Chattrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)
Chattrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Tourist information
Known as the City of Gates, founded in 1601 by Malik Amber, the prime minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah II, considered as one of the most important cities in Maharashtra. It was a seat for the Mughal Empire for quite some period. Aurangzeb, the last great Mughal ruler, took over this city in 1653 and named it Aurangabad, One of the places popularly known for its rich culture, heritage and arts. Aurangabad sees a lot of international-Buddhist tourists due to its two UNESCO world heritage sites i.e. Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Various Mughal sites can be seen around the city of Aurangabad such as Bibi-ka-Makbara, a replica of the Taj Mahal of Agra. Nestled in the Deccan plateau, the climate of Aurangabad is low in humidity with moderate winters and summers. Hotel Bookings in Aurangabad are now available. Contact us for more details.
Destination Information :-
Climate: Semi-Arid(26.0 °C)
Popularity: Ajanta and Ellora caves, Bibi ka Maqbara.
Best time to visit: October-March
Famous Cuisine: Naankhaliya(Naan bread with Mutton curry)
How To reach There :-
Nearest Airport: N. A.Aurangabad Airport / Chikhalthana Airport (IXU)
Nearest Railway Station: N. A.Central Railway – Aurangabad Railway Station (AWB)
Nearest Bus Station: MSRTC Buses, Private Rental Vehicles
Places to see around Aurangabad
Bibi Ka Maqbara
Also known as Dakkhani Taj (Taj of Deccan). Maqbaras are Muslim graves or ‘qabars’ built to preserve the memories of the dead. As the Taj Mahal in Agra was built for Aurangazeb’s mother Mumtaj, Bibi ka Maqbara was built in 1679 for his wife Dilras Banu Begum, by his son Azam Shah in the remembrance of love. The Bibi ka Maqbara looks like an actual replica of Taj Mahal. The structure of Maqbara is covered with ornamental carvings of flower designs and is surrounded by 4 minarets around the mausoleum. The pathway to the Maqbara has 61 fountains and is 488ft in length.
Location Type –Mausoleum
Distance from Aurangabad –5 Kms.
Timing –8 AM to 8 PM
Entrance Fees –10 Rs.
Ajanta Caves
Are a series of 30 Buddhist horseshoe-shaped cave monuments built around 200 BC. This historical monument was named as UNESCO World Heritage in 1983 and is situated northeast of Aurangabad. The caves were accidentally discovered by an officer from British India, John Smith in 1819 when he was on tiger hunting party. The caves consist of stupas and monasteries covered with Buddhist religious arts. The arts on the cave walls use warm colors to depict Buddha’s past lives and rebirths. There are also various carved sculptures and illustrations of Buddhist deities.
Location Type –Ancient Caves Distance from Aurangabad –105 Kms Timing –9 AM to 5 PM Entrance Fees –40 Rs.