Aurangabad, named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, with a distance of 235 kms from Pune, can be reached in 5 hours. It is not only historic city but one of the important industrial cities of Maharashtra. The city holds the main attraction for tourists in the form of the Ajanta and Ellora caves with carvings from the medieval period.
The city is always being a sight of tourist attraction for its monuments and world heritage sites. The Yadava fort of Daulatabad and the Tajmahal-inspired Bibi ka Maqbara built by Aurangzeb are places of historic significance. The Pan chakki, Jayakwadi Dam and Siddhartha garden-cum-zoo are ideal to spend some leisure family time. Aurangabad also situates Grishneshwar temple- one of the 12 Jyotirlinga. Tourist in large numbers from all over the world visit here every year.
Places of Attraction around the city:
You can see all the attraction of the city with in one day. And can dedicate one2 more days to visit the places outside Aurangabad.
"Bibi-ka-Maqbara" was built in 1679 by Aurangzeb’s son for his mother Begum Rabia Durani. It is a replica of the Taj Mahal, is one of important place of attraction. The monument is witness of stunning Mughal architecture.
"Pan Chakki" meaning of which is "the Water Mill". The pan chakki belongs the era of 17th century. Around the pan chakki there is a beautiful water pound and garden. It is placed near the Bibi-ka-Maqbara.
"Aurangabad Caves", "Chatrapati Shivaji" museum etc are few other places of interest where you can spend half f the day.
Places nearby Aurangabad:
"Grishneshwar" temple one of the "Jyotirlinga", is important pilgrimage center located just 30 km from Aurangabad.
You can pay visit the yadava fort that is "Daulatabad Fort it is around of 13km from Aurangabad.
The world heritage sites of "Ajanta" and "Ellora" are 95 kms and Ellora caves and 30kms away respectively from Aurangabad.
What You Can Buy:
Paithan is situated nearby Aurangabad, so you can shop for famous silk sari of Maharashtra, Paithani Saris. You can buy Himaroo shawls also.
As Aurangabad is a district centre there are plenty of food courts and eateries around the city. Good number of hotels effortlessly available.
Best Time to visit:
October to March is the ideal time to visit. Summer is very humid here s you can visit during Rainy season also.
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