One Day Heritage Tour: Explore Aurangabad, Daulatabad & Khultabad with a Homestay Experience
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Embark on a one-day heritage tour in Aurangabad, Daulatabad, and Khultabad. Experience a homestay with a local family and indulge in delicious Maharashtrian cuisine. Discover hidden gems and explore the rich history and culture of the region.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Akvin tourism - Arrive in Aurangabad by early morning flight or train, we will pick up from your arrival destination. Our guide will host the tour with a professional driver.
    Journey starts with visiting Sufi village which is around 20km from Aurangabad.
  • Maqbara Malik Amber - We will start the tour from a Sufi village which was a capital of Sufism.

We will visit:

Tomb of Malik Ambar, a slave who became the king and ruled on Deccan area. He was an Ethiopian who rose into the ranks in the army of the Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmednagar.
This place shows the architechture of Nizam shahi.

Tomb of Aurangzeb, the last great Mughal emperor who is a son Shah Jahan.

Few Dargahas to understand more about Sufism and its culture.

Bani Begum garden, the most beautiful and peaceful place in this village.

  • Aurangzeb’s Tomb - Tomb of Aurangzeb, the last great Mughal emperor who is a son Shah Jahan.
    His grave lies beside his spiritual guru Shaikh Zainuddin Chisti as per his last wish. This is a quaint Historical site which is for the passionate history lovers.

  • Government Botanical Garden - We will visit Bani begum baugh here, this place is not mentioned in the maps so the location is different.
    Bani Begum garden is the most beautiful and peaceful place in this village. This place is built for Aurangzeb’s daughter in law, it is known for its Bengal style architecture.

  • Daulatabad Fort - After visiting the Sufi capital, we will visit:

Daulatabad Fort, the most magnificent defensive fort of Deccan area. This fort was built in 12th century by Yadava dynasty. It has an adventurous dark passage and a mesmerizing view from the top.This place used to be a capital of India in 14th century.

  • Bibi Ka Maqbara - After a lunch in the best thali restaurant in Aurangabad, we will visit:

The most emblematic monument of the Mughal capital from 17th century. This place is a replica of Taj Mahal in Agra and also made as in symbol of love.

Drop off at hotel or at departure point by the same day.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch included
  • Entrance fees to all monuments
  • Expert guidance by a professional
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • All parking fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Which is not mentioned in inclusion
  • Air fare
Additional Information

Firstly, this excursion provides the opportunity to enjoy a homestay experiencing the delightful taste of Maharashtrian food. Within a day, you will explore the rich history, heritage and cultural proof of the Aurangabad region via the past’s three capitals.

Our guide will usher you through the most breathtaking and less-known sites around the region.

The journey begins at a petite village called Khultabad, which enjoyed the status of being India’s Sufism capital in the 14th century.

You’ll see fascinating sites often overlooked by even the locals.

Following, we head to the most distinctive Indian fortress, the Daultabad fort. It has been the capital of numerous empires, including the Delhi Sultanate from the 14th century.

To enhance your cultural exposure, we’ll visit a top-notch thali restaurant to savor Maharashtrian cuisine.

Post lunch, it’s time to discover the Aurangabad city, the Mughal Empire’s capital in the 17th century when they reigned supreme in Asia.

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Entrance tickets and guide charges included
  • One time lunch in authentic Indian restaurant
  • Option to book with or without accommodation
Location
Akvin tourism
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Pallavi
Jun 19, 2022
It’s Home: The Best service apartment in Aurangabad - We 3 ladies and 1 child wanted a serviced apartment for staying in Aurangabad for 5 days. And we found gem of a place “It’s Home”. The good things are 1. It’s safe 2. Centrally located 3. Absolutely clean with nice decor 4. Fully equipped kitchenette 5. Grocer, green grocer, eateries very close by 6. Very helping caretaker Mr. Mukesh. He is the best. 7. 2 BHK apartment enough for 4 adults and 2 children 8. Feels homely
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