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Only one day in Aurangabad? Here's the perfect itinerary covering Bibi Ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort, Ellora Caves, and more with cab booking info.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) is packed with UNESCO sites, Mughal monuments, and ancient caves. Even if you only have one day, you can experience the best of the city with a well-planned itinerary. Here's how to make the most of 24 hours.
Morning (6 AM – 10 AM)
- 6:00 AM — Bibi Ka Maqbara (Taj of the Deccan) — sunrise visit for best photos
- 7:30 AM — Breakfast at Taramati Coffee Restaurant
- 8:30 AM — Panchakki (water mill) — 10 minutes from Bibi Ka Maqbara
Late Morning (10 AM – 1 PM)
- 10:00 AM — Daulatabad Fort (15 km, 30 min drive) — climb the fort, enjoy hilltop views
- 12:00 PM — Grishneshwar Temple (near Ellora, 15 km from Daulatabad)
Afternoon (1 PM – 4 PM)
- 1:00 PM — Lunch at a local restaurant near Ellora
- 2:00 PM — Ellora Caves (2 km from Grishneshwar) — focus on Kailasa Temple (Cave 16)
- 3:30 PM — Quick visit to Cave 10 (Vishvakarma)
Evening (4 PM – 7 PM)
- 4:30 PM — Return to Aurangabad city
- 5:00 PM — Aurangabad Caves (9 km from city) — Buddhist rock-cut caves
- 6:30 PM — Shopping at Gulmandi for rokadiya bangles and paithani sarees
Book a Full-Day Cab
Satya Cabs offers full-day Aurangabad sightseeing packages from ₹2,000 (Sedan) to ₹3,500 (Innova Crysta). Includes pickup, all monuments, and return. Call +91 73910 70797.
