Tour Aurangabad - the city of gates...
Famous for bidri work and folk arts, Aurangabad is a great favorite with ethnic art lovers. Its serene surroundings and tranquil ambience offer perfect inspiration for lovers of art in the Aurangabad Tours.
A noble in Murtaza Nizam Shah II's court, Malik Ambar was an Abyssian slave. He named the city Fatehpura after his son. Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb stayed in Aurangabad for several years and used this part of Maharashtra as a military base for his royal campaigns.
Aurangabad Tours and In the ancient times the Mauryan rulers also dominate the region for a while. Buddhism made inroads and monks stayed in these parts to meditate and pray for centuries ion Aurangabad Tours.
Aurangabad also developed as a center of silk production.
Tourist Attractions
Tours to Aurangabad Maharashtra and Though known as an industrial hub, Aurangabad abounds in tourist attractions. Visit the ancient Ajanta and Ellora Caves; tour the Grishneswar Temple, Bibi ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort, Aurangzeb's Tomb at Khultabad, Shirdi, Lonar, Panchakki, Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary and the Gautala Park on Aurangabad tours with India City Tour packages in Aurangabad Tours,.
Founded by a local Muslim noble Malik Ambar, in 1610 on the site of a village named Khirki, Aurangabad is famous for Bibi-ka-Makbara, the mausoleum of Aurangzeb's queen and numerous Buddhist cave temples in and around the city. Tours to Aurangabad Maharashtra and The mausoleum is termed as 'poor man's Taj Mahal' as it is a poor replica of the Taj Mahal.
Located in the northern part of the state of Maharashtra, in the western region of India, Aurangabad's heritage can be linked with many dynasties of India. In 1626 Fateh Khan named the city as Fatehpur. Later Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor made this city as his capital and renamed it Aurangabad.
Situated on the banks of the River Kham, the weather of Aurangabad is temperate with moderate winters. Aurangabad is also famous for it's silk and cotton textiles in Tours to Aurangabad Maharashtra.
Panchakki (water wheel), Tomb of Baba Shah Muzaffar, a Sufi Saint, Himroo (traditional cotton-silk blend fabric) factory, Purwar Museum, and Aurangabad Caves are some of the tourist places you will get to see through the tour packages for Aurangabad Tours,.
Surrounded by hills, Buddhism was ushered in this region of the country by the great Mauryans. There are temples built in the city built by the rulers like Satvahanna and Rashtrakuta. The famous caves of Ajanta are a part of this Buddhist tradition.
