Aurangabad Caves: Aurangabad was founded in 1653 by Aurangzeb who established his capital here once he became the viceroy of Deccan. Just outside the city, are located the 6th century caves displaying the influence of Tantric cult in the iconography and architectural designs of the caves. In all, there are nine caves which are mainly viharas. the most interesting those are cave 3 and 7. The former is supported on 12 highly arnate columns and has sculptures depicting scenes from the legendary 'Jataka' tales. Caves 7 with its detailed figures of bejeweled woman also has a dominating sculpture of a 'Bodhisattva'. praying for deliverance.

Bibi Ka Maqbara: Situated about 5 kms from the Aurangabad city is Bibi ka Maqbara, the burial place of Aurangabad's 1st wife, Rabi ud-Durani. It is an imitation of the Taj at Agra, and is the only example of mughal architecture of its kind in the Deccan plateau.

Pan Chakki: Panchakki (Water wheel) takes its name from the mill, which used to grind grain for the pilgrims. It was designed to generate energy via water, brought down from a spring on a mountain. Malik Ambar architect of Aurangabad city himself built it, in 1695. It also has the tomb of Baba Shah Muzaffar, a Sufi Saint.

Daulatabad Fort (13 kms): This fort was built by the Yadava dynasty in 1187 and was known as Deogiri. It was renamed Daulatabad 'City of Fortune', by Mohd.-bin-Tughlaq who shifted his capital temporarily here in 1326 A.D. Daulatabad was held as a fine fortress by successive dynasties in the Deccan. Dominated by a great conical hill, Daulatabad commanded a natural pass; artificial scarping made it impregnable. The Chand Minar, a 30 metres high minarat with three circular galleries, looked down over the approach from the noth and east and laid a defensive as well as religious role in this fortress.