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The Aurangabad state is been named after the great Aurangzeb however, it was earlier known as Khadke. This city lies in the northern region of Maharashtra. The city is not densely crowded except for occasional politicalrally, although it is the largest city in north Maharashtra. Aurangabad is one of the growing industrial towns in India. The city is well known for the finest collages and university. The city cannot be remembered without mentioning the Ellora and Ajanta. The charm and the glory of the city of its long past has not been lost. The inheritance of Aurangabad, India is rich and varied. How to reach You can reach the city by all the modes air, road, and rail. Aurangabad is very well connected to Mumbai about 388 km, from Nashik it is about 2221 km, from Shirdi is about 136 km, from Ajanta is about 110 km, from Pune is about 299 km and from Ellora is about 30 km. there are regular daily flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Aurangabad. The Indian and Jet Airways operate these flights daily. There are many trains connecting Aurangabad and Mumbai. Reaching Aurangabad is very much easy. Places to visit There are many places at Aurangabad, India which are worth visiting. The Ajanta Caves which are located at 107 kms fro the city of Aurangabad. The rock cut caves of these caves in a panoramic ravine in form of enormous horseshoe. The caves are beautifully carved also have the great history to it. The Ellora caves which are excavated out of the vertical face of an escarpment. The 34 caves contain Buddhist Chaityas, halls of worship, and Viharas, monasteries, Hindu and Jain temples. These caves are worth seeing. Bibi ka Maqbara is one more tribute from a man to a woman, from a son to his mother, by Prince Azam Khan in memory of hiss mother Begum Rabia Daurani. It is just like the Taj Mahal. Daulatabad which is 13 kms away from Aurangabad is one of the most imposing and royal forts, having a pyramid shaped hilltop. It is amazingly beautiful. Killa Attract is a citadel which was built by Aurangzeb. The Jama Masjid is another important monument of Aurangabad. The Shah Ganj Mosque located in the market of the old city. The Chauk Masjid is a five dome mosque that is very popular. The Lal Masjid located right in the heat of the city, Aurangabad. Shopping The Himroo factory manufactures the traditional fabrics apart from the Paithani saris, handloom shawls, and other textiles materials. Go shopping these fabrics as they are the most popular at Aurangabad. Time of visiting The best time of visiting this place is between the months June to September and from October to March. These months the climate is pleasant and so is fun traveling. The summer climate here reaches 40 degrees and the winter goes down as much as 29 degrees.
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