tourist places in sambhajinagar

                             TOURIST PLACES IN SAMBHAJINAGAR 


1  Ajanta cave and Ellora cave : Located approximately 20 km from North-west of Aurangabad, these caves are 12 rock-cut Buddhist shrines dating back to the 6th and 7th century. Aurangabad Caves are divided into three groups; Cave 1 to 5 is the first group, Cave 6 to 9 is the second group & Cave 10 to 12 comprises the third group.

These caves are carved out of soft basalt rock and are now under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India.

  • Timings: 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
  • Entry Fee: ₹ 10 for Indians, ₹ 100 for foreign tourists


2 Bibi ka maqbara : If you think Taj Mahal is the epitome of love, you must visit Bibi-ka-Maqbara. This beautiful structure is the mausoleum of Rabia- Ul – Daurani who was the wife of Aurangzeb. The maqbara was constructed in 1661 and is often called Taj of the Deccan for sharing a resemblance with the Taj Mahal of Agra. Also, it is the second largest structure built during Aurangzeb’s reign. The maqbara is built on an elevated platform and has four minarets at its four corners. Exquisite marbles and intricate designs are the most talked-about aspects of Bibi-ka-Maqbara.


  • Timings: 08:00 am – 08:00
  • Entry Fee: ₹ 25 for Indians, ₹ 300 for foreign


  • 2 PANCHAKKI: touristsPanchakki is a water mill that was built by Hazrat Baba Shah Musafir in 1734. It worked on water mechanism and was mainly used to grind grains for pilgrims. The premises has a court, madrasa, mosque, sarai, house of the minister, and house for females. Panchakki gets water from an underground water stream that is a tributary of the Harsul River. Earthen pipes transport the water to a distance of 6 km. Though it was built for an altogether different purpose, the whole surrounding looks beautiful. It also has a 300-year-old banyan tree that adds to the magnificence of the place.
    • Timings: 06:30 am – 09:30 pm
    • Entry Fee: ₹ 5 for Indians; ₹ 100 for foreign tourists





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