Top 10 Places to Visit in Aurangabad (2024 Guide)

Aurangabad is a major tourist center of Maharashtra which is unique and attractive in itself. The city thrills tourists with its sightseeing. Aurangabad city is a confluence of many cultures. The historical heritage of the place, which includes Ajanta, Ellora, Daulatabad Fort, Bibi and Kak-Maqbara, and Jyotirlinga Grishneshwar Temple, attracts both native and foreign tourists. The architecture of the temples here is very beautiful which makes the tourists very pleasing and follows the South Indian style. Every tourist place here is special in itself, which entices tourists to come again after visiting here.

The following is a list of the top 10 sites to visit in Aurangabad:

1. Grishneshwar Temple

The major Grishneshwar temple, considered one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is located in Aurangabad. The temple dates back to the thirteenth century and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. The architecture and South Indian style of the temple are very beautiful, which attracts tourists.

2. Bibi Ka Maqbara

Biwi’s tomb is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It is called the second Taj Mahal of India. This mausoleum is the beautiful mausoleum of Aurangzeb’s first wife “Rabia-Ud-Daurani” aka ‘Dilras Bano Begum’.

The inspiration to build this mausoleum came from the Taj Mahal of Agra. Biwi’s mausoleum is about 5.5 kilometers from Aurangabad railway station. Some people call this mausoleum also the Taj Mahal of the poor. It is one of the major tourist places in Aurangabad. Bibi’s tomb is also called the “Taj of the Deccan”

3. Ajanta Caves

Nestled in the natural lap of Maharashtra, Ajanta caves are one of the best cave monuments in India. The caves of Ajanta are steeped in Buddhist-inspired sculpture and painting and reflect an excellent knowledge of art and precious time in human history. Read more: Facts about Ajanta & Ellora caves, Aurangabad.

The Ajanta caves measure thirty caves of square stone, representing earlier intellectual designs, sculptures, and cave paintings.

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4. Ellora Cave

Ellora Cave is located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ellora caves are about 31 km from Aurangabad railway station. Features and arts of monuments related to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism are seen. Ellora has a total of 34 caves.

Ellora caves date from 600 to 1000 BC.

People from all over the world come to see the beauty of this cave. By the way, this cave takes about 3 to 4 hours to roam.

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5. Daulatabad Fort

Daulatabad Fort is located in Daulatabad, about 24 km from Aurangabad city in the state of Maharashtra, India. Mohammad Tughlaq made Devagiri his capital and changed its name to Daulatabad.

The name is mentioned in golden letters in the history of India. The height of the Chand Minar is about 63 meters. It was built in 1435 by Alauddin Bahmani Shah to construct Daulatabad.

Tourists always carry bottles of water with them because the height of the fort is very high.

6. Aurangabad Caves

The Aurangabad caves are located 9 km from Aurangabad railway station. This cave is made in two parts of the same mountain. There are 2 ticket counters, take tickets from the anyone ticket counter. After taking the tickets, enjoy the caves made of both parts. These caves belong to the sixth and eighth centuries and are considered to be one of the most attractive caves in India.

7. Siddharth Garden

Siddharth Garden is about 3 kilometers from Aurangabad railway station and is located 4 kilometers from Biwi ka Maqbara. It is an attractive place filled with lush green scenery.

This place is also with a birdhouse

Many wild animals like tigers, lions, leopards, crocodiles, foxes, deer, hyenas, etc. can be seen here. Which is a very popular place for nature lovers and photographers.

8. Bani Begum Garden

Bani Begum Gardens is a magnificent and wonderful specimen of Mughal architecture on a lush green site. It is named after Begum, wife of Aurangzeb’s son Azam Shah.

The garden is close to Aurangzeb’s tomb. | Bani Begum Garden is located at a distance of about 24 km from Aurangabad. You should travel to the hill station so that you can feel satisfaction and inner peace.

9. Bhadra Maruti Temple

Bhadra Maruti Temple is a famous temple situated near Aurangabad which is dedicated to the Hindu deity Hanuman. In this temple, the idol of  Hanuman Ji can be seen in sleeping posture, this temple is located just 4 kilometers from Ellora cave. If you have come to visit Aurangabad then you must visit Bhadra Maruti Hanuman ji.

10. Aurangzeb’s Tomb

Aurangzeb’s tomb is located at a place called Khultabad near Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra, India. This tomb is located about 25 km from Aurangabad.

Aurangzeb’s tomb was built by Bahadur Shah Zafar, Aurangzeb ruled over 150 million people for nearly 49 years. |

11. Mhaismal Hill Station

You will feel very close to nature by reaching Mahishamal. Also known as a botanical workshop among the Mahismal people, you can see various types of vegetation here. Aurangabad has located about 33 km from the city. It is good to go here in the rain and winter.

How to Reach Aurangabad

Aurangabad is well connected to other cities by road, rail, and flight. You can travel from the major cities of Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai easily. If you are at Aurangabad railway station then by booking any auto or cab from there You can reach Biwi’s Tomb.

If you are coming directly to Aurangabad, after visiting the tourist place of Aurangabad, you can also go to Shirdi.

Best Time to Visit Aurangabad

If you are planning to travel to Aurangabad, then the best time to visit you is during the winter from November to February because the heat in Aurangabad is very high and winter is very short.

Conclusion

If you are planning to visit Aurangabad, then this journey is going to be historical and entertaining for you. The artwork, style, and culture will attract you to come here again and again.

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