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AURANGABAD TOURISM

Aurangabad is a city in the synonymous Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Named after the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, Aurangabad is a tourist hub of Maharashtra thanks to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves that lie on its outskirts. Bibi ka Maqbara, which bears resemblance to the Taj Mahal is an important historical monument in Aurangabad.

Ellora caves in Aurangabad

Ellora caves in Aurangabad

 

This city is the administrative headquarters of the Marathwada region and is known as the ‘City of Gates’. Of the 52 gates that dotted the medieval city only four major ones and nine subordinate ones survive today. While the city changed several hands, it finally got its current name when Aurangzeb took over the Deccan kingdoms and named it after himself in 1653.

 

For the Mughals, Aurangabad was an important town since it served as a strategic point to suppress the rising power of Shivaji. Aurangabad was taken over by the Nizam of Hyderabad after the death of Aurangazeb in 1707 and was part of the Princely State of Hyderabad during the British Raj. It was annexed into the Union of India after 1947 and was part of Hyderabad until 1956 when it was merged with the Bombay state and eventually the state of Maharashtra in 1960.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN AURANGABAD

Thanks to the presence of two UNESCO World Heritage sites around it, Aurangabad offers accommodation for all budgets. While finding accommodation is typically not a problem, if you are travelling there during school vacations, it is advisable to book in advance.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AURANGABAD

Aurangabad has a wide range of restaurants that serve a wide range of cuisines.

BEST TIME TO VISIT AURANGABAD

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Aurangabad is as given below. The best time to visit Aurangabad is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1229
FebruaryBest time1432
March1936
April2339
May2539
June2434
July2230
August2229
September2130
OctoberBest time1932
NovemberBest time1530
DecemberBest time1229

Place to visit in AURANGABAD

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Ellora Caves

It showcases the experiments that had carried out by Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monks some…

Ajanta Caves

One of the oldest caves in the country, the Ajanta Caves are 30 odd rock-cut…

Bibi ka Maqbara

A replica of the Taj Mahal, the Bibi-ka-Maqbara is the only example of Mughul architecture…

Pitalkhora Caves

Relatively lesser known than Ajanta Caves, Pitalkhora Caves are known for its fascinating carvings. One of the…

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THINGS TO DO IN AURANGABAD

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Articles About AURANGABAD

  • Bibi Ka Maqbara To Be Revamped By Year End, Here's Why You Should Add The Mini Taj Mahal In Your Bucket List - Watch Video

    You will see beautiful gardens, ponds, fountains, waterfalls in Bibi Ka Maqbara. There is also a very good path here and the walls of its…

    Prashasti Sudhakar November 15, 2022, 7:37 pm IST

  • Gas Cylinder Explodes During Chhath Puja In Bihar's Aurangabad; 30 Injured, Many Critical

    A massive fire broke out in the Aurangabad district of Bihar even as the people were performing the Chhath Puja.

    Tahir Qureshi October 29, 2022, 10:41 am IST

  • Five Drown, Six Missing In Two Separate Incidents In Bihar

    Five persons, including four minor girls, drowned and six others went missing in separate accidents in rivers in Aurangabad and Patna districts on Sunday, said…

    Tahir Qureshi October 23, 2022, 8:58 pm IST

  • Iconic Ellora Caves Will Soon Become First Heritage Site In India To Install Hydraulic Lifts

    For the first time in India, a heritage site, Ellora Caves will get hydraulic lifts installed in a bid to enhance tourist experience.

    Travel Staff August 19, 2022, 9:11 pm IST

  • MapmyIndia Takes On Google With India's First 360-degree Panoramic Street View

    India's leading advanced digital maps provider MapmyIndia on Wednesday released the country's first and fully-indigenous 360-degree panoramic street view and 3D Metaverse Maps Service, as…

    IANS July 27, 2022, 8:46 pm IST

  • Maharashtra: Childhood Friends Lost Jobs in Lockdown, Started Meat Venture; Sold It For Rs 10 Crore in 2 Years

    Starting from a 100 sq ft space in their neighbourhood with a seed investment of Rs 25,000 managed by the friends from their savings, their…

    PTI July 24, 2022, 11:40 pm IST

  • Has COVID Fourth Wave Started in Maharashtra? State Witnesses 104% Spike in COVID Cases in 24 Hours

    In Maharashtra, Mumbai leads the active tally with 6,409 cases, followed by 5,335 in Pune district and 4,037 in Thane district.

    India.com News Desk July 5, 2022, 9:37 pm IST

  • Uddhav Thackeray's Facebook Live Address; Key Takeaways

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray resigned on Wednesday minutes after the Supreme Court ruled that he must prove his majority on the floor of the…

    India.com News Desk June 29, 2022, 10:47 pm IST

  • Osmanabad In Maharashtra To Be Renamed Dharashiv, Decides State Cabinet Presided By CM Uddhav Thackeray

    The Maharashtra cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, on Wednesday approved the contentious proposals of renaming as well as the new upcoming Navi…

    India.com News Desk June 29, 2022, 7:54 pm IST

  • 45 People Fall Sick, 15 Critical After Eating Adulterated Food At Wedding Function In Bihar’s Aurangabad

    A few minutes after eating the food, all of them complained of severe stomach ache, headache and vomiting.

    India.com News Desk June 8, 2022, 4:10 pm IST

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