One day tour: Aurangabad, Daulatabad & Khultabad with home-stay

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About this activity

First of all, this tour will give you an experience cum option of staying with a family, to taste delicious Maharashtrian cuisine.

During one day. you will discover the rich heritage, history and culture of Aurangabad region by visiting 3 capitals from the past.

Our guide will show you the most unknown and beautiful places from the area.

We will start by a small village named Khultabad which was a capital of Sufism in India in 14th century.

You will visit some places which are even unknown to locals.

Later, we will visit the most unique fort in India called Daultabad fort. This place was a capital of many empires as Sultanate of Delhi from 14th century.

To complete the cultural experience, we will bring you to the best thali restaurant for tasting Maharashtrian food.

After the lunch, you will explore the capital of Mughal empire named as Aurangabad from the 17th century, when they were the most powerful empire in Asia.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Hindi, Marathi, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Akvin Tourism

Ages: Infants (8–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Lunch: The best thali food in authentic thali restaurant
Included: Entrances of all monuments
Included: Professional guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking fees

Not included

Not included: Which is not mentioned in inclusion
Not included: Air fare

Itinerary

Stop 1

40 min Admission included

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.
Stop 2

45 min Admission included

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

30 min Admission included

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.
Stop 4

40 min Admission included

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

2 hours Admission included

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

3 hours Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Rajwada Aurangabad
Hotel Raviraj
Great Punjab Hotel
Hotel Gurjas
Hotel The Sky Court
Hotel O Padampura Near Railway Station Formerly Shree Maya
Treebo Admiral Suites New Usmanpura
Hotel Avon International
The One Hotel
Hotel Sparkling Pearl
OYO 10416 Hotel Arts Executive
Saikrupa Hotel

and 54 more pickup points

We will pick you up from your hotel/ train station/ bus station/ airport

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Options

A day tour without home-stay

Private

Duration: 9 hours

Lunch, bottle of water

AC car

Pickup included
A day tour with home-stay

Home stay: For making a memorable experience, we offer you a stay with an Indian family including breakfast and dinner.

Private

Breakfast, lunch and dinner: The dinner will be served with the family for a cultural exchange.

AC car

Pickup included