Aurangabad is the capital of the Marathwada region in the state of Maharashtra country India. After reading this post you will know the best visiting places in Aurangabad.
As I am from Aurangabad city so I can give proper information about the best place to visit in Aurangabad also you will know the best historical visiting places in Aurangabad.
This city is a historical city and is also called this City of the Gate. Aurangabad city is world famous for Ajanta and Ellora caves it is a UNESCO world heritage site.
In this city, there is a total of 52 historical gates which are built during the period of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Some of the gate’s names are makai gate, Bhadkal Gate, Kat Kat Gate, Roshan Gate, and Delhi Gate they all are in very good condition, etc.
Visiting Places In Aurangabad
Ajanta caves
Ajanta Cave is a world-famous cave people from all over the world come to experience this beautiful sculpture. It is a Buddhist cave so a total of 26 caves are open to the public. Ajanta caves are Unesco world heritage sites.
You cannot miss these caves. Yes, it is the best place to visit in Aurangabad and experience this amazing Buddhist sculpture. It is 100 kilmoter from aurangabad city. Mode Transportation is either you can take a bus or private car from Aurangabad.
You can easily get a bus from the main bus stand in Aurangabad you can take the Maharashtra government bus to reach Ajanta caves.
Ajanta caves are totally dedicated to Buddhism you will find all sculptures related to lord buddha.
In Ajanta caves, lord buddha is carved in mountain stone and the painting shows the journey of buddha’s life from birth to Mahaparinivar (From birth to Death).
Ellora caves
Ellora caves are a UNESCO world heritage site It is 10 km from Daultabad fort and 28 to 30 km from Aurangabad city.
Ellora Caves has three different religious monuments such as Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu. It is a huge cave with beautiful sculptures. To explore these caves properly it takes at least 3 hours.
These monuments were built during the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It has a total of 100 caves and out of 100 only 34 caves are open for tourists.
From 1 to 12, it is Buddhist caves and 13 to 29 are Hindu temples and 30 to 24 are Jain caves. Entry ticket is 30 rupees per person for Indians and 500 rupees for foreigners.
Bibi Ka Maqbara
Biwi ka Maqbara is also called mini taj mahal. So the distance from the railway station is 6 km from the main bus stand is 4 kilometers and the distance from the airport is 13 kilometers.
Entry ticket is between 25 to 30 rupees for Indians and for foreigners between 300 to 350 rupees (Note: Entry fee may get changed).
Make sure you must visit this historical monument Bibi Ka Maqbara before 6 pm. Spend at least 2 hours exploring this monument properly yes 2 hours is more than enough.
Mode of transportation either you can take a rickshaw, city bus, or may take a private taxi to reach these historical monuments.
The Bibi Ka Maqbara is built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s son Azam Shah in memory of his beloved mother Dilras Banu Begum in 1660.
Aurangabad caves (Buddha leni)
The location of the caves is near Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University campus.
When you visited Buddha Leni Also you will get to see buddha vihar and the Buddhist monk residences.
From buddha vihar you will get to see the stairs through that stairs you will reach Buddha Leni and from Buddha’s Leni at a distance of 300 meters, you will get to see Aurangabad caves.
The entry ticket is 30 rupees per person for Indian and 300 rupees for foreigners. It is a Buddhist cave it has a beautiful sculpture of lord Buddha and their devotes and this is must visiting place in Aurangabad.
Aurangabad caves and Buddha Leni sculptures are from the 6th and 7th centuries.
This cave is protected under an archeological survey of India. When you reach at top of the mountain at the caves you will get to see the amazing views.
Sonari Mahal
Sonari Mahal is located on the campus of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. It was constructed during the 17 century. It says This mahal is painted in gold.
It has a 10 rupees entry ticket Sonari Mahal is a museum where you will get to see various things such as cannons, cannonballs, swords, guns, gun cannon, lord Buddha, and the lord Ganesh statue various other things you will get to see in Sonari mahal museum. Plus a beautiful gold painting on the wall.
When I spoke to the person of Sonari Mahal they told me that the things in the museum are collected from different parts of the city and state of India.
This mahal is a two-floor building on the 2nd floor it has an office of the archeology department.
Panchakki
Panchakki is in the center of Aurangabad city. Near Panchakki a very old historical gate name Mahmud Darwaza.
The entry ticket is 10 Rupees per person and the time is from 7 am to 9 pm. In Panchakki there is a huge banyan tree that is more than 600 years old and also you will get to see the museum, underground hall, mosque, the tomb of baba shah Musafir, and a grinder (water mill).
It is a historical place built by Muslim Sufi saint baba shah Musafir in the 17 century. He came from Russia.
The best part is that 6 km from Panchakki a Jatwada mountain where he digs 30 feet and then found a spring of water. That water without electricity and motor from underground he brought in Panchakki.
Today also that water is continuously flowing as you can see in Panchakki. With that water, the fountain is flowing and Grind grain for the pilgrims.
without electricity, the grinder machine is still working with the flow of water, and that grinder machine is more than 300 years old. What an amazing brain people have at that time. Panchakki is also one of the best visiting places in Aurangabad.
In Panchakki with the help of water, they use to grin 150kg of food for all religions of the people.
Daulatabad fort
Daultabad Fort is just 13 km from Aurangabad city. Entry ticket is 10 rupees per person and timing is 9 am to 6 pm. It is an amazing fort and must Place to visit in Aurangabad. To explore this fort properly you need at least 3 to 4 hours or it may be a whole day.
If you planning to visit Aurangabad make sure you take out one day separately for the Daultabad fort.
Through the battle, nobody won the Daultabad fort. Daultabad Fort is also called Devgiri Fort. It is built in 1187 AD by the Yadav dynasty.
This fort is built at a height of 600 feet in the mountain. This fort is won only through fraud and politics this fort is constructed in such a way that it is impossible to win this fort through battle.
In the fort, you will find nearly 300 cannons and guns, and at the top of the fort, you will get to see a huge cannon name of the cannon is Mendha tope (Cannon).
Pariyon ka Talab (Lake of ferries)
Pariyon ka Talab located in Khultabad from Aurangabad city it is 20 to 25 kilometer. Where you will get to see a beautiful lake full of water with scenic beautiful green mountains around that attract tourists.
There is also a dargah of Sheikh Shah Jalaluddin Ganj-e-Rawa.
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum
This museum is in the Center of Aurangabad city just 300 meters from Delhi gate. So the exact address is Dr. Ambedkar Road, Near Government Arts, and science college Aurangabad. Entry fees are 5 rupees per person and 20 rupees for foreigners.
In this museum, you will get to see cannons, weapons, very old coins, beautiful paintings, sculptures, etc.
Paithan
Paithan is situated at the bank of the Godavari river which is 50 kilometers from Aurangabad city. Paithan is famous for its Hindu temple of Shri saint Eknath Maharaj samadhi mandir and second, it is famous for the Jayakwadi dam and garden.
Jayakwadi Dam is one of the biggest dams in Asia and 2nd largest dam in Maharashtra which is in Jayakwadi village. It has a total of 27 gates and a storage capacity of more than 2171 MCM (million cubic meters).
In Maharashtra state, the Jayakwadi project is one of the largest irrigation projects.
Other Places To Visit In Aurangabad
Siddharth Garden and Zoo
Siddharth Garden is located in the middle of the city opposite the main central bus stand. All the locals come with family and their kids it is like a picnic spot for Aurangabad people.
In the garden, there is a big and beautiful lord Buddha statue.
It has an entry ticket for 10 rupees per person plus for the zoo you have to pay separately the zoo entry fee is 50 rupees per person.
In the zoo, you can see various animals such as leopards, tigers, snakes, deer, monkeys, and different types of birds.
The best time to visit the garden at the evening but if you want to explore the zoo then you must visit at 4 o clock.
So that after exploring the zoo in the evening you can spend a good time with your family in the garden playing any type of sports exploring the fish aquarium and museum and eating Bhel puri, Pani puri, ice cream, etc.
For tourists, Siddharth Garden is also the best place to visit in Aurangabad.
Tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb
Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb is in Khultabad which is 25 kilometers from Aurangabad. It is free to visit.
Bhadra Maruti temple
It is the Hindu god Hanuman temple so location this temple is in Khultabad.
Shuli Bhanjan
Shuli Bhajan is on the way to Ellora caves which is almost 25 to 33 km from Aurangabad. At the top of the hill, you will get to see the Hindu temple of Saint Eknath Maharaj from the 16 century.
Saint Eknath Maharaj is to do tapasya (Meditation) in this location so the location name is Shuli Bhanjan.
There is also a very huge stone that produced various sounds you can see that stone outside the temple.
This temple is at the top of the hill when you reach the hill beautiful green mountain all around and the scenic beauty is amazing you can also view the pond from the hill.
So all these are the best visiting places in Aurangabad.
Also, read my other article tour places in Hyderabad
Also, Check the Aurangabad tourist places from gov of Maharashtra’s official site
