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AURANGABAD

Aurangabad was once the capital of the Mughal Empire, under Emperor Aurangzeb, after it is named as Aurangabad. It was a Aurangzeb’s main base until his death in 1707, and he was buried in nearby Khuldabad. Apart from this Bibi ka Maqbara and few surviving building from the Mughal Period. Aurangabad is now an important industrial city.

BIBI KA MAQBARA

The most important surviving building from the Mughal period is the Bibi ka Maqbara of 1650-57. It has a nick name of “Poor Man’s Taj“. The Tomb of Rabia Durani, the Daughter-in-law of Mumtaz Mahal the woman for which the Taj Mahal was built. The Bibi ka Maqbara has four four tapering minarets but they are octagonal rather than circular. There is also a mosque on the west side of the Tomb.

Timings : 08:00 am to 06:00 pm

Distance :

1.)From Aurangabad Railway Station is 5.8 km

2.)From City Center it is 7.2km

3.)From Airport it is 13km

DAULATABAD FORT

It is one of he the India’s most remarkable examples of medieval military architecture. Daulatabad was originally known as Devagiri or Deogiri, the hill of the gods. The Mughal’s took the fort in 1633 without a battle, having bribed a Nizam Shahis general with more than a million rupees to open its gates. It as later fought over by the Marathas and the forces of the Nizam of Hyderabad.

Timings : 08:00 am to 06:00 pm

BHADRA MARUTI TEMPLE, KHULDABAD

Bhadra Maruti Temple, Khuldabad is a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Hanuman, located at Khuldabad, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The temple is located four kilometers from the Ellora Caves. This temple is famous for wishes. The idol of hanuman is portrayed in a reclining or sleeping posture. It is one of the three places where hanuman is represneted in reclining or sleeping posture.

ELLORA CAVES

The Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Caves of Ellora which has a cut deep basalt cliff face 20km west to Aurangabad, are a stunningly originally collection of architectural masterpiece. There are total 33 Caves. Around 1km from Ellora Caves there is a Grishneshwar Temple which is known as a 1 of the joytiling of 11 joytiling. The shrine is dedicated to Shiva, and is a fine example of 18th century Hindu architecture.

Timings : Wednesday to Monday from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm

AJANTA CAVES

This caves are spectacularly located on the side of a remote, forested hill, overlooking a horseshoe-shaped bend in the River Waghora. Inside the caves there are some remarkably well preserved paintings and carvings the most complete representation of the early Buddhist tradition to be found in India. The Ajanta caves are usually approached by road from Aurangabad which is 85kms.

Timings : Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 05:30 pm

The best time to Visit Aurangabad is between October to March Beacuse this time the city remains pleasant and green. For more Travel photos you can follow on Instagram @indiatravel9https://www.instagram.com/indiatravel97/.

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RAMDEGI WATERFALL

RAMDEGI a small village located in the district of CHANDRAPUR which comes under the State of MAHARASHTRA. This village Population is approx 580 persons. The main village near Ramdegi is CHIMUR. It is one of the Picnic Spot in Chandrapur District. Here you can see many small birds and butterflies and different different sounds which you have never heard before.

HOW TO TRAVEL TO THIS PLACE :

Nearest Railway Station : CHANDRAPUR which is located on the main line of CHENNAI DELHI RAILWAY LINE. Distance From Chandrapur Railway Station : 78 KM

Nearest Airport : Dr. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT which is located in NAGPUR CITY. From here Ramdegi is approx 116 KMS.

The best part of this waterfall is you can see here the clear blue water with clear visibility of fish. This waterfall has 365 days water. You can visit anytime in the year. First there is a small temple below and then the waterfall. You can feel very pleasant because it is surrounded by jungle from every side. While Entering you have to note the Vehicle number and how many persons are travelling beacuse it comes under Government of Maharashtra (FOREST DEPARTMENT).

After waterfall you can also visit the Bhuddha Temple exactly above the Waterfall and there are steps to go above from the other side of the waterfall. From the Buddha temple you can see the jungle. This jungle is a Part of the TADOBA JUNGLE. This jungle is famous for the tiger’s and many wild animals.

While traveling to this place please make sure that you don’t make place dirty as well as avoid drinks and smoking so that no animals and nature gets spoiled. Don’t take speakers so that small birds don’t die due to noise pollution.

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EASTERN MAHARASHTRA

Eastern Part Of Mahrashtra is also known as VIDARBHA. The main city in EASTERN MAHARASHTRA is NAGPUR. Nagpur serves as the state’s second capital. It is also known as the CENTER OF INDIA. It has some interesting buildings from the Maratha and British Periods. From the period of 1743 to 1853 was ruled by the BHONSLE PRINCELY FAMILY. NAGPUR is the WINTER CAPITAL of Maharashtra. It is famous for Orange. Nagpur is also Known as the Orange City. The best time to visit Nagpur is from October to March. You can Travel to Nagpur By Air, Rail and Road ways. Nagpur is also called as Tiger Capital.

PLACES TO VISIT IN NAGPUR :

OLD BHONSLE CHATTRIS.

Old Bhonsle Chattris is located near the Nava Shukhrawari, close to the Nag River. The period between 1743 to 1853 was ruled by the Bhonsle Princely family.

2. SITABALDI FORT.

Sitabaldi Fort located in the center of the Nagpur City. This Fort is closed for General Public. On 15th August and 26th January only it is open for general public. This fort is a popular Tourist place in Nagpur. This fort has played a important role in Anglo Maratha War.

3. ZERO MILESTONE.

This large pillar is known as the ZERO MILESTONE which is located near the state assembly, just to the east of the Sitabaldi Fort. This is made from the Sand Stone. It is known as the Mid Point of India beacuse here east west and north south road’s get connected.

4. HIGH COURT.

Old building of the Nagpur High Court. This is located a kilometer and a half to the west of the Zero Point. This building was designed by the Henry Med. This is one of the finest buildings of the late british Period in India.

5. RAMTEK.

Ramtek one of the most important pilgrimage Center. It is 38KM northeast of Nagpur. It has several temples dedicated to the Hindu God Ram and other avatars of Vishnu. Ramtek is also known for Ancient Jain Temples with the Statues of Tirthankara.

6. SEVAGRAM ASHRAM.

Sevagram Ashram which is located to he south east of Nagpur which is almost 68KMS from Nagpur. Sevagram Ashram is located in the town of Wardha. It is the Mahatma Gandhi’s home from 1933. It is the memorial to Gandhi. The Best Place to Visit.

7. TADOBA NATIONAL PARK.

Tadoba National Park is also known as the “TADOBA ANDHARI RESERVE”. It is located in the Chandrapur District which is 144.8KMS from Nagpur City. This National Park was created in the year 1955. It is open for Visitors from October to June and on every Tuesday it is Closed. It has two main gate i.e. Kolara Gate and & Mohurli Gate.

8. UMRED PAUNI KARHANDLA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY.

Umred Pauni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary which is located in Nagpur District and Bhandara Disrict. This is about 58KMS from Nagpur and 60KMS from Bhandara. This sanctuary has a connection with Tadoba National Park through the Wainganga River. Huge Male tiger Jai which has gone missing from October 2017.

This are the best place to see in Eastern Maharashtra i.e. Nagpur, Wardha, Chandrapur, Ramtek. To get more travel pics and a info about place get connect to instagram @indiatravel97. Thank you..!!!!!