Gateway to the world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora, Aurangabad is the city built by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. It is the city that carries a tinge of Arabian aura. Aurangabad enjoys great historical significance due to its location on the famous Silk Route. It is the land that was inhabited by several royal dynasties , whose contributions made it a centre of culture and learning. It ia fairly a clean city and even its people are very courteous and polite.

Come and witness the crowning glory of Aurangabad.....

See & Do

Aurangabad has rich and varied history that can be witnessed in the world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora caves and Bibi Ka Maqbara.

Ajanta Caves - The 30 rock cut caves of Ajanta lie in an inner fold of the Sahyadri Hills, 100 kms away from Aurangabad. The Ajanta Caves are a World Heritage site cut from the volcanic lava of the Deccan in the forest ravines of the Sahyadri Hills. The natural gallery of the caves houses India's most sophisticated ancient paintings or frescoes of many colours.


Ellora Caves - The rock cut cave temples of Ellora depict the Hindu,Buddhist and Jain faiths and were constructed between 5th and 8th centuries A.D. The Ellora caves have been declared a World Heritage Site.

Bibi Ka Maqbara - The Bibi Ka Maqbara was built by Prince Azam Shah in memory of his mother and Aurangzeb's wife, Begum Rabia Daurani. Its architecture somehow resembles the Taj Mahal. The entrance to the tomb has an enormous brass inlaid door with an inscription around its edges naming the maker. The maqbara looks quiet impressive in its structure.

Paan Chakki - Located next to the Ghati Government Hospital near the central bus stand, this water-driven mill was built in 1695 for Baba Shah Musafir, Aurangzeb's favourite saint.

The Aurangabad Caves - The Aurangabad caves are not that spectacular as the Ajanta and Ellora caves but they introduce us to the classic rock cut architecture. The caves date back to the Vakatakas and the succeeding Kalachuri dynasties. The location of the caves is tranquil and provides a great city view.

Purwar Museum - The fascinating personal collection put on display since 1970 by Dr Shantilal Purwar includes, a 500- year old chain mail suit, an 800- year old Paithani sari and a copy of a Koran which is hand-written by Aurangzeb.

Shopaholics

Wherever we go, the exciting activity of shopping is always on our cards. And the city of Aurangabad is no exception. Aurangabad has a legacy of superb handicrafts and is famous for its brocades. The woven Himro shawls, Mashru and Kimkhab weaves are the main sources of attraction and continue to cast their spell on the visitors. At the entrance of Ajanta and Ellora one can buy pretty agates and other crystals. There is bidriware, smooth dark brass work with intricate designs inlaid on its glossy surface which reached its culmination under the Mughals.

The State Weaving Centre at Paithan offers some exquisite and expensive Pithani sarees with intricate zari borders and some very beautiful Paithani wall pieces.

Food Mongers

Food offered in every nook and corner of Aurangabad is just outstanding and swears of stimulating the appetite of even those who are already stuffed.

Foodwala's Bhoj - Located on Dr Ambedakar Road the Foodwala's Bhoj offers pure veggie, South Indian food. The best butter chicken can be enjoyed in the Foodwala's Tandoori Restaurant and Bar.

Food Lovers - Located near the railway station, Jalna Road, this garden restaurant is adorned with mud floor and thatched roof and provides great Punjabi and Chinese food.

Mingling - It offers tasty Indian and Chinese fare.

China Town , Jalna Road

56 Bhog - Nirala Bazaar, Samarth Nagar

Indian Street Restaurant and Saaki Baar, Jalna Road

Panchvati Gaurav, Jalna Road

Climate Funda

The soil of Aurangabad experiences a temperate climate where the average temperature in summers might rise up to 40 'C and summer continues from the month of march to the month of July. Winters can be quite chilly with temperature dropping up to 5 'C. The city receives a moderate rainfall by the end June- September.