Vivanta Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Devagiri fort (also known as Daulatabad fort), is located in Daulatabad town, Maharashtra. It is also famous as one of the seven wonders of Maharashtra. It was built by king Bhila, who was the first of the Yadav kings. The fort has an impeccable defense system to be safer during war times and many techniques to confuse the enemy armies. The most enchanting quality is its location, from the zenith of which you can capture a mesmerizing view of the entire city. The contrast of the ancient...

The invaluable ensemble of caves at Ellora in the Charanandri hills of western India’s Maharashtra State showcases a spirit of co-existence and religious tolerance through the outstanding architectural activities carried out by the followers of three prominent religions, Buddhism, Brahmanism, and Jainism. These caves mark the development of the Vajrayana form of Buddhism and represent a host of Buddhist deities. These Cave is an excellent example of structural innovation and mark the...

Pitalkhora is known for the ancient Buddhist caves that this place has and the beautiful waterfall that can be observed from the trail. There are many myths and legends associated with this location but that is not all it is the spectacular views that this place has that attract tourists. Along with the amazing views, this location is very peaceful and calm, plus being in a wildlife sanctuary many different species of animals, birds, and plants reside in these parts. Sunrise and sunsets, in...

Ajanta caves are ancient cave structures that date back to almost the 1st century BCE. There are 30 caves in this area that are connected with rock-cut stairs that go over the river connecting various different caves together. There are two different types of caves in this area, chaityagrihas (roughly translating from Sanskrit to Hindu prayer halls) and viharas (translating to Buddhist temples or monasteries), there are a few unfinished caves over here as well. Ajanta, as well as Ellora...

Seeking adventure that’s tangled with a history lesson? Then the Ankai Fort Trek is perfect. This easy-to-medium intensity trek has everything in great measure. Adventure lovers get their regular kick climbing to the summit, nature lovers get their share of scenery to marvel at and history buffs can take in a quick a lesson of how forts were built all those years. The twin forts of Ankai and Tankai are located 10kms away from Manmad. Both forts are situated on two different hills, divided by...