Weekend Escape Near Aurangabad: Temples, Caves & Culture

Day 1: Caves & Culture

Aurangabad, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Ghar Restaurant

Begin your day with a hearty Indian breakfast at Ghar Restaurant, known for its delicious poha and chai, setting you up for a day of exploration.
Drive from your accommodation to Ghar Restaurant, located 15 minutes away.
INR300, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit Ajanta Caves

Travel 100 km to the UNESCO-listed Ajanta Caves, famous for their stunning rock-cut Buddhist temples adorned with intricate frescoes.
Take the Aurangabad-Jalna road, continuing on the Ajanta road for a picturesque drive.
INR600 (entry fee), 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Hotel Anjuman

Enjoy a traditional Maharashtrian thali at Hotel Anjuman, featuring various local delicacies, just a short drive from the caves.
Drive back to the main road and head towards the hotel for lunch, approximately 30 minutes away.
INR500, 1 hour

2:30PM

Explore Ellora Caves

Head to the magnificent Ellora Caves, just 30 km from Ajanta, where you can witness incredible rock-cut architecture representing multiple religions.
Drive on the Aurangabad-Ellora road to reach this UNESCO World Heritage site.
INR600 (entry fee), 3 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Silver Oak Restaurant

Savour a delightful dinner at Silver Oak Restaurant, known for its ambience and multi-cuisine offerings including Mughlai food.
Drive back to Aurangabad city, about 30 minutes away.
INR700, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Historical Wonders

Aurangabad, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Vaishali Restaurant

Start your day with a South Indian breakfast at Vaishali, famous for its dosas and filter coffee.
A 10-minute drive from your hotel, Vaishali is an iconic breakfast spot.
INR350, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit Panchakki

Visit Panchakki, a historic water mill with an impressive water feature and beautiful gardens, giving insight into the architectural innovation of the past.
A quick 15-minute drive from the restaurant leads you to Panchakki.
Free, 1 hour

10:30AM

Head to Daulatabad Fort

Travel to the imposing Daulatabad Fort, one of the best-preserved forts in India, known for its strategic location and impressive defenses.
Drive for approximately 15-20 minutes via the Ahmednagar road.
INR500 (entry fee), 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Hotel Panchavati

Refuel with a delicious lunch at Hotel Panchavati, famous for their Biryani and other local dishes.
Make your way back towards Aurangabad city, about 30 minutes away.
INR600, 1 hour

2:30PM

Explore Bibi Ka Maqbara

Conclude your weekend with a visit to Bibi Ka Maqbara, a beautiful mausoleum often referred to as the 'Taj of Deccan'.
A short 20-minute drive from the restaurant takes you to this architectural gem.
INR100 (entry fee), 1.5 hours

4:30PM

Coffee at Cafe Bizarre

Enjoy a relaxing coffee break at Cafe Bizarre, ideal for reminiscing about the memories made over the weekend.
Head back towards the city center, just 10-15 minutes away.
INR250, 1 hour
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