Exploring Ghrishneshwar: A Day in Aurangabad

Day 1: Temple Exploration

Ghrishneshwar, India

7:30 AM

Breakfast at Hotel Kailash

Kickstart your day with a delicious Maharashtrian breakfast at Hotel Kailash, featuring Misal Pav and steaming cups of Chai.
Take a 15-minute walk or a short auto-rickshaw ride to the famous Ghrishneshwar Temple.
INR 200, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Visit Ghrishneshwar Temple

Explore the magnificent Ghrishneshwar Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, known for its stunning architecture and spiritual significance.
Simply follow the locals or use Google Maps to navigate to the temple.
INR 50, 1.5 hours

10:30 AM

Explore Ellora Caves

Head to the nearby Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at the incredible rock-cut architecture and intricate sculptures.
It's a 30-minute taxi ride directly to the Ellora Caves entrance.
INR 250, 3 hours

1:30 PM

Lunch at Ajanta Restaurant

Relish authentic Indian cuisine at Ajanta Restaurant, famous for its Thali and vegetarian dishes.
Drive back towards Aurangabad city, which takes approximately 30 minutes.
INR 700, 1 hour

2:30 PM

Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara

After lunch, visit the beautiful Bibi Ka Maqbara, also known as the Mini Taj Mahal, which boasts stunning gardens and architecture.
Take a 15-minute taxi ride from the restaurant.
INR 100, 1.5 hours

4:00 PM

Explore the Aurangabad Caves

Next, head to the Aurangabad Caves, a group of rock-cut Buddhist caves adorned with intricate carvings and paintings.
A 20-minute taxi ride will get you to the caves.
INR 100, 1.5 hours

6:00 PM

Dinner at Vishwa Buffet

Conclude your day with a lavish buffet dinner at Vishwa, known for its expansive menu featuring both Indian and international cuisines.
It's a 30-minute drive back to the restaurant in Aurangabad.
INR 800, 1.5 hours
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