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Sight Address : Killa Arak, in Aurangabad. Edit

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Killa Arak, a palace ordered to be built In 1692, by Aurangzeb. The palace has not survived in its original form leaving only ruins, and these can be found from Delhi to Mecca gate. The Killa Arak had four entrances and a Nakarkhana for musicians. The Dabar hall and the Jumma Masjid are the only parts of the palace to remain and are still of some interest. For the use for sport, a piece of ground, which is close to the Masjid, was walled. The pavilion while plain and simple is still elegant and can be entered by a gallery from behind. Killa Arak is a major attraction in Aurangabad. The Killa Arak has 4 entrances. The throne-room of Aurangzeb is in a garden while the gate to the ground holds an inscription that goes right back to 1659 AD.The Killa Arak has 4 entrances and a Nakarkhana for musicians. The Dabar hall and the Jumma Masjid are the only remains which are of some interest.

Killa Arak in Aurangabad

HistoryEdit

Killa Arak is a major attraction in Aurangabad. In 1692, Aurangzeb ordered a palace to be built. This palace became known as the Killa Arak. The palace has not survived in its original form leaving only ruins, and these can be found from Delhi to Mecca gate. The Killa Arak had four entrances and a Nakarkhana for musicians. The Dabar hall and the Jumma Masjid are the only parts of the palace to remain and are still of some interest. For the use for sport, a piece of ground, which is close to the Masjid, was walled. The gate to the ground carries an inscription, which dates back to 1659 AD.

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October to March.

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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.

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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.