The tourism capital of Maharashtra, Aurangabad is a famous tourist place. Home to UNESCO world heritage sites, find out what are the popular places to visit in Aurangabadthat will make your trip exciting.
Bibi Ka Maqbara
Located at a distance 5.5 km from Aurangabad it is a beautiful mausoleum and one of the top tourist places to visit. Replica of the Taj Mahal is built in the memory of Rabia-ul-Daurani alias Dilras Banu Begum, the wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Daulatabad Fort
It is an ancient hill fort and best-preserved site in Maharashtra. Built on a 200 m high conical hill, the fort covers the area of 94.83 hectares.
Aurangabad Caves
Located at a distance of 8 km from Aurangabad it is home to 12 artificial rock-cut Buddhists. Situated on top of a hill, the caves comprise of sculptural carvings. Aurangabad is considered among the best heritage places to visit near Mumbai.
Ellora Caves
It is a UNESCO world heritage site that comprises of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Cave Temples. It houses the most exquisite sculptures and contains 34 caves that are excavated out of rocks.
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