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Khuldabad
Half-day stop from Aurangabad: see Aurangzeb's tomb and the mosque town, then continue to Ellora or Daulatabad. Not a base.
Khuldabad, 27 km north-west of Aurangabad, is known as the 'City of Mosques' and holds the tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Most visitors pass through on the way to Ellora Caves. The town itself is small — a quick visit for history, then move on.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (heavy rain)
- Airport
- IXU
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Khuldabad112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Khuldabad, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetySafe for tourists during daytime.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 101 fire · 108 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIXU Aurangabad Airport (30–40 min by taxi or bus to Khuldabad; flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad).
- Getting aroundWalkable town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideState bus Aurangabad–Khuldabadcheck₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Aurangabad, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Aurangabad, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedDouble room in Aurangabad, a night, per room₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXU Aurangabad Airport (30–40 min by taxi or bus to Khuldabad; flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Dec (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Khuldabad: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable town centre. Auto-rickshaw or share taxi from Aurangabad (about ₹300–500 one way). State buses run every 15 min.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ellora Caves
goDoor to door: 15 min
Auto or taxi from Khuldabad, about 5 km (3.1 mi) north-westAuto or taxi from Khuldabad, about 3.1 mi (5 km) north-west
UNESCO site with Hindu, Jain and Buddhist caves; combine with Khuldabad.
Daulatabad Fort
goDoor to door: 20–30 min
On the road from Aurangabad to Khuldabad, about 15 km (9.3 mi)On the road from Aurangabad to Khuldabad, about 9.3 mi (15 km)
Impressive hill fort; stop on the way in or out.
Door to door: 30–40 min
Bus or taxi, 27 km (17 mi) south-eastBus or taxi, 17 mi (27 km) south-east
Base for the region; Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Aurangabad city
Most visitors stay in Aurangabad and day-trip; better choice of hotels and food.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18) (day-trip from Aurangabad)
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35)
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+
Trip budget
| Double room in Aurangabad1 × 1 night × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Taxi Aurangabad–Khuldabad round trip1 × ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Entry fees (tombs, dargah)2 × ₹100 | ₹200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹820 |
| Trip total≈ ₹4,510 per person per day, bed included | ₹9,020≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in INR; day-trip from Aurangabad. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Auto-rickshaw from Aurangabadcheck | ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) |
| State bus Aurangabad–Khuldabadcheck | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vada pav or samosa | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Sheeq kabab (plate)check | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Strawberries (seasonal, per kg)check | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tomb of Aurangzeb is modest — no grand mausoleum; manage expectations.
- Stalls sell strawberries and apples in season (winter); check freshness.
- Road to Ellora passes Daulatabad fort; consider combining both in one trip.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 108
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire101
- Ambulance108
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Aurangabad → Khuldabad, bus: about ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1), 30 min (check)
- Aurangabad → Khuldabad, auto: ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6), 30 min (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना? — How much? (kitna?)
- मकबरा कहाँ है? — Where is the tomb? (makbara kahan hai?)
Marathi and Hindi widely understood; English at major sites.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Khuldabad. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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