Aurangabad: Get Lost in the City of Gates
From the Aurangabad Airport, Aurangabad, India lies 5.5 km east of the city center and 11 km from Aurangabad Railway station. Located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Aurangabad is the largest city in the Marathwada region. Aurangabad, India is known as the major production center of cotton textile and artistic silk fabrics of the region.
Best Time to Visit
Winter season in Aurangabad, India begins in November and last till February, with most tourists preferring the cold season to visit the city. The best time to visit is between October to March when the weather is warm and pleasant, and the greens are in full vibrancy. Schedule your trip in September so you don’t miss the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival which honors the birth of the beloved Hindu elephant-headed god, Ganesha. Likewise, if you’re an avid spelunker, be amaze at the Ellora-Ajanta International Festival. Located in the famous Ellora caves, the festival showcases cultural performances from talented artists all over the country.
What to Do & Area Attractions
It is hard to miss the Aurangabad Caves in Aurangabad, India. With its twelve rock-cut Buddhist shrines, the cave temples are located within the city and behind the famous Bibi-ka-Maqbara – a tomb commissioned by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in memory of his first wife Dilras Banu Begum. The caves also overlook the present campus of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. If you’re travelling with your family, don’t miss a trip to the Siddharth Garden and Zoo at the heart of Aurangabad. Siddharth is open for tours on Monday and from Wednesday to Sunday. For Aurangabad, India hotels, make sure to stay at the 5-star Vivanta Aurangabad or at the Treebo Trend Roya Kourt Aurangabad.