An ideal escape to the rich cultural heritage of India covers Aurangabad on the state of Maharashtra. The city lures the globetrotters in the way of its captivating carvings and structures. Adorned by ancient architectural marvels that displays beautiful carvings, the city is well-famed for ancient Ajanta and Ellora caves that are also listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in India.
Where the cave temples of Ajanta mesmerizes you, there on the other side, the glory, heritage, charms, and tradition it retains promises a wonderful holiday experience in Aurangabad. The sheer diversity of sculptures, architectural expertise, and the centuries-old delicate work undertook by artisans on the scale of beautiful attractions of Aurangabad are enough to leave you mesmerized.
Things to do
Explore the caves
More and beyond Ajanta Ellora Caves, Aurangabad cave is a cluster of 2000-year old caves located right next to Bibi-ka-Maqbara. These 12 rock-carved Buddhist shrines show beautiful sculptures and popular carving of Sutasoma Jataka. The rock carvings at Aurangabad caves are showstoppers that enthrall travelers in their own way.
Spend leisures at Siddharth Garden
The green oasis sits in the heart of the city of Aurangabad, Siddharth Garden sprawls over a large area and also encompasses a zoo. It is a great place for spending leisure with family and kids as they can enjoy swings and slides over there.
Visit the valley of the Sufi Saints
Lies en route to Ellora Caves in the town of Khuldabad, the valley of Sufi Dains is a famous valley of tomb shrines of Sufi Sain Muntajib al-Din - the last great Mughal emperor. Amidst the sprawling green meadows, the shrines are perfect for spiritual realization and inner peace.
Best time to visit
The months of winters (November to February) are the best time to visit Aurangabad. With clear skies and cool climate, winters make holidays a memorable experience. Monsoon and summer seasons are best to avoid traveling in Aurangabad.
Featured with 34 distinctly carved caves, Ellora group of caves are settled aside of a basaltic hill adorned with interiors and intricate facades that make these caves more appealing. Constructed during the period of 350AD and 700 AD, these are not just captivating but are the most spectacular attraction of Aurangabad.
Stunning caves of Ajanta in Aurangabad resides alongside the Waghora River in the core of majestic Sahyadri Hills. Buddhist monasteries located inside the caves are richly adorned with rock-cut structures, paintings, and sculptures. Ajanta Caves are considered as the masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.
Akin of Taj Mahal, Bibi Ka Maqbara is the historic jewel that stands as a symbol of love. Bejeweled with exquisite marbles and intricate carvings, the mausoleum on an elevated platform has a little resemblance to the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Glorious forever, Daulatabad Fort has an incomparable architectural design. Rises formidably from the midst of verdant greenery, Daulatabad Fort is also one of the “Seven Wonders of Maharashtra”. Also known as Devgiri Fort, perhaps the most attractive part of this fort the mesmerizing views it offers to the viewers.
