Panchakki

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'Panchakki' means a watermill. The Panchakki was built in Aurangabad in the early 17th century AD for grinding grains for the pilgrims who used to visit the shrine of Baba Shah Muzaffar, a Sufi saint revered by Aurangzeb. The Panchakki was an engineering marvel and a brilliant masterpiece of the then era. The mechanism used in the operation of the mill was very simple and efficient. The mill received water through an underground channel from a source which is 6 km away in the mountains. The water was raised to the top of a pillar through pipes and made to gush like a heavy waterfall on the blades of the mill that made it run and produce flour. The Panchakki satiated the hunger of several pilgrims in its era. Though it is still operational but now it has become a wonder of the past and lures many tourists from across the country.

The area around the Panchakki is covered with lush gardens and fountain tanks. Tourists come to see this old world machine and enjoy picnicking in the area. The fish filled fountain tank and the venerated shrine of Baba Shah Muzaffar are the riveting factors that attract tourists in large bulk to this place.