More reasons to visit Aurangabad

Here are some of the other places to explore on your trip to Aurangabad.

• Food trail: If Ajanta-Ellora caves are not strong enough reasons for you to visit Aurangabad, then its gastronomical delights will surely win you over. The city has Persian and Mughal influence in its food, and delicacies such as Sheermal, Mawa Jalebis, and Naan Qalia are a must-try on your visit to the city. Eat your way through some of the best-slow-cooked delights which can be found at various streets in Aurangabad.  

• Lonar Crater Lake: Located nearly 3.5 hrs from Aurangabad, this lake located in Buldhana district of Maharashtra is a National Geo-heritage Monument. The Lake was created by an asteroid collision and is one of the four such to exist in the world, the other three being in Brazil. This salt lake is a haven for a wide variety of flora and fauna.

• Shani Shingnapur: Picture a town where nobody locks the door. Yes, this exists! The town of Shani Shingnapur, located 80 km southwest of Aurangabad, is known to have a crime rate of zero, and even the banks here follow suit by keeping their doors unlocked. If this has piqued your curiosity, then do plan to visit this town to witness it yourself.

• Paithan and Jayakwadi Dam: Located on the banks of River Godavari, 50 km south of Aurangabad, these massive dams have over two dozen floodgates. The Paithan town is also famous for its textile industries, and Paithani Sarees are a must buy on your visit here.

• Bani Begum Mughal Garden: This impressive garden hosts a group of tombs, which is the mausoleum of Bani Begum, the wife Emperor Aurangzeb’s son. Fluted pillars and fountains adorn the Garden, which is reminiscent of the typical Mughal architecture. The beauty of this place is sure to charm you. 

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The Ajanta and Ellora caves attract thousands of visitors from across the globe. The Ellora caves have a mysterious monolithic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, carved out of a single rock, and is considered to be an architectural marvel! Believed to be carved in the 8th century, such exquisite carving must have required skilled labour with mathematical and scientific intelligence. It is considered to be the largest monolith to be discovered, even larger than the pantheon in Greece. Some also believe the structure was created by extra-terrestrial beings and houses several secrets yet to be explored. So pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in the mystery of these caves on your trip to Aurangabad.