Aurangabad Tourism
Aurangabad is famous for
Best tourist attraction

The Ellora Caves

Sai Somanadh
5th Sep 17
Nice tourist attraction

The Ellora Caves

Sai Somanadh
5th Sep 17
Water mill- Good place for sightseeing

Panchakki (Water Mill)

Rajesh Nyare
24th Dec 17
Awesome location

Daulatabad Fort

Rajesh Nyare
11th Dec 17
Daulatabad Fort

Daulatabad Fort

Rajesh Nyare
11th Dec 17
Good place for shopping and food

Cannought

Rajesh Nyare
5th Nov 17
Connaught sightseeing: Awesome place

Cannought

Rajesh Nyare
5th Nov 17
Nice mall

Prozone Mall
Vaibhav Sable
24th Jul 17
Inner view

Aurangabad Railway Station
Vaibhav Sable
8th Jul 17
Beautiful Mini TajMahal
Bibi Ka Maqbara

Akarshpydah
7th Feb 17
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Reasons to go to Aurangabad
HolidayIQ Reviewer Jyotindra Sharan says, “A peak of history Aurangabad Caves is one of the historical sights which is enough to give your eyes a peak of historic architecture and prevalent art and cultural. ”
HolidayIQ Reviewer Bhakti Karkare says, “A jaw-dropping history- Bibi Ka Maqbara ”
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HolidayIQ Reviewer Shilpa Pai says, “I visited the Ellora Caves in Aurangabad, must be on the list of visiting destination. Visiting those caves reminded of the lavish lifestyle the emperors had during those days. Excellent carvings, beautiful architecture and strong history.”
HolidayIQ Reviewer Jyotindra Sharan adds, “A peak of history Aurangabad Caves is one of the historical sights which is enough to give your eyes a peak of historic architecture and prevalent art and cultural. ”
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HolidayIQ Reviewer Shilpa Pai adds, “Excellent carvings, beautiful architecture and strong history. ”
HolidayIQ Reviewer Jyotindra Sharan says, “A peak of history Aurangabad Caves is one of the historical sight which is enough to give your eyes a peak of history architecture and prevalent art and cultural”
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Murud Janjira is one of the strongest marine forts in India. The fort is renowned for being the only undefeated despite Dutch, Maratha, and East India Company. The fort is sits on a oval shaped rock off the Arabian sea coast. The main entrance is hidden and can only be seen when one is 40 feet away from it. It also a posterior gate for escape that open towards the open sea.
Namdeo Bhosale : Janjira fort is one of the oldest forts, constructed in 11th century and still it is in good condition. This fort is near Murud of Raigad district of Maharashtra and it is constructed on an island. You have to travel by yacht. There is a cannon which is said to India's 2nd largest cannon and is is made up of alloys.
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This rock-hewn fortress dominates the landscape from a 600 feet high messa like flat terrain. This fort has carries the distinction of remaining undefeated in battle till date. The lower have been cut away to improve defenses. The only access to the summit is through a narrow bridge that can allows passage of not more than 2 people at a time.
Sumeet Maharana : Good fort, good scenic view during sunset. Lot of wild fruits available near the fort. Don’t forget to taste them especially Sugar Apple. They are tasty, you will not find that tasty anywhere else.
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Saranya Devanathan3.9/5
History revisited

Saranya Devanathan5.0/5
Aurangabad
Food and Shopping: Shopping is promoted by every auto. Cab driver. They take you free, they induce you. It is all Himroo factory and Paithani woven sarees. Of course there are other gift, shawl, suit, purses, handbags, etc. Since I was not interested I did not buy. Food is normal like any other place. Vada pav all over. I liked pomegranate seeds, slothful and Raphael (custard apples). In one hotel I ordered kichidi and it was nice and flavored.
Highlight of the trip: I made it to Ajanta and Ellora at the age of 70 years.
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Aurangabad Overview
History of Aurangabad
Aurangabad, better known as the City of Gates or the Heart of Maharashtra, is one of the 35 districts of Maharashtra, covering an area of 10,100 square km, out of which 141.1 square km is urban area and 9,958.9 square km is rural. Named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, it means 'Built by the Thrones'. Nicknamed the Historical City, it was founded in 1610 A.D By Malik Ambar, Prime Minister of Ahmadnagar in the village Khadki. Malik Ambar had a strong love for architecture and that is how Khadki grew into an architectural hub and a populous city. When Malik Ambar died in 1626, he was succeeded by his son Fateh Khan who named it Fatehnagar. In 1633, Fatehnagar came under the possession of the Mughal, and in 1653, when Prince Aurangzeb wasn?t appointed the viceroy of the Deccan, he took Fatehnagar as his capital and renamed it Aurangabad. Aurangabad was a part of princely state of Hyderabad until 1956. In 1956 it became a part of newly formed bilingual Bombay state and in 1960 it became a part of Maharashtra state.
People and Culture of Aurangabad
Aurangabad, one of the oldest cities in Maharashtra holds true to its traditions and culture. Although predominantly a Hindu state, a large part of the population also follows Islam. The culture in Aurangabad is taken after Hyderabad. It still retains a lot of the flavour and charm of the Muslim culture in the old city, which is especially reflected through the language and cuisine of the locals. Aurangabad cuisine is heavily influenced by Mughlai and Hyderabad cuisine. Meat cooked in spices and herbs as well as sweets play a major role in the local cuisine. Naan Qalia, a concoction of meat and varied spices originated in Aurangabad is a must try while in the city.
Things To Do in Aurangabad
The city is brimming with famous historical attractions, like Bibi Ka Maqbara, Ajantha Caves, Ellora Caves, which have been named UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Jama Masjid, Panchakki, and the 52 gates in Aurangabad, to name a few. There are also a number of temples, mosques, museums, and even some gardens to explore.
Food and Shopping in Aurangabad
Shopping for local textiles such as Paithani and Himroo, which are considered very characteristic and distinctive from the rest, along with ancient art forms such as Bidriware is a must in the old city. Streets like Nirala Bazaar situated in the heart of the city, Connaught Place, Paithan Gate, Osmanapura and Aurangapura are other major shopping areas in Aurangabad.
Aurangabad is well-connected by roadways, rail and airways. The Chikkalthana Airport, now a domestic and international airport, is 12 km from the city, while Aurangabad Railway Station comes under South Central Railway and is connected to Mumbai and Hyderabad on either sides and connects to major cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, etc. Also, there are good bus services available from most places to Aurangabad.
Aurangabad Gurus
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