Aurangabad Tour Packages

Aurangabad is home to a myriad of historical wonders. For this reason, avid travelers love to book Aurangabad tours. Also, due to the close vicinity to Shirdi and Nashik, the town remains thronged with scores of tourists. Offering a richly woven tapestry of sights and sounds, the city is worth exploring at least once in a time.

Meticulously designed Aurangabad tour packages help you to get the most out of your holidays in the historical town. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to temples, these packages include all the attractions. Well-planned itineraries allow you to experience the quaint town wearing a rustic charm from close quarters.

Although there are many attractions that adorn Aurangabad yet Ajanta caves tour steals the limelight. One of the best places to visit in Aurangabad, these caves render you speechless. Flaunting the tag of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the caves open up as a potpourri of several other caves.

Planning a trip to Aurangabad promises an exciting holiday experience. Paying homage at one of twelve Jyotirlingas, savoring traditional Tughlaq cuisines and much more are important highlights of Aurangabad holiday packages. Complete your sojourn by visiting Bibi Ka Maqbara, a monument showing a striking similarity to the Taj Mahal.

FAQs of Aurangabad

Q: Where is Aurangabad located?

Ans: Aurangabad is a historical city situated in Maharashtra State. There are many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara (replica of Taj Mahal) and Panchakki. You will find a fusion of Mughal and modern architecture.

Q: Why Aurangabad is known as City of Gates ?

Ans: Aurangabad is known as city of Gates as it had 52 Gates and strong presence of these can be felt while you are travelling through the city.

Q: Ques: How can we reach at Aurangabad ?

Ans: You can reach Aurangabad from the following three modes:

By Road - Being a tourist destination, Aurangabad is well connected to major cities. You can drive from Mumbai which is at Approx 360 Kms, Pune at approx. 240 Kms, Shirdi at 130 Kms, Nashik at 200 Kms etc.

By Rail - The Aurangabad Railway station is located in the city with trains running to and from all the major cities. Two trains to Mumbai run twice a day on a regular basis. Manmad Junction, which lies at approx. 120 kms. away from Aurangabad, is another major railway station.

By Air - The Aurangabad airport has an efficient connectivity with major cities like Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Udaipur.

Q: Is Aurangabad a worth visit destination?

Ans: Aurangabad is a city with various tourists attractions. Buddhist Caves, Mughal Monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites attract a large number of tourists every year in Aurangabad. This is a worth visit tourist place and known as tourism capital of Maharashtra.

Q: What are the sightseeing places, we can see in Aurangabad?

Aurangabad is one of the most famous cities in Maharashtra and we shall recommend you to visit the following important places:

Ajanta Caves- Top the list of favorites when one visits Aurangabad. Declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Ajanta Caves have been visited by tourists from all parts of the world.
Ellora Caves- These Caves are spaced over 2 kilometers and there are 34 caves representing three religions namely Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.
Bibi Ka Maqbara- If you still think only Taj Mahal is the ultimate symbol of love, you must visit 'Bibi Ka Maqbara', one of the historic places that must be visited.
Grisheneshwar Temple- This temple is one of the shrines mentioned in Shiva Purana and is considered to be the last Jyotirlinga.
Daulatabad Fort- It is a rock fortress, proudly standing on a stranded hill clearly dominating the otherwise flat terrain.
Devgiri Fort- This is very beautifully located fort on the single mountain and there is a good view from the top of the fort.

Q: How far Ajanta Caves are from Aurangabad ?

Ans: Ajanta Caves are approx. 100 kms from Aurangabad which takes approx. 3 hrs. drive.

Q: Why Ajanta Caves are famous?

Ans: The Ajanta caves are rock cut caves, total 30 in number, which dates back to 2nd century. This is a UNESCO world heritage site & famous for its paintings. The caves boasts painting and sculptures which are proof of rich Indian art and cultural history.

Q: When Ajanta Caves are closed?

Ans: Ajanta Caves are closed on Monday.

Q: How far is Ellora from Aurangabad ?

Ans: Ellora Caves are approx. 30 Kms from Aurangabad which will take less than an hour drive.

Q: Ques: Why Ellora Caves are famous?

Ans: The Ellora Caves consist of 34 caves built between 5th and 10th century CE under the patronage of Rashtrakuta Dynasty. One of the largest rock-cut temple cave complexes in the world and consider as a UNESCO world heritage site.

Q: Are Ellora Caves open every day?

Ans: No, Ellora Caves are closed on every Tuesday.

Q: Can We visit Ajanta and Ellora in a single day ?

Ans: We do not recommend to visit Ajanta and Ellora in one day as it makes hectic tour.

Q: How many days do you recommend to visit Aurangabad?

Ans: We do recommend minimum 02 Nights to visit Aurangabad and near by UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It may vary from Guest’s arrival city.

Q: Where can we stay at Aurangabad?

Ans: There are many Hotels to accommodate Guests at Aurangabad and some of the recommended Hotels are Welcomhotel Rama International, Vivanta Aurangabad, The Fern Residency, Lemon Tree Hotel, VITS, The Aures etc what Indian Holiday can offer at discounted price.

Q: Can we visit Shirdi with Aurangabad ?

Ans: Yes, Shirdi can be possible to visit along with Aurangabad which is at approx. 125 kms.

Q: What is the best time to visit Aurangabad?

Ans: The best time to visit Aurangabad is from October to March when city remains pleasant and green.

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