Aurangabad, often known as the gateway to the Ajanta and Ellora, holds a significant place in Indian history and culture.
The city offers a radically diverse range of destinations and places to visit and undoubtedly one of the best ways to explore Aurangabad’s rich culture and heritage is on foot.
We make each walk an out of ordinary experience
We are a team which specializes in organising walking tours all over Aurangabad, designed specially for travelers and enthusiasts who take pleasure in exploring both the culture and the environment. We let you explore the wonderful unheard-of regions. Our each walk is specially designed to engage you and inspire you with every step you take.
So get ready to inspire yourself in this city of caves and places.
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Experience Aurangabad
When we say lets walk it’s not just walking, its exploring each and every place brick by brick, letting you be your own explorer, historian or just a traveler.
Often mentioned as the gateway to the caves of Ajanta and Ellora which are also one of the most famous and most visited World Heritage sites, the city of Aurangabad was founded in 1610 AD by Malik Ambar, the prime minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah of Ahmadnagar during his visit to Kharki(Khidki or Window) village. The village once called Kharki was renamed Fatehnagar by Ambar’s son Fateh Khan and later earned its current name after the Mughal prince Aurangzeb when he took its possession in 1653 AD. The city lies along the banks of river Kham and is famous for monuments, shrines, caves and museums. The city on a major trade route that connects India’s sea and land ports to the Deccan area which is known as the ‘Silk Route’.
Aurangabad Walks
The gateway to the World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora, Aurangabad is named after the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. Lying along the right bank of the Kham River, the city is the district headquarters, which offers visitors all the modern comforts and amenities.
Aurangabad is a city in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. Aurangabad is named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The city is a tourist hub, surrounded with many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara.
Explore the temples of Ellora and Grishneshwar, the famous replica of Taj Mahal known as Bibi Ka Maqbara and witness the Panchakki (water mill) which takes its name from the mill which used to grind grain for the pilgrims. This monument located in Aurangabad, displays the scientific thought process put in medieval Indian architecture. The complex of Panchakki had been a place of external abode of the great Sufi Saints who gathered to India in 12th Cent A.D.
Undoubtedly there is no better way to explore this city than on foot. There is so much to see that you can’t miss a single thing, so just drop us a line at Write to us at info@indiacitywalks.com to know more about our walks.
With us
When you explore Aurangabad we make sure that you get the most comfortable accommodations, transfers and logistics. Even if you have visited Aurangabad before we can guarantee that this would be an experience in like never before because our walks keep you informed, entertaining, and unforgettable.
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Experience the magic of the amazing city of Aurangabad while you walk through its streets with us and we can assure you that there is no better way to see the sights of Aurangabad by taking a walk.
About us
We are specilaity travel vertical of India City Walks. Our itineraries vary as each tour is private and tailored to what you would like to see and experience. We will help you design the perfect tour for you and your group.
If you would like to know more about our services or you have any queries on the ‘Aurangabad Walks’ our advisors will be pleased to assist.
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