Aurangabad Tours
Set on the crossroads of North and South India, fascinating Aurangabad gained importance during the Middle Ages. Named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzaeb, Aurangabad in Maharashtra serves as a base for those traveling to the historic Ajanta and Ellora caves.
Aglitter with architectural gems like Bibi Ka Maqbara, Panch Chakki (a medieval watermill), Ghrishneshwar Temple and the Pitalkhora caves, Aurangabad in Maharashtra is a delightful tour destination, frequented by history enthusiasts and lovers of ethnic art.
See remnants of the glorious centuries when dynasties such as Vakatakas, Satavahanas and Chalukyas ruled over this land and patronized arts, crafts and learning.
Aurangabad tours take you to Paithan located at a distance of 50 kilometers from the main city. Photograph exotic birds as you picnic near the Jayakwadi Dam. Also visit the Dnyaneshwar Garden.
Explore the 12th century fortress in Devgiri or Daulatabad located at a distance of 13 kilometers from the main Aurangabad city. As legend goes Mohammad-Bin-Tuglaq was so taken in by the scenic splendor of Deogiri mountains that he decided to move his capital to Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India and that led to the establishment of Daulatabad.
Tour the temple of Girija Mata located at Mhaismal, situated at a distance of 25 kilometers from the main Aurangabad city and see the fantastic Lonar Crater that came into existence more than 50, 000 years back. In fact this crater is one of the five known craters on the entire Earth's surface.
Enjoy a fun wildlife tour to the Gautala Wildlife Sanctuary located on the outskirts of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India with Destination India Tourism packages.
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