Aurangabad Travel Guide

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  • Glimpse of Daulatabad Fort
      Glimpse of Daulatabad Fort
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  • Wife Between Mahakot Walls
      Wife Between Mahakot Walls
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  • Bibi Ka Maqbara
      Bibi Ka Maqbara
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  • Aurangabad Caves
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  Fascinating Sights!! 


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  Hard to get to. No place to eat near Ellora 


In a nutshell

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  I would not really visit here again 

 

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Gates of Aurangabad

Gates of Aurangabad, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  One thing that makes Aurangabad stand out from the several other medieval cities in India were its 52 gates, each of which have a local history or had individuals linked with them. In fact that's the reason why Aurangabad is also known as the "City of Gates".Out of 52 only 4... 

Bibi Ka Maqbara

Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  Bibi Ka Maqbara situated in Aurangabad, Maharashtra is a maqbara built by the Mughal Prince Azam Shah, in the late 17th century as a loving tribute to his mother, Rabia Durrani the first wife of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The comparison to the Taj Mahal has resulted in a... 

Panchakki

Panchakki, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  Panchakki also known as the water mill, takes its name from the mill which used to grind grain for the pilgrims. This monument located in Aurangabad, Maharastra, displays the scientific thought process put in medieval Indian architecture. It was designed to generate energy... 

Daulatabad Fort

Daulatabad Fort, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  Daulatabad, is a 14th century fort city in Maharashtra, about 17 km northwest of Aurangabad. The place, was once as known as Devgiri. Starting 1327, it famously remained the capital of Tughlaq dynasty, under Muhammad bin Tughluq, who also changed its name, and forcibily... 

Ghrishneshwar Temple

Ghrishneshwar Temple, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  The Ghrishneshwar Temple is located half a kilometer away from historic Ellora caves. The temple was constructed during 1765 and 1795 by Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore. The temple is built of red volcanic rock and it delivers a characteristic appearance within it's presence.The... 

The Amberkot & Mahakot

The Amberkot & Mahakot, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  The fort area is sorrounded by three concentric walls (fortifications) known as kots. The outer one, Amberkot covers the Daulatabad old town (a few shopts on both sides of the road). The National Highway connecting Aurangabad to Ellora passes through the area covered by... 

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  Opposite to the Chand Minar is the Jama Masjid a mosque built by the Khilji ruler of Delhi, Qutub-ud-din Mubarak in 1318. This mosque is a well-preserved monument, comprising of 106 pillars ransacked from the Hindu and Jain temples, which previously stood on the site.... 

The Bardari

The Bardari, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  The Baradari is a small Mughal palace built in 17th century, octagonal in shape, stands near the summit of the fort. The principal bastion at the summit also carries a large canon.The palace is at the summit so lot of tourists do not climb up all the way. In 2005 we hiked... 

Elephant Tank

Elephant Tank, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  There is a large stone-lined Elephant tank in the nearby area. It was once a major part of the fort's extensive water-supply system. There are two giant terracotta pipes, which are the source of channeled water from the hills falling into Devgiri's (Daulatabad) legendary... 

Kila Shikan

Kila Shikan, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  There is an awesome ram-headed Kila Shikan ("Fort Breaker") cannon inscribed with its name in Persian. It lies on a stone platform near Chini Mahal. From this spot, a series of gruesome traps start, waiting for the incautious intruder. 

The Chini Mahal

The Chini Mahal, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  The blue tiled Chini Mahal is located a little higher than the Chand Minar. It is where the last king of Golcunda, Abdul Hasan Tana Shah was imprisoned in 1687. He was captivated here for thirteen years until his death, by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb. 

Hotels  

Lemon Tree Hotel

 1 Review and 312 Opinions  The Lemon Tree Hotels are described as full service, moderately priced hotels for business and... 

Hotel President Park Aurangabad

 1 Review and 312 Opinions  My room was large and comfortable. It overlooked, as do most President Park rooms, the large... 

Restaurants  

Prashanth

Prashanth, Aurangabad

 MalenaN Says:  The food hadn’t been too good at the hotel so I looked for a restaurant with good reviews, not too far from the hotel. Prashanth was mentioned in my guidebook for having great vegetarian dishes. I ordered Malai Kofta, butter nan and water for Rs 98 (June 2010). The Malai... 

Transportation  

Overnight A/C Coaches

Overnight A/C Coaches, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  In 2005 during our first visit to Aurangabad we reserved Neeta Volvo from Borivali. Issue with any private bus service within Mumbai is the time they take to board all passengers. Borivali being the first boarding point it took almost 2 hours before leaving Mumbai. The... 

Overnight Trains from Mumbai

Overnight Trains from Mumbai, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  Twice we have traveled overnight via Express train from Mumbai to Aurangabad. The train starts at 9 PM in the evening from Mumbai CST Railway station and operates in South Central Zone of Indian Railways between Mumbai and Secunderabad via Kalyan Junction, Nasik Road &... 

Local Customs  

Dress Decently

Dress Decently, Aurangabad

 devat81 Says:  Although Aurangabad is no longer in Islamic regime but it makes more sense to dress decently in public specially in tourist areas. This might help in bringing unnecessary attention to you.Wearing sleeveless tops & capris are acceptable but tank tops, spaghetti tops & mini... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Travelling with Infants/Toddlers...

Travelling with Infants/Toddlers..., Aurangabad

 Donna_in_India Says:  Indians adore children and you will see (and hear) children all over - at all times - of the day and night. So your children will be welcomed warmly. But if your infant/toddler is new to travelling or is not a good traveller, India may not be the best place to visit. As... 

Mischievous Monkeys...

Mischievous Monkeys..., Aurangabad

 Donna_in_India Says:  You will come across monkeys in many places in India - everywhere from temples to forts to jungles. The monkeys in the jungles are not used to interaction with humans and there is less chance they will bother you. The monkeys that have been fed by humans are more likely to... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Ellora Cave Complex

The Ellora Cave Complex, Aurangabad

 lynnehamman Says:  The Ellora Cave complex ( 40 kms from Aurangabad). consist of 34 caves, carved out of a mountain, millenia ago. They are truly magnificent.......Buddhist, Jain & Hindu, and still being used for worship. We spent 10 days exploring them, and there were only a handful of... 

Chini Mahal

Chini Mahal, Aurangabad

 MalenaN Says:  Chini Mahal is a two story building that used to be covered in blue and white tiles. Now only a fragment of the tiles remain and the roof of the building has collapsed. The king of Golconda, Abul Hasan Tana Shah, was held a prisoner here for 12 years before he died in 1699.... 

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How Much to Tip??

How Much to Tip??, Aurangabad

 Donna_in_India Says:  N/ATipping is fairly common in India with the exception of rickshaw drivers or taxi drivers, unless you hire them for the day (although a few rupees or rounding up the fare is always appreciated). These amounts are meant as a guideline. Tip ONLY in rupees, not any other... 

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 The food hadn’t been too good at the hotel so I looked for a restaurant with good reviews, not too far from the hotel. Prashanth was mentioned in my guidebook... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  my wife and I will be in Aurangabad around 22nd January, 2012. What is best way to see the Ajanta and Ellora caves..private cab or... 

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A: Hi I have been to Ellora Caves (and Ajanta) twice, and can tell you without a doubt that best way is to take a private taxi. The best accommodation for Ellora is... 

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Aurangabad

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Aurangabad. I'd love to share with you the 15 tips I've written, the 118 photos uploaded, and 10 travelogues I've created. 

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Aurangabad

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 The Ellora and Ajanta caves are near Aurangabad. Together the two cave systems are the most remarkable in India and should not be missed by those who are interested in India's artistic history.... 

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Fantastic Sights in Aurangabad

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 I absolutely LOVED the sights of Aurangabad. Although it can be a little lengthy to reach, I highly recommend visiting here. Aurangabad itself is not very touristy/tourist oriented. While we were... 

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Tourism Capital of Maharashtra

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 Aurangabad, is a city in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Aurangabad is named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Once an important location during Mughal regime, it's now the fourth largest...... 

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Ajanta & Ellora caves

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 Aurangabad has a few interesting highlights, but is mostly known for being a basecamp for the visits to the famous buddhist/hinduist/jainist caves with carvings and statues located near Ajanta and... 

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