Ajanta :
About 110 kms. from the city of Aurangabad, the rock-cut caves of Ajanta nestle in a panoramic gorge, in the form of a gigantic horseshoe. Among the finest examples of some of the earliest Buddhist architecture, caves-paintings and sculptures, these caves comprise Chaitya Halls, or shrines, dedicated to Lord Buddha and Viharas, or monasteries, used by Buddhist monks for meditation and the study of Buddhist teachings.
Ellora Caves :
The Ellora caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are one of the World Heritage Sites in India. The Elora caves are one of the wonders of the time and speak volumes about the excellent craftsmanship of the Ellora artists, sculptors and painters. The structures at Ellora caves are not creation of a particular period but were built over a long period of time from the 6th century AD to 10th century.
Daulatabad Fort :
The fort of Daulatabad is a magnificent fort located 13 km away from Aurangabad. The 12th century fort was built by king Bhillama of Yadav dynasty in the city called Devgiri. However in the subsequent years the city was conquered by Mohammad - Bin - Tughlaq, who changed the name of the city from Devgiri to Daulatabad means 'City of Fortune'. The city was also the capital of India under the reign of Tughlaq.
Bibi ka Maqbara :
Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal, in Agra, in loving memory of his wife Mumtaz. His son Aurangzeb, who overthrew him, built the Bibi-Ka-Maqbara as a mausoleum to his wife Rabia-ud-Durrani.
Panchakki :
The Panchakki (Water Mill) was built in the early years of the 17th century, by the Muslim Sufi Saint Baba Shah Musafir. The complex of Panchakki had been a place of external abode of the great Sufi Saints who gathered to India in 12th Cent A.D.
Aurangabad Travel Guide :
The take off point, for visiting some of the subcontinents greatest art treasures at Ajanta and Ellora, is Aurangabad. A hot tourist destination in the 80's, it is named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Shani Shignapur :
Shani Shingnapur or Shani Shingnapur or Shingnapur or Sonai is a village in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated in Nevasa taluka in Ahmadnagar district, the village is known for its popular temple of Shani, the Hindu god of the planet (graha) Saturn.
Shirdi :
Sai Baba Temple is a holy shrine that is attracting millions of devotees from many years. Located at Shirdi in Maharashtra, Sai Baba Mandir is easily accessible from anywhere in India. Shirdi is a small town in the state of Maharashtra. The nearest railway station to this temple is sited at Manmad. From Manmad, regular services of buses and Taxis are available for Shirdi.
Nashik :
Located on the banks of the consecrated Godavri River at an elevation of 565 meter above the sea level, the holiday destination of Nasik had always been the centre of spiritualism. A city of mythological temples, it assumed a high esteem from Vedic period onwards. A major pilgrim's journey center of the Hindus, Nasik is a city decorated with rich cultural heritage.