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Daulatabadदौलताबाद
Half-day trip from Aurangabad: see the fort and the Chand Minar, then return. Not a base — no need to stay overnight.
Daulatabad, 13 km northwest of Aurangabad, is a single-sight town built around a massive hill fort that was once the capital of the Yadava kings and briefly the Delhi Sultanate. The fort, the 14th-century Chand Minar and the views from the top are the only reasons to come. Most travellers spend 3–4 hours here as a morning or afternoon trip from Aurangabad.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat)
- Airport
- IXU
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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 Daulatabad112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Daulatabad, 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 daytime visits.
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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 (Domestic flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad; then 30 min by taxi to Daulatabad).
- Getting aroundWalk the fort circuit (about 2 km (1.2 mi) of climbing).Walk the fort circuit (about 1.2 mi (2 km) of climbing).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideMSRTC bus one way₹50 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Museum or sight ticketFort entry feeIndian/SAARC nationals ₹25 (check)₹200 (≈ US$3) (check)
- Budget bedDouble room in Aurangabad (for night before/after), a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Aurangabad (for night before/after), a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedDouble room in Aurangabad (for night before/after), a night, per room₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
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 (Domestic flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad; then 30 min by taxi to Daulatabad)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Apr
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Daulatabad: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Mar
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Apr
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
2 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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
Walk the fort circuit (about 2 km of climbing). Taxi or auto-rickshaw from Aurangabad; MSRTC bus from Aurangabad Central Bus Station runs about every 30 min.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Aurangabad
goDoor to door: 30 min
Taxi or MSRTC bus, about 30 min
Base city with Ajanta and Ellora caves.
Ellora Caves
goDoor to door: 1 h
Taxi via Daulatabad, about 45 min
UNESCO site; combine with Daulatabad in one day.
Khuldabad
goDoor to door: 20 min
Taxi, about 15 min
Mughal tombs and a quiet town.
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
All accommodation is in Aurangabad; Daulatabad has no tourist hotels.
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
- ₹1,000–1,500 (≈ US$12–18) (day trip from Aurangabad)
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) (day trip from Aurangabad)
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ (day trip from Aurangabad)
Trip budget
| Double room in Aurangabad (for night before/after)1 × 1 night × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Taxi Aurangabad → Daulatabad return1 × ₹800 · check | ₹800 |
| MSRTC bus Aurangabad → Daulatabad one way2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| Fort entry fee2 × ₹200 · check | ₹400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹930 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,120 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,230≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in INR; day trip from Aurangabad. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Fort entry feeIndian/SAARC nationals ₹25 (check) | ₹200 (≈ US$3) (check) |
| Taxi Aurangabad → Daulatabad return | ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) (check) |
| MSRTC bus one way | ₹50 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal at a dhaba near the fort | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Steep, uneven steps inside the fort; wear closed shoes.
- Carry water — no reliable shops on the fort.
- Touts at the entrance offer 'guides' for a fee; you can walk on your own.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 108
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Daulatabadदौलताबाद
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दौलताबाद किला, कृपयाTo Daulatabad Fort, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire101
- Ambulance108
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Mumbai (check address); most other countries: embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Aurangabad → Daulatabad, taxi: ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7) one way (check)
- Aurangabad → Daulatabad, bus: ₹50 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Fort entry: ₹200 (≈ US$3) (check)
Say or show
- नमस्कार — Hello (namaskār)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कितना? — How much? (kitnā?)
- किला कहाँ है? — Where is the fort? (kilā kahā̃ hai?)
- पानी — Water (pānī)
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 Daulatabad. 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 (extreme heat) · 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
- Verified fort opening hours and entry fee.
- Walking route with waypoints and shade stops.
- Bus schedule from Aurangabad Central Bus Station.
Sources
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