM
Distance From Nearby Cities:
Aurangabad to Pune: 245 km
Aurangabad to Mumbai: 360 km
Aurangabad to Nanded: 255 km
Aurangabad to Shirdi: 125 km
Few other places to visit include Aurangabad caves, Panchakki, Gurudwara Bhai Daya Singh Ji, Siddharth Garden and Salim Ali Lake.
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