Things to do in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Aurangabad, officially renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in 2023, is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarters of Aurangabad district and is the largest city in the Marathwada region.
8 places to visit in and around Aurangabad, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Qila-e-Ark
Qila-e-Ark is a 17th-century palace/citadel complex in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb when he was a prince, it served as his royal residence during his subsequent reign as emperor.
- 2Soneri Mahal
Soneri Mahal (Marathi pronunciation: [soˑneˑriˑ mˑhaːlˑ]; lit. "Golden Palace"), is a historic monument located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, situated in the Satmala mountain range.
- 3Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Caves
The Aurangabad caves now known as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Caves are twelve rock-cut Buddhist shrines located on a hill running roughly east to west, close to the city of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
- 4Bhadkal Gate
Bhadkal Gate is a structure in Aurangabad City in Maharashtra, India. This gate is the biggest in the city.
- 5Jama Mosque, Aurangabad
The Jama Masjid is a Friday mosque, located near the Killa Arrak in Aurangabad, in the state of Maharashtra, India.
- 6Alamgir Mosque, Aurangabad
The Alamgir Mosque, now more commonly known as the Shahi Mosque, is a mosque located in Aurangabad, in the state of Maharashtra, India. It was built in 1693 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for his private use.
- 7Bibi Ka Maqbara
The Bibi Ka Makbara is a tomb located in the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was commissioned in 1660 by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's son, Prince Azam Shah, in the memory of his mother Dilras Banu Begum.
- 8Salim Ali Lake
Salim Ali Lake is located near Delhi Gate, one of the many Gates in Aurangabad, opposite Himayat Bagh, Aurangabad. It is located in the northern part of the city.