Maharastra
Tourist Place in Aurangabad
| Location: | Aurangabad, Maharastra, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 38°C,41°C; Winter:24°C, 13°C |
| STD Code: | 0240 |
| Best Times: | October to February |
| Attractions: | Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Shirdi, Daulatabad Fort, Bibi Ka Maqbara |
| Language: | Marathi, Urdu, Hindi and English |
Ajanta Caves
The Ajanta caves in Aurangabad date back to the second century BC and contain sculptures and paintings depicted from Buddhist, Hindu and Jain religious art. Ajanta has a total of 29 caves and is one among the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Ellora Caves
These caves were built by the rulers of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty and are located just 30 km from Aurangabad and were built in the 7th century AD. Cave 16, which is known as the Kailashnath Temple is a masterpiece art at Ellora.
Shirdi
Shirdi is situated about 144 km from Aurangabad and is considered a religious site famous for the Shrine of Sai Baba. This place is easily accessible from nearby towns and is one of the most important tourist attractions in Aurangabad city.
Daulatabad Fort
Daulatabad fort is just 13 km from Aurangabad, and was built in the 12th Century AD. This fort was earlier known as Devgiri and was built by king Bhillama of Yadav dynasty. The name was changed to Daulatabad by Md Bin Tughlaq.
Bibi Ka Maqbara
Bibi ka Maqbara is also known as the poor man's Taj, Bibi Ka Maqbara is a beautiful Mughal monument situated just 5 km from Auragabad in the state of Maharashtra. The monument is a cheap imitation of the great Taj Mahal and is the mausoleum for Aurangzeb's first wife Rabia-ud-Durrani. The structure was built in 1679 by Aurangzeb's son Azam Shah in the memory of his mother (Bibi).
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