Aurangabad
The gateway to Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Aurangabad is a tourist hub, surrounded with many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara. Aurangabad is named after the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. Lying along the right bank of the Kham River, the city is the district headquarters, which offers visitors all the modern comforts and amenities. There are several luxury and budget hotels, shopping centres and banks. In the city, there are three museums housing the art treasures of the region – the Sunheri Mahal Museum, the University Museum and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum. You can also while away the hours in the pleasant confines of the Bani Begum Gardens.
Near Aurangabad
More to see around Maharashtra.
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Ajanta
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Bibi Ka Maqbara
Bibi Ka Maqbara is a maqbara built by Prince Azam Shah, son of Emperor Aurangzeb,one of the Mughal Emperors, in the late 17th century as a loving tribute…
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Daulatabad Fort
Once known as 'Devgiri', this magnificent 12th century fortress stands on a hill just 13 km. from Aurangabad.
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Dhobi Ghat
The "laundries" are called "ghats": row upon row of concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone.
