We stayed in Aurangabad - VITS. The place is very good. The hotel stay was excellent. The ambience, rooms and staff was very good. I had heard about this lonar crater which is in Aurangabad - buldhana district. To my surprise this is the 3rd largest crater in the World.
I went to this place as there was no other availability in nearby Mumbai being a weekend on 24- 26 jan. We went in winters. However it seems the place is very beautifull in Rains with peacock. This crater was formed 52000 years ago. Its around 150 km from Aurangabad. The roads are good. the path down is adventurous and recommend a guide.
There are 14 temples build on this crater which 1000 ft in diameter. The water formed in the lake is said to have a high ph value and is salty. The locals beleive that the water is very medicinal. There is a stream which connects to the lake and the water is clean and sweet of the stream. This place is extremely offbeat location and not at all commercialised. However Indian tourism should develop such places.
Enjoy