What is Aurangabad best known for?
Aurangabad is also known as the ‘City of Gates’. It is a historical city in the state of Maharashtra. The city is named after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and is rich in culture. It has several sites under UNESCO World Heritage Sites and has seen India’s Historical Revolution’s ebb and flow. Aurangabad is also famous for shopping avenues and bazaars located in the heart of the city. These include Gulmandi, Himroo Fabrics, Connaught Shopping Market and Nirala Bazaars, which are famous among shoppers.
Here are the best-known places in Aurangabad:
- Bibi-ka-Maqbara - Bibi-ka-Maqbara has close reference to Taj Mahal. This monument is an epitome of love, and Aurangzeb's son built it in remembrance of his mother. This place is famous for its exquisiteness and Mughal style architecture with intricate carvings and interior designs. It is also dotted with manicured gardens and fountains.
- Ajanta and Ellora Caves – These caves have fabulous caves that are hand-carved into hillside rocks. All caves in Ajanta are Buddhist, and the caves of Ellora are a mix of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist caves. The caves are embellished with ornate carvings depicting the life of Buddha. They are situated 95 km from each other.
- Aurangabad Caves – These caves are located on a hill giving a picturesque view of the city. These are carved out of soft basalt rocks and the 12 Buddhist Shrines of the 6th and 7th century testifies the rich culture of the city.
- Daulatabad Fort – The Daulatabad Fort or Devagiri is a historic fort built by First Yadava King. The fort exhibits excellent strength with its ingenious massive walls and trenches to protect the place from enemy invasion.
Apart from these, the city has bustling markets and mouth-watering delicacies to make your trip to Aurangabad a memorable one.
Airport in Aurangabad
Aurangabad Airport is located in the heart of Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Maharashtra, India. It is located about 5.5 km east of the city centre, and 11 km from Aurangabad Railway Station.
- Airport address- Aurangabad Airport, Jalna Road, Chikalthana, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 431006
- IATA code- IXU