Ajanta and Ellora Caves Tourism

Ellora Caves: One of the largest, ancient rock cut temple complexes of the world and one of the most visited UNESCO World heritage site in the country, Ellora caves are located at a distance of 29 kms the city of Aurangabad. Over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills, featuring Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600-1000 CE period, 34 of which are open to the public. The coexistence of structures from three different religions serve as a splendid visual representation of the prevalent religious harmony of ancient India.

Local cuisine:

Ruled by both the Mughals of the North and the Nizams of Hyderabad, Aurangabad has a versatile and exquisite cuisine. Being a Muslim predominated area, this place is a gourmand's delight, especially for non-vegetarians.

• NaanKhaliya: A simple dish of Sheermal or the naan bread cooked in a tandoor served with Khaliya, a spicy red mutton curry, the NaanKhaliya is a must try once you are in Aurangabad.
• Kebabs are yet another speciality of the place. The tender, mouth-watering beef kebabs in Buddi Galli and Roshan Gate are a must try.
• Once you are in Aurangabad during Ramadan, Haleem is a must try.
• Mawa Jalebis are thicker, brown in colour, made from condensed milk and taste more like Gulab Jamun. The freshly made jalebi’s tastes best at Shahganj near Roshan Gate.

Some of the best restaurants in Aurangabad include:

• Green Leaf Veg cuisine (Chinese, Indian)
• Swad (Indian)
• Great Sagar Restaurant (Indian, Asian)
• Indian Asian (Indian, Asian)
• Rama International (Indian, Asian)
• Citrus Café (Italian, Chinese, Indian)