Aurangabad the
city of ruler Aurangzeb is our next tourist attraction of India. This city was
named after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Aurangabad city is located in Maharashtra,
India and meaning of title is City constructed of Throne. Monuments, parks and
historical places are key centers of the city for tourism. People throughout
the world know about Ajanta-Ellora monuments as the monuments shows the artistic
heritage of city.
In late years
of 16th century, the Aurangzeb was declared as Mughal Emperor. He
used the city as base camp for ruling the captured areas of his emperor. Aurangzeb
died in 1707 in Aurangabad, though his tomb is placed at Khultabad, which is
the small area close to Aurangabad City. Voyagers attaining to city must not
miss Khultabad area.
Few big
known monuments of Aurangabad are Bibi-ka-Maqbara, which is similar to Taj Mahal of Agra City, archaeological museum, and many more.
Few
world-popular items of Aurangabad are wicker Himroo shawls, Kimkhab and Mashru weaves
etc. The shopping centers of Aurangabad are also popular especially for
voyagers.
Attraction of Aurangabad:
Aurangabad Caves: first place to visit
in city is caves exhumed of the soft rock in 6th to 7th century.
There are 10 caves divided into 2 diverse locations. One is western group caves
housing caves from 1 to 5 and other is eastern group housing caves from 6 to 10.
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Baradari Iwaz Khan Aqueduct: next
location is Baradari Iwas canal, which is top spot for romantic people. However,
only debris is remaining in aqueduct because of mismanagement the walls are
damaged, but that is too impressive as well.
Bibi ka Maqbara: A monument constructed
by Aurangzeb’s son for his mother is our next destination. The spot is
recognized as Bibi ka Maqbara constructed in 1679 AD. The famous architect of
such period Mr. Ata Ullah designed the Maqbara, which is exactly the copy of
Taj Mahal.
Damri Mahal: spot Damri Mahal is the Revenue
Office house constructed after the fishing of the Barra Darri. Construction of
building was done by the collection of fund from the laborers of the city.
Killa Arak: Aurangzeb ordered to
construct a palace in 1692 known as Killa Arak. Experts call the entrance point
of palace as replica of Mecca Gate of Delhi. Palace is having 4 different entrances
and Naukarkhana for musicians.
Many other
locations like Naukonda Palace, Purwar Museum, Sunheri Mahal, Ajanta and Ellora
Caves, Bani Begum Garden, Siddharth Garden, Chauki-ki-Masjid, Dargah of Pir
Ismail, Ghrishneshwar Temple, Jama Masjid, Shah Ganj Masjid, Cannought (popular
for shopping in Aurangabad), Gul Mandi, Himroo Factory, Daulatabad, Khuldabad, Paithan,
Panchakki, and few more are available for voyagers in Aurangabad City.
Attaining to Aurangabad:
Big cities
of India like Pune is 235 kms away from Aurangabad, Mumbai is 368 kms away, Indore is 407 kms away, Hyderabad is 528 kms distant, and Ahmedabad is 579 km away.
By Train: railway station of Aurangabad
is directly linked to big cities of India like Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Next
big tourist spot as well as railway station close to Aurangabad is Manmad located
at 120 kms gap. Links trains for Manmad are available from various parts of
nation hence travelers can attain the check the route trains accordingly. Trains
to reach Manmad are available from Bhusaval, Bangalore, Nasik, Pune, Akola, Nanded,
Solapur. However, trains for Aurangabad are also available from Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Chennai and many other cities.
By Air: Chikalthana Airport of Aurangabad
is only 10 kms away central city part. Chikalthana domestic airport is having
flights from Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Mumbai.