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Aurangabad: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

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Jack

17 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through the historical city of Aurangabad, where ancient temples, majestic forts, and exquisite architecture await. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and architectural wonders of this hidden gem in India.

Day 1Unveiling the Majestic Kailasa Temple and Daulatabad Fort
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$45

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Kailasa Temple
UNESCO site consisting of 34 ancient monasteries & around 100 caves carved into the volcanic rock.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$20
24 - 29 min

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Daulatabad Fort
1300s fortification made up of concentric walls, bastions, tunnels, cannon posts & bridges.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
Day 2Chand Minar, History Museum, Bibi ka Maqbara, and More
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$33

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Chand Minar
Imposing 14th-century minaret situated in a medieval-era fort city with hilltop panoramas.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$5
37 - 45 min

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History Museum
Museum with regional artifacts from the 7th to the 12th centuries, including art, coins & fabrics.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
$8
20 - 29 min

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Bibi ka maqbara
Marble Mughal mausoleum built in the mid-1600s with a garden, fountains & intricate carvings.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$13
9 - 11 min

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum, Aurangabad.
War weapons, coins & other artifacts from the Maratha empire are displayed in traditional surrounds.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$8
Day 3Serenity at Salim Ali Lake, Aurangabad Caves, and the Timeless Taj Mahal
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$70

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Salim Ali Lake
Scenic lake named after a famed ornithologist with a bird sanctuary, a garden & seasonal boating.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$5
28 - 34 min

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Aurangabad Caves: Western Group (Caves 1-5)
Complex of 12 6th–8th c. caves with Buddhist shrines, stupas & statues carved into basalt rock.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$15
1082 - 1299 min

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Taj Mahal
17th-century, Mughal-style, marble mausoleum with minarets, a mosque & famously symmetrical gardens.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$50

Budget breakdown: $150 In total

Activities & Food:$148
Transport:$3