Aurangabad
Top Places to Visit in Aurangabad
Popular attractions and places to visit in Aurangabad
Ajanta Caves
UNESCO World Heritage Buddhist cave complex with extraordinary ancient murals dating to 2nd century BC.
Aurangabad Caves
A group of 6th-7th century Buddhist caves with exceptional Tantric and Vajrayana sculptures.
Bani Begum Garden
A Mughal-era garden and mausoleum complex in Khuldabad built in memory of Aurangzeb's wife.
Bhadra Maruti Temple
One of only three temples in India where Lord Hanuman is depicted in a sleeping posture.
Bibi Ka Maqbara
17th-century Mughal mausoleum known as the Mini Taj, built by Aurangzeb's son for his mother.
Daulatabad Fort
A near-impregnable medieval hilltop fort with some of India's most formidable defensive engineering.
Ellora Caves
UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut complex with 34 Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments.
Goga Baba Hill
A small hill on the edge of Aurangabad offering panoramic city views and an easy trek.
Grishneshwar Temple
The 12th and last Jyotirlinga of Shiva, adjacent to the Ellora Caves complex.
Gul Mandi
Aurangabad's oldest and busiest market, the go-to place for Himroo and Paithani textiles.
Himroo Factory
A working 150-year-old handloom factory producing Aurangabad's signature Himroo fabric.
Jayakwadi Dam
One of Maharashtra's largest earthen dams on the Godavari, with a bird sanctuary on its reservoir.
Kailasa Temple Ellora
The centrepiece of Ellora: a freestanding Shiva temple carved top-down from a single rock mass.
Khuldabad
A medieval Sufi town known as the Valley of Saints, and the burial place of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Panchakki
A 17th-century Sufi complex built around a remarkable hydraulic water mill.
Salim Ali Lake
A bird sanctuary and lake on the edge of Aurangabad named after India's foremost ornithologist.
Siddharth Garden and Zoo
Aurangabad's main public garden with a zoo, aquarium and children's train.
Sunheri Mahal
A 17th-century Mughal pleasure palace now housing a Dr Ambedkar memorial museum.
Best Time to Visit Aurangabad
Plan your trip around the right season
Why visit
Ideal weather for Ajanta and Ellora caves, Bibi Ka Maqbara, and Daulatabad Fort. Cool mornings make long heritage walks comfortable.
Keep in mind
Peak tourist season. Ajanta caves get crowded; arrive early or book entry in advance.
Why visit
Fewer visitors at major sites. Good for early-morning cave visits.
Keep in mind
Marathwada summer is harsh with temperatures crossing 40°C. Not suitable for extended outdoor time.
Why visit
Surroundings turn green and the landscape around the cave complexes looks lush.
Keep in mind
Monsoon humidity and rain can make long walks between cave sites uncomfortable.
How to Reach Aurangabad
Intercity connectivity and travel options
Aurangabad airport (limited flights from Mumbai and Delhi). Aurangabad railway station with connections to Mumbai and Hyderabad. Mumbai (~340 km) by road via NH52.
Getting Around Aurangabad
Local transport and practical tips
Local transport
Autos, app cabs, and MSRTC tourist buses for Ajanta (~100 km) and Ellora (~30 km). City autos for Bibi Ka Maqbara and Daulatabad.