Aurangabad Cavesऔरंगाबाद लेणी
Twelve Buddhist caves on the hill behind Bibi Ka Maqbara, far quieter than Ellora.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
Marathwada
Marathwada
Kind of placeCaves, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyChh. Sambhajinagar, Chh. Sambhajinagar
Entry₹25
About Aurangabad Caves
Twelve Buddhist caves on a hill behind Bibi Ka Maqbara, notable for late-period Tantric imagery and some of the finest figure carving of the era. Far quieter than Ellora and only fifteen minutes from the city centre.
What to see and do
- Twelve caves in two groups
- Late Tantric Buddhist sculpture
- Views over Bibi Ka Maqbara
- Fifteen minutes from the city
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