Aurangabad Travel Guide

Aurangabad is a city in the Maharashtra state of India. It is named after the Aurangzeb a Mughal Emperor. Aurangabad is tourist city visited by many peoples frequently to explore the heritage sites and popular destinations of this place. Aurangabad titled city of gates was founded in 1610 by Malik Amber which in the year 2010 completed 400 years. It is the Tourism Capital of Maharashtra due to its UNESCO World heritage sites such as Ajanta Caves a masterpiece in itself, Ellora Caves and temples well-known for its aesthetic beauty, Bibi ka Maqbara reflection of Grandeur Taj Mahal and Panchakki.

The culture of Aurangabad city is heavily influenced by Hyderabad. The old city still retains the cultural flavour and charms of Muslim culture of Hyderabad Aurangabad is famous for Mashru and Himroo fabrics made of cotton and silk with the lustre of satin. Himru is an age-old weaving craft, and was originally known as kum khuab. Aurangabad Airport is an airport serving the city and has connecting flights to Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Tirupati and Thiruvananthapuram.

Tourist Attractions in Aurangabad