Aurangabad Adventure

Jay Bedre

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Aurangabad's ancient marvels and vibrant attractions. Discover the rich history, magnificent temples, and breathtaking natural beauty in this 3-day itinerary.

Trip to Aurangabad

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Temples, Gardens, and History

$18

$ 1

Soaring, venerable Hindu temple with painstaking stone-carved decorations & a brick facade.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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21 - 26 min

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Family-friendly locale with a large, serene garden & a zoo with tigers, elephants & an aquarium.

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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15 - 18 min

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Museum with regional artifacts from the 7th to the 12th centuries, including art, coins & fabrics.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Day 2Majestic Forts and Architectural Wonders

$50

$ 1

UNESCO site consisting of 34 ancient monasteries & around 100 caves carved into the volcanic rock.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

24 - 29 min

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Imposing 14th-century minaret situated in a medieval-era fort city with hilltop panoramas.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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1300s fortification made up of concentric walls, bastions, tunnels, cannon posts & bridges.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 3Lakeside Serenity and Cave Exploration

$43

$ 2

Scenic lake named after a famed ornithologist with a bird sanctuary, a garden & seasonal boating.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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16 - 20 min

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Marble Mughal mausoleum built in the mid-1600s with a garden, fountains & intricate carvings.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

12 - 15 min

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Former residence & landscaped garden dating to the 1650s, now home to a small history museum.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

21 - 26 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.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $113 In total

Activities & Food:$110

Transport:$3