Panchakki

Address: V8Q8+W77, Panchakki Rd, Panchakki, Nagsenvan, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431001, India

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Panchakki is a Historical landmark in Aurangabad.It has been rated 8 out of 10 by 2361 people.

Reviews

Hersh L. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
Panchakki is a tiny bit of Sufi history while still being a current place of worship. We had Aleem as our guide (he hangs around for odd jobs at the Waqf board office inside Panchakki and is an occasional guide), who took us around the place. There's a rotating water wheel, a 600+ yr old Banyan tree, an active mosque and over 20 really friendly cats in the precinct. Some snack sellers and curio shops line the entry into Panchakki. Sitting by the tree and just staring out over the water in good weather is extremely relaxing and I would highly recommend if you have an extra while during your trip to the city (or if you are a resident :)) Panchakki is right in the heart of Aurangabad and very accessible. They have a large parking lot about 30 meters from the entrance. The place is not wheelchair accessible so do plan accordingly.
Posted: 9 months ago

Yukti T. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
Its an epic place to see old engineering where water is used to rotate a fan which leads to movement of wheat grinder(Chakki). The water has been flowing since 300 years. Good place to visit
Posted: 1 year ago

Shadaab K. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
Panchakki, known as the water mill. This monument is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, displays the scientific thought process put in medieval Indian architecture. It was designed to generate energy via water brought down from a spring on a mountain. The building, attached to the dargah of Baba Shah Musafir a Sufi saint is located in a garden near the Mahmud Darvaza and consist of a mosque, a madrassa, a kacheri, a minister's house, a sarai and houses for zananas. Most of the buildings in the dargah complex (including Panchakki) were erected by Turktaz Khan, a noble on the staff of Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah in about 1695 A. D. The oblong reservoir in front of the mosque and fountains were added 20 years later by Jamil Beg Khan. Dating back to the 17th century, this ingenious water mill was designed to use the energy generated by flowing water from a nearby spring to turn the large grinding stones of the flour mill. Shah Mosafar died in Hijri 1110. This watermill was used to grind grain for the pilgrims and disciples of saints as well as for the troops of the garrison.
Posted: 1 year ago

Sukumar s. rated it 8/10 stars and wrote:
Good old place. It's wonder how our ancestors developed and used science at its best. How our this knowledge wiped out during last few hundred years. This is classic example of using gravitational force for water movement. Also how it is used in turbines for ata chakki. Impressive place. Now averagely maintained. Mosque near by is also okay for tourists.
Posted: 1 year ago

Highway To Hill (. rated it 8/10 stars and wrote:
Place of historical significance but maintenance can be much better. I saw some construction going on. Small area. Few shops around. Can be covered in 30 minutes.
Posted: 1 year ago

Timings:
Saturday: 8 am to 9:30 pm
Sunday: 8 am to 9:30 pm
Monday: 8 am to 9:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am to 9:30 pm
Wednesday: 8 am to 9:30 pm
Thursday: 8 am to 9:30 pm
Friday: 8 am to 9:30 pm

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