Here are various cities that boast of picturesque landscapes, snow capped mountains and world famous monuments. While some possess the best of natural beauties, some offer stunning efforts of man in the forms of monuments, buildings, forts and many more. It does not take a lot for one to call out ‘Taj Mahal’ the moment you say ‘Agra’. Neither does a man who possesses interest in historic monuments find it difficult to recall Ajanta and Ellora caves if you say ‘Aurangabad’. Located amidst hills of Maharashtra, Aurangabad is not short of scenic beauty or man made wonders. Let us see the top 7 places to visit in Aurangabad which you are not supposed to miss on your tour to Aurangabad.
Ellora Caves throw light on the tolerance of the people of ancient India who were ready to accommodate other beliefs and faiths. Ellora Caves are spaced over 2 kilometers and there are 34 caves representing three religions namely Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. The monuments date between 600 A.D. and 1000 A.D. All the 34 temples and monasteries were dug adjacent to each other in the walls of a cliff. The first 12 caves are Buddhist Caves and they are the oldest. The next 17 caves are the Hindu Caves. The last 5 caves are Jain Caves. The architectural expertise and the efforts taken by the artisans in constructing buildings out of rocks have no words to admire enough.
Ghrishneshwar Temple belongs to 18th century. It is just half a kilometer from Ellora Caves. The marvelous architecture is awe-inspiring though you cannot hope to see the complete ancient architecture here owing to the damage caused by Aurangazeb. A peaceful place and it is frequented by tourists, as it is one of the twelve Siva temples.