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The Buddhist caves

India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Aurangabad

Sight Address : From Aurangabad Ellora is 30 km,The Buddhist caves, inside the Ellora Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The southernmost 12 caves are Buddhist viharas (monasteries), except Cave 10, which is a chaitya (assembly hall). While the earliest caves are simple, Caves 11 and 12 are more ambitious, and on par with the more impressive Hindu temples.
Cave 1, the simplest vihara, may have been a granary.
Cave 2 is notable for its ornate pillars and the imposing seated Buddha,which faces the setting sun.
Cave 3 and Cave 4 are unfinished and not well-(30km) preserved.
Cave 5 is the largest vihara in this group,at 18m wide and 36m long; the rows of stone benches hint that it may once have been an assembly hall.
Cave 6 is an ornate vihara with wonderful images of Tara, consort of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, and of the Buddhist goddess of learning, Mahamayuri, looking remarkably similar to Saraswati, her Hindu equivalent.
Cave 7 is an unadorned hall, but from here you can pass through a doorway
Cave 8, the first cave in which the sanctum is detached from the rear wall.
Cave 9 is notable for its wonderfully carved fascia.
Cave 10 is the only chaitya in the Buddhist group and one of the fi nest in India. Its ceiling features ribs carved into the stonework;the grooves were once fitted with wooden panels. The balcony and upper gallery off er a closer view of the ceiling and a frieze depicting amorous couples. A decorative window gently illuminates an enormous figure of the teaching Buddha.
Cave 11, the Do Thal (Two Storey) Cave,is entered through its third basement level,not discovered until 1876.
Like Cave 12, it probably owes its size to competition with the more impressive Hindu caves of the same period.
Cave 12, the huge Tin Tal (Three Storey) Cave, is entered through a courtyard. The locked shrine on the top floor contains a large Buddha figure flanked by his seven previous incarnations. The walls are carved with relief pictures, like those in the Hindu caves.

The Buddhist caves.in Aurangabad

The Buddhist Caves in Aurangabad

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Must see

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon , Evening,

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.10

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.250

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : Rs. 25

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Hotel Kailash ;  Ellora Caves, Auragabad District, Ellora 431102, India ; Ph/M –  02437 244 446 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Bring a torch with you to the Buddist caves as many of them are quite dark and lighting is poor.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water). Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child.Wear closed shoes, not sandals.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance 108
Fire 101
Police Stations 100
Railway Enquiry 131
Tourist Information Office 0240-2331242

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The Ellora Caves
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Jain caves

India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Aurangabad

Sight Address : From Aurangabad Ellora is 30 km, Jain caves, inside the Ellora Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The five Jain caves may lack the artistic vigour and ambitious size of the best Hindu temples, but they are exceptionally detailed. The caves are 1km north of the last Hindu temple (Cave 29) at the end of the bitumen road. Cave 30, the Chhota Kailasa (Little Kailasa), is a poor imitation of the great Kailasa Temple and stands by itself some distance from the other Jain temples. In contrast, Cave 32, the Indra Sabha (Assembly Hall of Indra), is the fi nest of the Jain temples. Its ground-floor plan is similar to that of the Kailasa, but the upstairs area is as ornate and richly decorated as the downstairs is plain. There are images of the Jain tirthankars (great teachers) Parasnath and Gomateshvara, the latter surrounded by wildlife. Inside the shrine is a seated fi gure of Mahavira, the last tirthankar and founder of the Jain religion. Cave 31 is really an extension of Cave 32.Cave 33, the Jagannath Sabha, is similar in plan to 32 and has some well-preserved sculptures. The final temple, the small Cave 34, also has interesting sculptures. On the hilltop over the Jain temples, a 5m-high image of Parasnath looks down on Ellora.

Jain caves.in Aurangabad

Jain Caves.in Aurangabad

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Must see

Visiting TimeEdit

9am until sunset (around 5.30 p.m.).

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon , Evening,

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.10

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.250

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : Rs. 25

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Hotel Kailash ;  Ellora Caves, Auragabad District, Ellora 431102, India ; Ph/M –  02437 244 446 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Bring a torch with you to the Buddist caves as many of them are quite dark and lighting is poor.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water. Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child.Wear closed shoes, not sandals.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance 108
Fire 101
Police Stations 100
Railway Enquiry 131
Tourist Information Office 0240-2331241

Gallery


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The Ajanta Caves
The Ellora Caves
Bibi ka Maqbara

Hindu caves

India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Aurangabad

Sight Address : From Aurangabad Ellora is 30 km, Hindu caves inside the Ellora. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Hindu Caves CAVES Where calm and contemplation infuse the Buddhist caves, drama and excitement characterise the Hindu group (Caves 13 to 29). In terms of scale, creative vision and skill of execution, these caves are in a league of their own. All these temples were cut from the top down, so it was never necessary to use scaffolding the builders began with the roof and moved down to the floor.
Cave 13 is a simple cave, most likely a granary.
Cave 14, the Ravana-ki-Khai, is a Buddhist vihara converted to a temple dedicated to Shiva sometime in the 7th century.
Cave 15, the Das Avatara (Ten Incarnations of Vishnu) Cave, is one of the fi nest at Ellora. The two-storey temple contains a mesmerising Shiva Nataraja, and Shiva emerging from a lingam (phallic image) while Vishnu and Brahma pay homage.
Caves 17 to 20 and 22 to 28 are simple monasteries.
Cave 21, known as the Ramesvara Cave,features interesting interpretations of familiar Shaivite scenes depicted in the earlier temples. The figure of Goddess Ganga, standing on her Makara (mythical sea creature), is particularly notable.
The large Cave 29, the Dumar Lena, is thought to be a transitional model between the simpler hollowed-out caves and the fully developed temples exemplified by the Kailasa. It has views over a nearby waterfall you can walk down to.

Hindu caves in Aurangabad

Hindu Caves in Aurangabad

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Must see

Visiting TimeEdit

9am until sunset (around 5.30 p.m.).

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.10

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.250

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : Rs. 25

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Hotel Kailash ;  Ellora Caves, Auragabad District, Ellora 431102, India ; Ph/M –  02437 244 446 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Bring a torch with you to the Jain caves as many of them are quite dark and lighting is poor.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water). Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child.Wear closed shoes, not sandals.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance 108
Fire 101
Police Stations 100
Railway Enquiry 131
Tourist Information Office 0240-2331240

Gallery


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The Ajanta Caves
The Ellora Caves
Bibi ka Maqbara

Siddharth Garden

India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Aurangabad

Sight Address : Siddharth Garden and Zoo, Mhada, Aurangabad Cantonment, MH Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Siddharth garden is a landscaped garden, featuring variety of shrubs and trees. The garden also has a small aquarium, though the major attraction of the tourist is the Siddharth Garden Zoo. The zoo is the abode of a number of wild animals like tigers, lions, leopards, civet cats, snakes (snake house), crocodiles, emu, fox, deer, hyena, etc. It is also a preferred picnic spot.

Siddarth garden Aurangabad

Siddarth Garden Aurangabad

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Must see

Visiting TimeEdit

9am until sunset (around 5.30 p.m.).

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon , Evening,& Night

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 2

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 5

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • N.A. ;  N.A. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Bring a torch with you to the Hindu caves as many of them are quite dark and lighting is poor.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water). Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child.Wear closed shoes, not sandals.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance 108
Fire 101
Police Stations 100
Railway Enquiry 131
Tourist Information Office 0240-2331239

Gallery


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The Ajanta Caves
The Ellora Caves
Bibi ka Maqbara

Shah Ganj Masjid

India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Aurangabad

Sight Address : Shah Ganj Masjid situated in Aurangabad.Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Shah Ganj Masjid is one of the finest buildings to be seen in any part of India. The mosque is on a elevated platform. It has shops on 3 of the outer sides. The 4th is open and can be ascended through a flight of steps. The architecture style is Indo-Saracenic. The interior contain 24 pillars out of which 6 pillars are arranged in the form of a square. The Shah Ganj Masjid proves to be a visual treat, situated in Aurangabad. The court-yard in the front consists of two large water tanks. The entrance resembles a little mosque with a pointed archway and two towers.

Shahganj Masjid Aurangabad-

Shahganj  Masjid  Aurangabad

HistoryEdit

Shah Ganj Masjid is one of the most stunning structures seen in all of India with its amazing architectural style of the Indo-Saracen. The mosque is seated on an elevated platform with shops on three of its outer sides. The fourth side is open and can be climbed via a flight of stairs. It has shops on three of the outer sides. The fourth is open and can be ascended through a flight of steps. The interior contain twenty-four pillars, out of which, six pillars are arranged in the form of a square.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

Sunrise to 10:00 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon , Evening,& Night

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • N.A. ;  N.A. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry bottle of drinking water and some food.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water). Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child. Wear closed shoes, not sandals.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance 108
Fire 101
Police Stations 100
Railway Enquiry 131
Tourist Information Office 0240-2331238

Gallery

View All Sight of Aurangabad... Click Here

The Ajanta Caves
The Ellora Caves
Bibi ka Maqbara

Purwar Museum

India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Aurangabad

Sight Address : The Purwar Museum, located on Safara Road, Aurangabad. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Purwar Museum is out up in a marvellous old haveli and houses exquisite collections of a retired doctor. Doctor Purwar’s personal displays are exhibited here. A 500 year old chain maul suit, a copy of the Quran written by Auranzeb, an 800 year old Paithani Sari are amongst the many collections that can be found here. The Purwar Museum is a relatively small museum located in Sarafa road in Aurangabad. There is an old timer shop situated near the museum.

Purwar Museum in Aurangabad

Purwar Museum in Aurangabad

HistoryEdit

Purwar Museum, is a small museum that is housed in an awesome old haveli. It has interesting personal collections of a retired doctor. Dr. Purwar was a famous doctor in Aurangabad and his personal collections are on display in this museum since 1970. Within the museum is a 500-year-old chain maul suit, a copy of the Holy Kuran written by Emperor Aurangzeb. The other great attraction of the museum is an almost 850 year old Paithani Sari on display. Purwar Museum is a popular museum in Aurangabad. There is an old timer shop situated near the museum.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

Sunrise to 10:00 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 5

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • N.A. ;  N.A. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry bottle of drinking water and some food.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water). Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child.Wear closed shoes, not sandals.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance 108
Fire 101
Police Stations 100
Railway Enquiry 131
Tourist Information Office 0240-2331237

Gallery


View All Sight of Aurangabad... Click Here

The Ajanta Caves
The Ellora Caves
Bibi ka Maqbara

Panchakki

India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Aurangabad

Sight Address : Panchakki, in Aurangabad. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Panchakki,(Devanagari: पानचक्की) 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 via water brought down from a spring on a mountain. The building, attached to the dargah of Baba Shah Musafir a Sufi saint is located in a garden near the Mahmud Darvaza and consist of a mosque, a madrissa, a kacheri, a minister’s house, a sarai and houses for zananas.

Panchakki Aurangabad

Panchakki  Aurangabad

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

10 am to 1:30 pm and 3 to 6:30 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon , Evening,

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 5

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 20

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry bottle of drinking water and some food.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water). Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child.Wear closed shoes, not sandals.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance 108
Fire 101
Police Stations 100
Railway Enquiry 131
Tourist Information Office 0240-2331236

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Paithan

India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Aurangabad

Sight Address : Paithan is (56 Km) from Aurangabad Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Paithan about this sound pronunciation (help·info)(Marathi: पैठण), formerly Pratishthana, is a city and a Municipal Council in Aurangabad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The city was the capital of the Sātavāhana empire of ancient India that ruled from 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD. It is one of the few inland towns mentioned in the famous 1st century AD Greek book, Periplus Maris Erytharaei. Paithan is located 56 km south of present-day Aurangābād on the Godavari River in Maharashtra. Paithan was home of the great Maharashtrian saint Eknath, whose “samadhi” can be found there. The little town is famous for its Shrine of ‘Sant Eknath’ where people flock every year during the time of ‘Paithan Yatra’ also known as Nath Shashti. The town is mostly famous today for its Sarees — the Paithani beautiful silk saris which sport intricately embroidered gold or silver borders. It is also a famous Digambar Jain atishay kshetra. A beautiful Black coloured Sand Idol of 20th Jain Tirthankar, Bhagwan Munisuvratnath is installed in temple here. It is believed that all wishes are fulfilled by praying here. Sant Dnyaneshwar Udyan Dnyneshwar Udyanis famous garden developed on the lines of Mysore Garden.

Eknath Temple Paithan

Eknath  Temple  Paithan

 

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

sunrise to sunset

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon , Evening,

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 10/-

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry bottle of drinking water and some food.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water). Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child.Wear closed shoes, not sandals.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance 108
Fire 101
Police Stations 100
Railway Enquiry 131
Tourist Information Office 0240-2331235

Gallery


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Jama Masjid Aurangabad

India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Aurangabad

Sight Address : Jama Masjid is located near the Killa Arrak in Aurangabad. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Jama Masjid Aurangabad is a mosque built in 1612 AD, Jama Masjid is one of the oldest mosques of Aurangabad which is still in good condition.The Jama Masjid can be found near the Killa Arrak. Five rows of ten polygonal pillars are connected by a system of arches. This separates the building into twenty-seven equal compartments. Each of these compartments is covered by a small dome-shaped vault bearing exquisitely simple designs. Five of the nine pointed arches in the front were put up by Malik Ambarnine. A spacious court in front of the mosque has open buildings on three sides for travellers. A water tank in the middle of the court is filled with water from the Malik Ambar canal.The Jama Masjid is located near the Killa Arrak. It has 50 polygonal pillars. These pillars are arranged in 5 rows. They are connected by a system of arches. This divides the building into 27 equal compartments. Each compartment is covered by a small domical vault which is simple but elegantly designed.

Jama Masjid in Aurangabad

Jama Masjid in Aurangabad

HistoryEdit

Jama Masjid is a mosque built in 1612 AD, located near the Killa Arrak in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It is historically significant because it was constructed in 1612 AD, very soon after the foundation of Aurangabad (then called “Khadki”) by Malik Amber in 1610 AD. The mosque was later extended by Aurangzeb in the year 1692 AD.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon , Evening,

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • N.A. ;  N.A. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry bottle of drinking water and some food.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water). Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child.Wear closed shoes, not sandals.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance 108
Fire 101
Police Stations 100
Railway Enquiry 131
Tourist Information Office 0240-2331234

Gallery


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The Ajanta Caves
The Ellora Caves
Bibi ka Maqbara

Dargah of Pir Ismail

India /Maharashtra /Aurangabad /Aurangabad

Sight Address : Dargah of Pir Ismail, in Aurangabad. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Dargah of Pir Ismail is a memorial to Prince Aurangzeb’s tutor, Pir Ismail. The garden in the Dargah consists of many destroyed water tanks and fountains. The gate is regal in its form and it has a large pointed archway, which forms a sort of portico. The original entrance is through a small pointed arch, which is at the rear. The parapet is carefully decorated and the façade has three small windows with pointed arches. The corners of the terrace has a tower which is mounted with a rounded dome and spire whilst the Dargah is square and has five pointed arches on each side.

Dargah of Pir Ismail.in Aurangabad

Dargah of Pir Ismail.in Aurangabad

HistoryEdit

Dargah of Pir Ismail was constructed in memory of Pir Ismail the tutor of the prince Auranzeb. The garden in the Dargah consists of many destroyed water tanks and fountains. The gate is magisterial and it has a large pointed archway. It forms sort of a portico.The actual entrance is by way of a small pointed arch which is at the extreme. The parapet is neatly decorated. The façade has 3 little windows with pointed arches.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • N.A. ;  N.A. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry bottle of drinking water and some food.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water). Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child.Wear closed shoes, not sandals.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance 108
Fire 101
Police Stations 100
Railway Enquiry 131
Tourist Information Office 0240-2331233

Gallery


View All Sight of Aurangabad... Click Here

The Ajanta Caves
The Ellora Caves
Bibi ka Maqbara