All About Aurangabad
Aurangabad is located in the state of Maharashtra in India. It is an important historical city of India. There are multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites located in this city. The city is even named after a historical figure, the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The city’s uniqueness lies in preserving its rich history along with the development of modern facilities. Aurangabad is now emerging as an important tourist hotspot in Maharashtra.
Here are things Aurangabad is known is for
There are many historical structures in Aurangabad:
- Top government bodies: The auditorium of New Aurangabad being built by CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited) holds performances and exhibitons regularly to highlight the history of the city.
- Heritage monuments: The Bibi-ka-Maqbara was built by Aurangzeb’s son emulating the Taj Mahal of Shah Jahan. It has an intricate design and beautiful architecture.
- Religious sites: In the 6th and 7th century 12 Buddhist shrines were carved out of the Aurangabad Caves. The most important and popular tourist spots in Aurangabad have to be the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. These ancient caves have scenes from the Buddhist jataka tales carved into them. These caves are an example of the advanced artistic skills of the craftsmen of this region in ancient times.
- Shopping hubs: Gulmandi and Nirala Bazaar are some of the most important markets in the city to shop for signature textiles and sarees of Aurangabad.
- Parks and gardens: The Siddharth Garden in Aurangabad is perfect for tourists to relax amids greenery and fresh air.
Airport Address- Aurabgabad Airport, Jalna Road, Chilkalthana, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 431006
Airport IATA- IXU
The Aurangabad Airport is located very close to the main city, only 6km away from the city centre.