Day 1 - Arrival Day and Local Aurangabad Tour
Assuming your arrival timing is around 12:00 noon. You may find a good place to stay at a hotel near Kranti Chowk.
- Hotel Options:
- The Manor Hotel, approx. INR 2000 – 3000/-
- Hotel Green Olive, approx. INR 1000 – 2000/-
After checking in and refreshing, head out for lunch near Kranti chowk. Lunch Options – Within 2 km radius of Kranti chowk
- Bhoj Restaurant – Authentic Maharashtrian Veg Thali is famous
- Yalla Yalla – Osmanpura: Serving delicious Veg and Non-Veg Items. Golden Fried Prawns and Mutton handi are a must-try.
Panchakki Historical Place – It is known for its water mill and is designed to generate energy through water brought down from a spring on a mountain. You can enjoy watching the peaceful serene Panchakki and the fish in it.
- Entry fee: INR 5/-
- Duration – 30 mins
- Distance from Kranti Chowk - 4km
- Timing- 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Bibi Ka Maqbara Monument – It is a historical place also considered as a symbol of Aurangzeb’s conjugal fidelity. It is around 2 km from Panchakki. Enjoy the evening and watch the beautiful sunset through the Minars of the Maqbara. Lure in the grass and click memorable photographs.(Duration – 2 hours)
- Timing – 8 am to 8 pm
- Entry fee: INR 25/- and For Foreigners INR 300/-
Bibi ka Maqbara
Snacks options @Nirala Bazar
- Backstreet Cafe – Desi style Pizza, Pasta (Must try)
- The Graduate Restaurant – Explore chaat items, Tokri chaat and chinese items are few of the popular ones.
- Ashoka Restaurant – Must try paper dosa, famous for all types of South Indian food.
Stroll around the Nirala Bazar area – for various shopping purposes, a big market where you can find local handmade footwear, handicrafts, local Sindhi artisans and numerous branded shops. After roaming and shopping, below are the good places for your dinner.
Dinner Options @Nirala Bazar:
- Kareem’s Mughlai Restaurant for non-veg lovers – Chicken Biryani and Afghani Kabab are famous
- That Baat on Samarth Nagar Road – Famous for authentic Gujrathi veg thali.
- Post dinner, it is recommended to visit Tara Pan Center located near Peer Bazar. Famous for its variety of paans ranging from Rs. 10 to 10000.
Overnight stay and rest at your hotel.
Day 2 - Sightseeing Outskirts Aurangabad
Start your day a bit early (7:30 AM) and have a yummy breakfast.
- Breakfast Options: Kalyani Misal, Osmanpura
- Famous street side breakfast items like Pohe, Idli Sambar are available on local stalls.
Ellora Caves: Head towards Ellora caves. This famous place is about 29 km away from the centre of the city. Spend quality time with your friends and family. There are over 100 caves carved out of a single rock. Pay tributes to the Kailash Temple.
- Duration – 2 to 3 hours
- Timing: 9 am to 5:30 PM
- Entry fees: INR 40/- For Foreigners INR 600/-
- MTDC Uphar Gruha – Enjoy thali here, at the entrance of Ellora caves.
Ellora Caves
Khultabad 4 km from the Ellora cave, one must visit the Tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
You may also visit the famous Shri Bhadra Maruti Temple of Khultabad – Dedicated Lord Hanuman.
Lunch Options:
- Hiranya Resorts, Ellora road – Various authentic food options, you can also enjoy Hurda Party during Winter visit.
- Hotel Panchavati, Ellora road – Famous Dhaba style food, KolhaPuri Dal Tadka and Sindhi Thali.
Head towards Deogiri/Daulatabad Fort – The fort is about 13.2 km from Ellora caves. You will reach the fort in 15-20 mins from Ellora road. This fort is the identity of Aurangabad’s historic legacy. It will take approx. 30-40 mins to climb up the fort and enjoy the beautiful sunset from the top of the fort. Spend quality time of about an hour and a half here. You may have local street food like Pani puri, Bhel at the food stalls nearby.
It's recommended to return to the city after the day long tour. You can choose your dinner from the options below.
- Gayatri Mewar Thali Restaurant, Kranti Chowk – Famous Rajasthani Thali, Sindhi Thali and Punjabi Thali.
- Zhalak Restaurant, Khadkeshwar – Famous for Chicken Thali and Mutton Thali in Mughlai Style.
Overnight stay and rest at your hotel.
Day 3 - Local Tour and return
The day can be started with breakfast at any of the following places :
- Breakfast options on Gullmandi Chowk Bhalla
- Chaat centre, Aurangpura – Try various Sindhi food options like Dal Pakwan and Bhalla
- Gayatri Chat Bhandar, Aurangpura – Famous Dal Kachori and local food items.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum – This is located 4 km from Kranti Chowk. One can reach in 15-20 mins. It is famous for preserving ancient antique weapons and other belongings of the great Maratha Empire. Also, one can take a stroll towards the magical Delhi Gate to see the beautiful ancient carvings.
- Duration – 30 mins
- Timing: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
- Entry fee: INR 5/- For Foreigners INR 100/-
- Shopping options in the Aurangpura area
Shopping options in the Aurangpura area
- Pathan Gate – Stroll around this market for the best variety of handbags, ladies purses, fashionable clothing and footwear.
- Gulmandi Market – Famous for local handmade households, decore items, You can have lunch on or around Buddi Lane and Kranti Chowk. Spend 2 hours shopping at Aurangpura and Gulmandi market.
Lunch options:
- Hotel Sagar, near Buddi Lane: Must have Naan Khaliya – Aurangabad’s signature dish
- Hotel Swad, Kranti Chowk – Famous for Punjabi Dishes and Veg Thali
- Zabee’s Ismail Family Restaurant, Buddi Lane – Authentic Chicken Tandoori and Mutton Masala are famous here.
Head back to the hotel as per your travel arrangements. Avoid the evening traffic before 4:30 PM