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If You Love Ajanta and Ellora, You Will Love MP

  • Aurangabad is now called Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. You live next to world famous caves.
  • MP has old caves too. Bhimbetka has rock paintings that are thousands of years old.
  • Sanchi has a big Buddhist stupa. Both are near Bhopal.
  • Khajuraho has carved temples, like the stone work you see at Ellora.
  • And after Grishneshwar, you can visit Mahakal in Ujjain, another Jyotirlinga.

All trips are listed on our Madhya Pradesh tour packages page.

Aurangabad to MP at a glance

Aurangabadabout 2 hrJalgaon
Jalgaonabout 6 hr by trainBhopal
Bhopalabout 1 hrBhimbetka
TrainChange at Manmad or Jalgaon for Bhopal
RoadAbout 430 km to Indore
FlightOne stop to Bhopal or Indore
Good length4 to 6 days
Best monthsOctober to March
PriceFrom ₹5,200 per person

How to Reach Madhya Pradesh from Aurangabad

There is no fast direct link. Most people take a train from Manmad or Jalgaon, or drive.

Best choice

Train via Manmad or Jalgaon

About 8 to 10 hours in all
  • Go to Manmad or Jalgaon first (about 2 hours).
  • Then take a train on the Mumbai to Delhi line to Bhopal.
  • Some trains need a change. Check IRCTC for your day.
  • Our cab meets you at Bhopal station.
Good for families

Drive to Indore

About 8 to 9 hours
  • About 430 km via Jalgaon or via Dhule.
  • Start with Ujjain and Omkareshwar.
  • Break the drive for lunch on the way.
Costs more

Flight

One stop
  • Fly via Mumbai, Delhi or Hyderabad.
  • Bhopal and Indore both have good flights.
  • Our cab meets you at the airport.
Only want Mahakal darshan? See our Ujjain tour package from Aurangabad. This page is for caves, stupas and temples.

Where to Go in Madhya Pradesh from Aurangabad

Our tours cover all of these places. From Aurangabad, the first three are the easiest start.

Upper Lake in Bhopal at sunset
City of Lakes

Bhopal

The City of Lakes. A good base for Sanchi and Bhimbetka.

Must-see in Bhopal
  • Upper Lake - boat rides and sunset
  • Taj-ul-Masajid - one of India's biggest mosques
  • Van Vihar - a park with animals by the lake

For set plans with prices, look at our Bhopal tour packages.

Western Group of temples in Khajuraho
UNESCO temples

Khajuraho

Come for the temple art, stay for the evening show about their history.

Must-see in Khajuraho
  • Raneh Falls - a canyon with a waterfall, about 20 km away
  • Kandariya Mahadev - the biggest and most carved temple
  • Western Group - the main group of temples

Our Khajuraho tour packages include the hotel, cab and sightseeing.

Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain lit up at night
Temples and Narmada ghats

Ujjain & Omkareshwar

Ujjain for Mahakal, Omkareshwar for the second Jyotirlinga, and Maheshwar and Mandu for history. All near Indore.

Must-see in Ujjain & Omkareshwar
  • Mahakaleshwar - one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, in Ujjain
  • Omkareshwar - a Jyotirlinga on a Narmada island
  • Maheshwar - Ahilya Fort and ghats on the Narmada
  • Mandu - Jahaz Mahal and old palaces on a hill

All our plans for this place are on the Ujjain tour packages page.

Saas Bahu Temple inside Gwalior Fort
Fort city

Gwalior

A big hill fort with old palaces, the Saas Bahu temples and Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhor.

Must-see in Gwalior
  • Gwalior Fort - palaces and temples on a hill
  • Jai Vilas Palace - a royal palace and museum
  • Tansen's tomb - for the great singer of Akbar's court

For day-wise plans and prices, see our Gwalior Orchha Khajuraho tour package.

Chhatris of Orchha on the Betwa river
Palaces by the river

Orchha

Just 16 km from Jhansi station. Old palaces and the Betwa river in one easy stop.

Must-see in Orchha
  • Kanchan Ghat - chhatris by the river at sunset
  • Raja Mahal - a palace with painted walls
  • Chaturbhuj temple - a tall temple next to Ram Raja

Our Orchha and Khajuraho tour include the hotel, cab and sightseeing.

Tiger in Bandhavgarh National Park
Tiger park

Bandhavgarh

A small park with many tigers. Most resorts are in Tala village.

Must-see in Bandhavgarh
  • Tala zone - the core zone with the most sightings
  • Bandhavgarh Fort - an old fort on the hill
  • Shesh Shaiya - a big stone Vishnu lying down

Want the full plan and price? See our Bandhavgarh tour packages.

Barasingha by a lake in Kanha National Park
Tiger park

Kanha

A huge forest park with open grassland. Great for tigers, deer and birds.

Must-see in Kanha
  • Khatia gate - the main gate on the Kisli side
  • Kanha meadows - herds of barasingha and spotted deer
  • Bamni Dadar - the best sunset point in the park

For set plans with prices, look at our Kanha tour packages.

Boat ride between the marble rocks of Bhedaghat
Marble rocks

Jabalpur

Marble rocks, a roaring waterfall and evening aarti on the Narmada.

Must-see in Jabalpur
  • Chausath Yogini temple - a round temple on a hill
  • Gwarighat - evening Narmada aarti
  • Madan Mahal fort - a small fort on a big rock

Our Jabalpur tour packages include the hotel, cab and sightseeing.

Temples of Amarkantak, where the Narmada starts
Narmada source

Amarkantak

A holy hill town about 1,000 m high, where the Narmada and Son rivers begin.

Must-see in Amarkantak
  • Kapildhara - a waterfall near town
  • Sonmuda - where the Son river starts
  • Dudhdhara - a milky white waterfall

Our Amarkantak tour packages include the hotel, cab and sightseeing.

Green hills of Pachmarhi
Hill station

Pachmarhi

MP's only hill station, with falls, caves and cool nights.

Must-see in Pachmarhi
  • Bee Falls - a waterfall with a pool
  • Pandav Caves - five old caves cut in rock
  • Dhoopgarh - the highest point in MP

All our plans for this place are on the Pachmarhi tour packages page.

Great Stupa at Sanchi near Bhopal
UNESCO stupa

Sanchi

An old Buddhist stupa on a hill, about 46 km from Bhopal.

Must-see in Sanchi
  • Carved gateways - stone gates full of stories
  • Sanchi museum - old statues found on the hill
  • Ashoka pillar - the broken pillar near the stupa

All our plans for this place are on the Bhopal and Sanchi trips page.

Rock shelters of Bhimbetka near Bhopal
UNESCO rock art

Bhimbetka

Some of the oldest rock art in India, in a forest near Bhopal. UNESCO listed.

Must-see in Bhimbetka
  • Auditorium cave - a huge rock hall
  • Zoo Rock - a rock full of animal paintings
  • Forest walk - a short path between the shelters

All our plans for this place are on the Bhopal trip with Bhimbetka page.

5-Day Heritage Plan from Aurangabad

Start in Bhopal, end in Khajuraho. Fly or take the train home.

  1. Day 1: Reach Bhopal
    • Pickup at Bhopal station or airport.
    • Evening by the Upper Lake.
  2. Day 2: Bhimbetka and Bhojpur
    • Rock shelters and old paintings at Bhimbetka.
    • The big Shiva temple at Bhojpur.
  3. Day 3: Sanchi, then drive
    • Sanchi Stupa in the morning.
    • Long drive to Khajuraho (about 7 to 8 hours), or stay one more night in Bhopal.
  4. Day 4: Khajuraho temples
    • Western Group with a guide.
    • Light and sound show in the evening.
  5. Day 5: Go home
    • Eastern Group of Jain temples.
    • Drop at Khajuraho airport or station.
Want it shorter? Our Bhopal trip covers the lakes and nearby sights in 3 days.

When to Go from Aurangabad

Oct to FebBest

Cool and dry. Good for long walks at old sites.

Mar to AprOkay

Warm by noon. See sites in the morning.

May to JunHot

Very hot. Not good for heritage walks.

Jul to SepRains

Green and quiet. Rock sites can be slippery.

Khajuraho has a dance festival every February. Hotels fill up, so book early.

Tips for Aurangabad Travellers

Wear good walking shoes; Bhimbetka has rocky paths.
Carry water and a cap for Sanchi.
Take a local guide at Khajuraho; the stories make it better.
Bhopal to Khajuraho is a long drive; rest the night before.
Most ASI sites take UPI or card for tickets.
Ask us if you want Ujjain added at the start.

Aurangabad to MP: Your Questions

How do I go from Aurangabad to Madhya Pradesh?

Go to Manmad or Jalgaon, then take a train to Bhopal. Or drive about 8 to 9 hours to Indore.

Is there a direct flight from Aurangabad to MP?

Usually not. Most flights go via Mumbai, Delhi or Hyderabad.

Which MP places are like Ajanta and Ellora?

Bhimbetka rock shelters, Sanchi Stupa and the Khajuraho temples. All three are UNESCO sites.

What is the price of an MP tour package from Aurangabad?

Our Bhopal trip starts at ₹5,200 per person for 2 nights. Longer trips with Khajuraho start at ₹17,500.

How many days do I need?

5 days for Bhopal and Khajuraho. Add 2 days for Ujjain and Omkareshwar.

Do you pick up from Aurangabad?

No. We pick you up at your station or airport in MP.

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