Lying along the bank of the Kham River in the state of Maharashtra, Aurangabad is a historical city which is often referred to as the "gateway to the World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora". Named after the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, the city is a potpourri of historical monuments and religious artefacts.
Largely being a historical city, Aurangabad invites hundreds of thousands of tourists each year from all parts of the globe. Apart from historical sites and religious places, it has many lush green gardens that make it a perfect setting for a family outing or picnic.
Major tourist attractions here include Aurangabad Caves, which date back to 2nd - 3rd century and depict the flourishing Buddhist settlement of the erstwhile period. Ajanta Caves are a World Heritage site that further adds to the mythical tales of Buddhism during 200 BC to 650 AD. Ellora caves, which are located just 30 kilometres Northwest of Aurangabad, are also a "World Heritage Site" for their stonework that are devoted to Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism.
Other popular tourist attractions in Aurangabad include Bibi Ka Maqbara, Panchakki, Jama Masjid, Chauk Masjid and Lal Masjid. The city has three museums also, which showcase art legacy of the historical times, namely Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum, Sunheri Mahal Museum and University Museum.
Aurangabad airport is located just 10 kms east of the town, and offers regular flights to cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur.
By Rail
It’s is well connected to Mumbai and other cities by trains with daily services.
By Bus
Numerous luxury and state-run bus services operate between Mumbai and Aurangabad ( Ajanta/Ellora Caves).
Ajanta Caves
The Ajanta Caves are among the world’s greatest monuments recognized by the UNESCO. Located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra – some 55 kms from Jalgaon and about 105 kms from Aurangabad – these caves are a zenith of art, painting and architecture of the ancient India. Dating back from the 2nd century BCE, the caves are 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments including paintings and sculptures.
Ajanta caves are considered ...Ellora Caves
The Ellora Caves are a World Heritage Site and rank among the most visited sites in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. The Caves are a stunning complex of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist temples from 6th to 10th centuries AD. The complex has 34 caves in all and among those, 17 are Hindu caves, 12 are Buddhist caves and the rest, 5, are Jain caves.
A visit to the Ellora Caves gives tourists an opportunity to understand ancient India an...Bibi ka Maqbara
To believe that there are two Taj Mahals in India might surprise many but to some extent, this is true. There is a replica of the Taj at Aurangabad, Maharashtra, fondly called as the “Taj of the Deccan”. While the famed Taj at Agra was a zenith of commemoration of true love a prince for her princess, the replica is made by a son for his mother!
The Bibi ka Maqbara was constructed by Prince Azam Shah - son Mughal Emp...Bani Begum Garden
The city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra has some really beautiful places belonging to the times of Mughal Empire. The Bani Begum Garden is one such place, located some 24 away from the main city which attracts visitors for its astonishing beauty on the back of lush green ambiance, fountains, fluted pillars and gigantic massive domes. This lush green garden derives its name from the Aurangzeb's son's wife -- Bani Begum.
More so, the Bani Begum Gard...Sunheri Mahal
At some 6 km from the main city of Aurangabad, Maharashtra, is located SunheriMahal - a 16th century palace and a top attraction in the city. At the foothill of the Aurangabad Caves, this historical palace was built by a Bandalkand built between 1651 AD and 1653. The palace had once paintings painted in gold (sunehra) and this is how it got its name from.
SunheriMahal is a huge two-storied building constructed in the typical Rajput style. ...Aurangabad Caves
Aurangabad – a sightseer’s delight was founded in the year 1610 and was named after the Mughal King Aurangzeb. The city is situated 400kms from Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra. It is a famous tourist destination both from scenic as well as historical point of view. The Aurangabad caves are one of the most ancient Buddhist caves in the world and is a protected site under The Archaeological Survey of India.
Aurangabad caves are one...Grishneshwar Temple
At some 11 km from Daulatabad, near Aurangabad in Maharashtra is located the Grishneshwar Temple – a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also known as Ghushmeshwar, it’s one of the 12 jyotirlingas(the sacred abodes of Shiva) found all over the country. Its closeness to the world-renowned Ellora Caves means even tourists with historical bent of mind visit it quite often along with those looking to find spiritual solace.
Grish...Daulatabad Fort
Daulatabad Fort is a magnificent 12th century structure that stands proudly on a hill about 16 km northwest of Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Built by Raja Bhillamraj, the fort passed through the hands of several Deccan dynasties in its course of existence but it’s still intact. It’s the Sultan of Delhi, MuhamadTuglaq, who gave the city its name ‘Daulatabad’ (city of fortune) and since then, the fort got its name.
A rock-...Khuldabad
Khuldabad is a historical city in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Earlier, it was referred to as "Rauzaa" meaning garden of paradise and today, it’s also fondly known as the Valley of Saints, or the Abode of Eternity. Located some 27 km from the main city, it’s a place where many sufi saints in the 14th century decided to live and die here, which gave it a unique identity.
More so, it has tombs of many saints and popular figures ...
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