# Things to see in Aurangabad (India): 9 places and when to go

> Aurangabad is a major city in India with around 1,113,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Temples (3), Architecture (2). The best known are Ellora Caves, Kailasa Temple, Ellora and Ghrishneshwar Temple. The best time to come is October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/aurangabad/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** India · 19.8976, 75.3184
- **Population:** About 1,113,000
- **Places:** 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/historia/) (3) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/espiritual/) (3) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/arquitectura/) (2) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/naturaleza/) (1) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/fauna/) (1) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/senderismo/) (1)
- **Best time:** October to March.
- **Also possible:** April and September.
- **Nearest airport:** BOM Mumbai, 272 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Aurangabad

The places in and around Aurangabad, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Ellora Caves](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/grutas-de-ellora/): Ancient cave temples of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism in Maharashtra, India · 21 km
- [Kailasa Temple, Ellora](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/kailasanath-temple/): Temple in Ellora, India · 20 km
- [Ghrishneshwar Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/ghrishneshwar-mandir/): Shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva · 21 km
- [Daulatabad Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/daulatabad-fort/): 12th-century fortified citadel in Maharashtra, India · 12 km
- [Chand Minar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/chand-minar/): Moon tower · 12 km
- [Jama Mosque, Aurangabad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/jama-mosque/): Mosque in India · 1.1 km
- [Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/jaikawadi-wls/): Protected area · 45 km
- [Panchakki](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/panchakki/): Water mill in Aurangabad, Maharashtra · 918 m
- [Devagiri Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/devagiri-fort/): Hiking · 12 km

## When to go to Aurangabad

The best time to visit Aurangabad is **October to March**; also possible: April and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 10 h 55 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 21 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 52 |
| April | Possible | 12 h 28 |
| May | Better not | 12 h 57 |
| June | Better not | 13 h 12 |
| July | Better not | 13 h 06 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 41 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 06 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 32 |
| November | Best time | 11 h 02 |
| December | Best time | 10 h 48 |

In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48. In January, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.

When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Aurangabad

The nearest main airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM, Mumbai), 272 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=19.8976%2C75.3184)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=19.8976%2C75.3184)

## Other towns nearby

- [Malegaon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/malegaon/): 6 places · 111 km
- [Nashik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/nashik/): 20 places · 162 km
- [Pune](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/pune/): 39 places · 217 km
- [Bhiwandi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/bhiwandi/): 8 places · 238 km
- [Kalyan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/kalyan/): 15 places · 238 km
- [Pali](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/pali/): 7 places · 267 km

And all of India, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Aurangabad?

The best known: [Ellora Caves](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/grutas-de-ellora/), [Kailasa Temple, Ellora](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/kailasanath-temple/), [Ghrishneshwar Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/ghrishneshwar-mandir/), [Daulatabad Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/daulatabad-fort/), [Chand Minar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/chand-minar/). In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Aurangabad?

October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48.

### How do you get to Aurangabad?

The nearest main airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), 272 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=19.8976%2C75.3184) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Aurangabad as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).