9:00 AM - Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aurangabad. You will then head to Bibi Ka Maqbara, also known as the "Tomb of the Lady." Admire the stunning architecture of this mausoleum built by Prince Azam Shah in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum. Your guide will provide you with insights into the history and architecture of this beautiful monument.10:00 AM - Next, you will visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum, which is dedicated to the Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji. The museum houses an impressive collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the Maratha empire, including weapons, paintings, and manuscripts. Your guide will provide you with information about the exhibits and the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji.11:00 AM - After the museum, you will visit the Panchakki, a water mill built in the 17th century that was used to grind grain for the pilgrims visiting the nearby Dargah of Baba Shah Musafir. Your guide will tell you about the history and working of the water mill, which is powered by an underground channel that carries water from a nearby spring.12:00 PM - After lunch, you will head to the Aurangabad Caves, a group of 12 rock-cut Buddhist shrines located on a hillside. These caves date back to the 6th and 7th centuries and feature intricate carvings, sculptures, and frescoes depicting Buddhist teachings and stories. Your guide will provide you with insights into the history, art, and culture of these ancient caves.2:00 PM - Your tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Aurangabad.
India · Monuments
Aurangabad Heritage Day Tour
The journey
- 01 Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara, the "Tomb of the Lady"
- 02 Explore the Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum
- 03 See the historic 17th-century Panchakki water mill
- 04 Discover the rock-cut Buddhist shrines of the Aurangabad Caves
- 05 Learn about local history, art, and architecture from your guide
- 06 Private AC vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off
Discover Aurangabad’s rich heritage on a half-day tour that brings together Mughal architecture, Maratha history, historic engineering, and ancient Buddhist art. Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara, often called the "Tomb of the Lady," and explore its elegant design with insights from your guide.
Continue to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum to view artifacts from the Maratha empire, then see the 17th-century Panchakki water mill and learn how it once served visiting pilgrims. After lunch, explore the Aurangabad Caves, where rock-cut shrines, carvings, sculptures, and frescoes reveal the region’s deep cultural and archaeological legacy.
Discover Aurangabad’s rich heritage on a half-day tour that brings together Mughal architecture, Maratha history, historic engineering, and ancient Buddhist art.
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What's Included
- Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
- English speaking local guide, if option selected.
- Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
- Lunch, if option selected.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Government Taxes.
What's Not Included
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Know before you go
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Please provide up pick up information at least one day before the tour
- Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time.
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