Aurangabad

it is believed that Lord Shiva had stayed on the hills around this region and thus this place had got its name Devagiri which means “Hills of God”

Heritage

Muhammad bin Tughlaq was very much impressed by the fort and he shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad and named it The City of Fortune

architecture

Aurangabad has 52 gates in its vicinity, each gate is finely carved and has a story

Caves

Best Time to Visit

Oct - Mar

Ideal Duration

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Aurangabad is a popular destination to visit during your Maharashtra tours. This tourism capital of Maharashtra was once known as the capital of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and that's how the city got its name 'Aurangabad.' Noted to be the largest city in Northern Maharashtra it was founded in the year 1610 by Malik Ambar who was the prime minister of the Nizam Shahi rulers of Ahmednagar. Some of the major tourist attractions this place offers are Kailash Temple, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Ajanta Caves, Panchakki and Shuli Bhanjan. The iconic names or attractions that play as a major crowd puller are the Ajanta and Ellora caves which are declared as a ‘World Heritage Sites’ by UNESCO. Aurangabad is one of the best travel destinations in Maharashtra and this place has many prime tourist places and must-see tourist attractions. There are about 30 Buddhist caves in Ajanta dating back to 2nd century BCE to 6th century CE. Dotted with superb sculpture and paintings along with narrative murals on Buddhist themes, Ajanta happens to be the prime tourist hotspot. The Ellora caves, on the other hand, are as old as 1,500 years.

Another tourist site amongst many more sightseeing places is Bibi ka Maqbara. Aurangabad is one of the fastest growing cities in Maharashtra, and also a major industrial hub. This city is well connected to the metropolitans by excellent rail, road, and airways. During Aurangabad tours, you can visit other excursion points like Khultabad, Pitalkhora, Paithan, Daulatabad and Shirdi. You can also catch a glimpse of the Grishneshwar Mandir, which is located about 30 kilometres from Aurangabad. With one of the 12 ‘jyotirlingas’ of Lord Shiva in India this temple’s restoration was done by Chhatrapati in early 17th century.Tourism in Aurangabad has seen good times ever since the city started to nourish its heritage, lifestyle, and ethics, thereby welcoming the tourists with a generous gamut of hospitality. You can also pay reverence at the shrines of many saints like Shaikh Burham-ud-din Gharib and Zain-ud-din Chishti. Aurangzeb Tomb stands upright at the southeast corner of the Zain-ud-din complex. Other places to visit in this city are Panchakki (17th-century water mill), Siddharth Garden and Zoo, Daulatabad Fort and Gateways.

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Best Time to Visit Aurangabad

The summer season is hot and humid with approximate temperature ranging from 30°C to 38°C. The highest temperature recorded was 46 °C (114 °F) on 25 May 1905.

The monsoon season ranges from June to September and the majority thunderstorms are seen to happen between November to April. The annual rainfall on an average is about 710 mm. The monsoons seasons are always cloudy and they stay static for days together. The maximum temperature during the rainy season is about 22 °C.

The lowest recorded temperature was 2 °C (36 °F) on the date 2 February 1911. The cold waves from the western direction often influence the climate and then the minimum temperature can fall as low as 2 °C to 4 °C (35.6 °F to 39.2 °F). Winter is the best time to visit Aurangabad as the weather remains quite pleasant.

Popular Attractions Aurangabad

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Bibi Ka Maqbara Aurangabad

Ata-ullah was the son of Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, the main designer of the Taj Mahal.

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Daulatabad Fort Maharashtra

While going towards the summit you will notice huge cannons at almost every interval of the slope.

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Ellora Caves Maharashtra

These caves served manifold purposes like abode for praying, resting place for the pilgrims and monasteries for the monks.

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Himayat Bagh Aurangabad

One can also buy plants and saplings from the gardens. Barra Darri in the Himayat Bagh is worth a visit too.

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Aurangabad Caves Maharashtra

The former cave group is situated on the eastern, and the latter on the western side.

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Bani Begam Bagh Aurangabad

So make a point to visit all these places when a tour to Bani Begum Garden.

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Aurangabad Essential Information

Accomodation

A major tourist destination in Maharashtra, Aurangabad welcomes its guests in its several comfortable and value for money hotels. Aurangabad boasts housing luxury hotels in 5 and 4 star categories catering to the needs of luxury travellers. There are also a decent number of 3 star properties in this tourist place that offer value for money experience with their hospitality and services. However, those backpacking to Aurangabad are going be the happiest, as the city is replete with numerous budget hotels and guest houses. A large number of accommodation can be found on Jalna Road, Samarth Road, Cidco Road and near railway station.

It is always advisable to go for prior booking of these hotels as all of them are nearly filled to the neck during the peak seasons of holidays.