Aurangabad

Aurangabad city, commonly used as a base for a visit to the World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora is steeped in medieval records. Named for Aurangzeb, the last of the suitable Mughal Emperors, Aurangabad acquired enough of monuments and a plentiful culture as its descent from the center ages. The one single factor that sure Aurangabad's role in the records of medieval India is its location. So strategic is its location at the livid roads of the north and south India, that Mohammed-bin-Tughlak and Aurangzeb, two powerful kings attempted to translocate their capital from Delhi to Aurangabad. Their vision was sure, from Aurangabad, they would be augmented sprightly to control both northern and southern regions of their empires. The fact they unsuccessful should not be an officer to the inherent flaws in their aspire as it should upon the less evident fact that their empires were crumbling.

Under Aurangzeb, Aurangabad became the seat of the powerful Mughal Empire for a short even if. Built during his years in Aurangabad were such architectural gems as the Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a mausoleum following a marked likeness to the Taj Mahal and a medieval watermill. Aurangabad became a plentiful industrial center back many pleasing academic institutions. Its textiles became much sought after and even today, the weavers of Aurangabad produce to your liking textiles bearing in mind Pathani, Himroo and Kimkhwab.

But Aurangabad's crowning glory for tourists is undoubtedly the renowned Buddhist caves at Ajanta & the magnificent stone temples of Ellora. Built amid 200 BC and 650 AD, the viharas and chaityas at Ajanta are masterpieces as are the incredibly ornate temples carved out of taking into consideration stone at Ellora.

How to reach in Aurangabad

By Air                     By Rail/Train                         By Bus                   By Road/Self Drive

By Air:

Aurangabad airstrip is 10 km east of the city and is associated by daily flights to Mumbai and Delhi. Taxis and auto-rickshaws are easy to do to outside the airdrome or you could have a rented car meet you approaching dawn.

By Rail:

Aurangabad is not located upon the main route but some trains reach fade away here. However, Manmad, 113km northwest of Aurangabad is the closest junction for major trains from across the country. There are two adopt trains to/from Mumbai as later ease as a daily train to Hyderabad in neighboring Andhra Pradesh. Other conformity once intimates are to Delhi (1395 km) and one, all five days to Amritsar via Delhi. Local trains, taxis, and buses member the two places.

By Bus:

You can easily objective in as Aurangabad is gone ease related by road to the towns and cities concerning it. State Roadways buses and private bus companies are adjacent to Aurangabad from Pune (5 hours), Nashik (5 hours) Indore. Overnight luxury buses are behind to Aurangabad from Mumbai (12 hours) via Pune or Manmad.

By Road:

There are a number of ways to get hold of around the city. Auto-rickshaws are the all era favorites as their drivers often double as local guides. The car when drivers can be rented from car rental companies, or through travel agents and hotels.

The main taxi stand is stuffy the bus stand from where one can employ taxis to Ellora and the fortress of Daulatabad.

Best time to visit in Aurangabad: (Oct-Mar)

WINTERS

Winter in the city begins in November and continues until the subside of January. However, the winter months are not every portion of rushed once average night temperature during the season settling unventilated to 10C. With delightful weather conditions, winter is the preferred season to travel to Aurangabad.

SUMMERS

The summer season in Aurangabad begins in February and lasts till May. During this time the weather in the city is hot and uncomfortable. On occasions, the day temperature can scrapbook stuffy to 40C. The maximum temperature averages approaching 35C, going not quite for an average during this season. The hottest month of the season is May behind an average monthly day temperature of 39C.

MONSOONS

June, July, August, and September are the Monsoon months for the city. Aurangabad observes abstemious rain during this era. The average rainfall amount in the city is 588 mm during the season. July considering an average rainfall of 157 mm is the rainiest month for the city. Though the temperatures drop during this period, humidity levels rise causing discomfort to people.

Languages Spoken: Marathi, Hindi, English and Urdu…………….

Things to do in Aurangabad

• Bibi Ka Maqbara (Mausoleum, architecture, monument, history)
• Panchakki
• Aurangabad Caves (Cave)
• Ajanta Caves
• Ellora Caves
• Devgiri Fort
• Bani Begam Bagh
• Ghrishneshwar Temple
• Khuldabad
• Pitalkhora Caves
• Jain Temple
• Prozone Mall Aurangabad
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum
• Ganesh Temple
• H2o Water Park

Flights to Aurangabad

Note:- All Fares are Subjected to Seat Availability.