Aurangabad Heritage Day Tour
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Embark on the captivating "Aurangabad Heritage Day Tour" to explore the rich cultural tapestry of this historical city. Begin your journey with a visit to Bibi Ka Maqbara, the splendid "Tomb of the Lady," adorned with intricate architecture and built in memory of Dilras Banu Begum. Delve into its history with your guide, then move on to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum, where you'll discover artifacts from the Maratha empire. Experience the marvel of the 17th-century Panchakki, a water mill grinding grain for pilgrims. Post-lunch, explore the Aurangabad Caves, featuring ancient Buddhist shrines with captivating carvings. Your insightful tour concludes with a drop-off at your Aurangabad hotel, encapsulating the city's rich heritage in a single day.
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking local guide, if option selected.
- Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
- Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
- Lunch, if option selected.
- Government Taxes.
- Bottled water in the car.
What's not
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Aurangabad
- Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 81 experiences we list in Aurangabad.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 39 of 81.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Aurangabad
Aurangabad is a Deccan city in Maharashtra, the base for the rock-cut Ellora and Ajanta caves, a hilltop fortress and a Mughal-era tomb.
Aurangabad, also called Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, took its older name from the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who governed the Deccan from here before taking the throne, and the city is dotted with old gateways. Bibi Ka Maqbara, a domed tomb finished in 1668 and modelled on the Taj Mahal, is its best-known monument. The Panchakki is a seventeenth-century water mill beside a shrine, and the small Buddhist Aurangabad Caves cut into a hillside date from around the seventh century.
Top-ranked sights in Aurangabad: Bibi Ka Maqbara, Grishneshwar Temple, Aurangabad Caves.
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