Aurangabad Outskirts & Bougainvillas in India
by lynnehamman
Ellora Caves are really the reason that most tourists pass through Aurangabad. The town itself is quite small,and dusty, with few tourist attractions. The better attractions are a way out of the town itself. The scenery just outside the town is really pretty, with bougainvilla dotted everywhere, blazing red in the sunlight. I loved the flowers, trees and shrubs in India. The Bougainvilla is everywhere- and has the most vibrant colours.
I have posted 2 photos of Bougainvilla- just to give an idea.
Ajanta Cave 26
by Paul2001
Cave 26 is another of Ajanta's most important caves. It is a Buddhist Cave with a Chaitya Hall. The Buddha himself is the focal of the centre Stupa that dominates that hall. It probably has one of the most famous sculptures in Ajanta, that of the reclining Buddha depicting his ultimate salvation from the cycle of rebirth - the Mahaparinirvana.
Daulatabad Fort
by MM212
A formidable defence structure, the Daulatabad Fort occupies a hill that overlooks the surrounding plains of the Deccan Plateau. Originally called Deogiri under the Yadava dynasty's rule, the Fort fell into the hands of the Delhi Sultanate in 1328. Its conqueror, Mohammed ibn Tughluq, renamed it Daulatabad and made it the capital of the Sultanate, but its moment of glory was ephemeral for the capital was soon moved back to Delhi, mainly due to the insufficient water supply. Much of the Daulatabad Fort now lies in ruins, but it has numerous well preserved structures, including a few architectural gems dating from the 14th to the 18th centuries. The most famous structure is the red minaret, Chand Minar.
Daulatabad is situated about 20 minutes east/north-east of Aurangabad and makes an excellent day trip. The Fort is also located about halfway on the road Ellora Caves and could thus easily be combined with Ellora in a single day.
For more, please check out my Daulatabad page.
Mendha Tope
by MalenaN
On a round bastion between Chini Mahal and Nizamshahi Mahal there is a huge cannon, a Fort Breaking Cannon. The cannon, which is cast from five different metals, is 6 metres long and at the rear end there is a rams head (see photo 2). Engraved on the cannon is the name of Aurangzeb, and there is also an inscription from the Holy Koran.
Aurangabad Caves
by Willettsworld
The Aurangabad Caves are located on a hill, about 2km behind the Bibi-ka-Maqbara, which you can see clearly from the hill as well as the rest of the city. The 12 Buddhist caves were carved between the 2nd or 3rd century and 7th century and are divided into three groups. Although the caves aren't as spectacular as those at Ellora or Ajanta, they do warrant a visit if you have the time in Aurangabad.
Admission: Rs100.
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Ajanta
Mendha Tope
Jet Airways plane in Aurangabad
A more modern Aurangabad (Cinemas!)
