Aurangabad : Dec 2010: Ajanta

Aurangabad : Dec 2010: Ajanta

Aurangabad

Aurangabad is a modern city In Maharashtra(India). When we visit the city we can get the idea that this place is rich in core with Buddhist,Hindu and Jain monuments dating back to 2nd century BC. Some royal dynasties from the Satavahans to the Mughals contributed a lot to make this ancient city into a center for culture and learning. Now a days this city is an important industrial center.

Tourist Tips :

    * Tel.codes : From outside India : +91-240, From within India:0240
    * Best time to visit : October -  March.  In summers (April - July) temperatures touch 45.  Winter (November - March) temperatures are low as 6 ((  I visited this place between 20th - 23rd December 2010, lowest  temperature was 9))
    * Auto-rickshaws , cars and local taxis are available on hire. ( I traveled by my own car which is also very convenient option)
    * I booked MTDC holiday resort before one month of my visit which is a great option. 

Reaching Aurangabad

Aurangabad lies 388 kms north-east of Mumbai.  The best road for traveling from Mumbai is

  Express High way-Chakan- Shikrapur- Supa-Ahemadnagar-Ghodegaon-Pravara Sangam-Aurangabad.

Sites I visited on my trip(20th-23rd Dec.2010) and their distances from Aurangabad City

• Ajanta Caves                   106kms         2-2.5hrs
• Ajanta viewpoint                97kms               2 hrs
• Daulatabad Fort                 14kms      30-45mins
• Ellora Caves                       29kms           45 mins
• Ghrishneshwara Temple      30kms           45 mins
• Aurangabad Caves               7kms           30 mins
• Bibi-ka-Maqbara                 6kms           30 mins
• Panchakki                            5kms           20 mins