Travel To Aurangabad

In Aurangabad city, BIBI KA MAQBARA also known as the “poor man’s Taj mahal” and the historic watermill, PANCHAKKI, are worth a visit. Moving out of the city, is the hill top fortress of DAULATABAD or DEVAGIRI.

The 34 rock cut caves of ELLORA are the meeting point of 3 faiths - Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. The 16th cave - the reknowned KAILASH TEMPLE, is the largest monolith ever created in the world and is a fine example of Dravidian art.

The simple austere tomb of Aurangzeb at KHUDABAD, PAITHAN on the banks of the river Godavari, the 30 caves in the horse shoe shaped rock gorge of AJANTA - beautiful frescoes, wall paintings and vivid sculptures, are the finest achievements of the Buddhist monks.

Also accessible are SHIRDI, NASHIK and PITHAIKHORA CAVES.

For the cultural aficionado is the Ellora Festival of Classical Music and Dance with the caves as the backdrop, held every year in the month of March. Aurangabad is famous for “Himroo” and “Mashru” woven fabrics. Bidriware is another ancient profession of this region.

Paithani saris, a collectors item, is an integral part of a Maharashtrian bride’s trousseau.