Aurangabad is a city in Maharashtra state, in India. It’s known for the 17th-century marble Bibi ka Maqbara shrine, styled on the Taj Mahal. The nearby Shivaji Maharaj Museum, dedicated to the Maratha king Shivaji, displays war weapons and a coin collection. North of the city, the Aurangabad Caves comprise ancient, rock-cut Buddhist shrines. West of the city, battlements surround the medieval Daulatabad Fort. The city is a tourist hub, surrounded by many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki.

Places to visit in Aurangabad

• Ajanta Caves: The Ajanta Caves are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments that date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India.


• Ellora Caves: Ellor is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600–1000 CE period. Cave 16, in particular, features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot shaped monument dedicated to Lord Shiva.


• Bibi Ka Maqbara: The Bibi Ka Maqbara is a tomb located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was commissioned in 1660 by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the memory of his first and chief wife Dilras Banu Begum and is considered to be a symbol of Aurangzeb's 'conjugal fidelity'.


• Aurangabad Caves: The Aurangabad caves are twelve rock-cut Buddhist shrines located on a hill running roughly east to west, close to the city of Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The first reference to the Aurangabad Caves is in the great chaitya of Kanheri Caves.


• Daulatabad fort: Daulatabad Fort, also known as Devagiri or Deogiri, is a historic fortified citadel located in Daulatabad village near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was the capital of the Yadava dynasty, for a brief time the capital of the Delhi Sultanate, and later a secondary capital of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate.


• Chand Minar: The Chand Minar or the Tower of the Moon is a medieval tower in Daulatabad, India. The tower is located in the state of Maharashtra near the Daulatabad- Deogiri fort complex. It was erected in 1445 C.E by King Ala-ud-din Bahmani to commemorate his capture of the fort. Chand Minar bears resemblance to the Qutb Minar of Delhi and was inspired by it.


• Shri Bhadra Maruti Temple Khultabad: Bhadra Maruti Temple, Khultabad is a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Hanuman, located at Khuldabad, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The temple is located four kilometers from the Ellora Caves. At this temple, the idol of Hanuman is portrayed in a reclining or sleeping posture. It is one of only three places where Hanuman is represented in a sleeping posture.

Tour Packages From Aurangabad

• Aurangabad to Ajanta Caves



While searching for all the Aurangabad places to visit, Ajanta Caves will be one of the first and foremost names. A group of around 30 Buddhist caves that are carved out of rocks, these caves date back to the 2nd century and is considered as an epitome of ancient architecture and considered as the most brilliant form of Indian art.

Approximate Distance - 95 KMs

The distance is 2hr 38Min (the exact time may vary depending on location traffic scenario during the journey.)

• Aurangabad to Pitalkhora Caves



Dating back to 3rd century BCE, magnificent Pitalkhora Caves are carved out of the rocks making them one of the finest examples of rock-cut Architecture in India. These 14 ancient Buddhist caves are set in the Western Ghats right next to a gushing waterfall which enhances the beauty of the caves. Chaityas and Viharas are two types of caves where monks used to pray and stay. Now Archaeological Survey of India looks after this site that showcases many motifs, structures, paintings and so much more from the ancient times.

Approximate Distance - 80 KMs

The distance is 1hr 47Min (the exact time may vary depending on location traffic scenario during the journey.)

• Aurangabad to Shirdi



Located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, Shirdi holds strong importance as a holy and pilgrim place by Sai Baba devotees. The small town is filled with religious spots and activities which will soothe and calm your soul on its visit. The air here carries chants lingering with spirituality and the whole grandness about the same too will leave you spellbound. .

Approximate Distance - 125 KMs

The distance is 3hr 14Min (the exact time may vary depending on location traffic scenario during the journey.)

• Aurangabad to Shani Shingnapur



The beauty of black stone with a high spirituality can be felt at no other place except Shani Shingnapur. What makes this place unique is that you do not need to stand in long queues here to seek divine blessings of Lord Saturn. Within a fraction of minutes, you are done with your visit. Locals here offer pooja and Abhishek on every Saturday and Monday and this is one of the best places to visit near Aurangabad

Approximate Distance - 85 KMs

The distance is 3hr 14Min (the exact time may vary depending on location traffic scenario during the journey.)