Aurangabad Holidays

Aurangabad at a Glance

Named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the city of Aurangabad is a famous tourist hub, and home to many historical monuments and UNESCO world heritage sites. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and is the tourism capital of Maharashtra.

Explore Aurangabad

• The Caves of Aurangabad are distinctive and delightful.
• Visit Salim Ark Lake and Bird Sanctuary to see a great range of local wildlife.

Why a Holiday to Aurangabad?

Aurangabad is an eclectic mix of culture and history with a developing and dynamic modern feel. Offering a great range of attractions, great events and cuisine, Aurangabad is a great alternative to a European city break.

• Bibi Ka Maqbara is the burial site of Aurangzeb’s wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani and, due to its similarity to the Taj Mahal, it is nicknamed the Mini Taj of the Deccan. There are a number of historic Masjid in the city, commonly named after members of Aurangzeb’s family or descendants. Large and decadent in style, they are some of the most stunning examples of architecture in India.

• The 52 Gates in Aurangabad are a reminder of the city’s medieval heritage. Each gate is linked to or named after a local event or historic person and this heritage leads to Aurangabad being nicknamed ‘City of Gates’. Similarly, visit the 12 Buddhist Aurangabad Caves, thought to be around 2010 years old with distinctive Tantric influences noted in the art and design. From here you can see a panoramic view across Aurangabad.

• Salim Ark Lake and Bird Sanctuary is near to the Delhi gate of the city on the Salim Ali Sarovar Lake. It is a wildlife sanctuary which is maintained by the authorities, particularly popular with birds. There are also some gardens for you to enjoy on your visit. For another Indian holiday, our experts also recommend Goa.

• Prozone Mall offers shopppers a wide variety of shops and dining options. For the more traditional experience, visit one of the local bazaars where you can pick up a great local bargain and try some of the great local foods.

• Aurangabad cuisine is a blend of Puneri and Hyderabadi with meat cooked with local spices and herbs being the staple cuisine. Naan Qalia is dish of naan bread served with mutton mixed with spices (qalia). Tahri is another local cuisine where the dish is prepared by adding meat to the rice. Aurangabad restaurants offer a wide range of local cuisines as well as international options, so you’re sure to find something to suit you on your Aurangabad holiday.