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Aurangabad is one of the 38 districts in Bihar, with a city of the same name. The beautiful city boasts of a unique culture and identity. The Magadhi speaking people that are settled here have largely taken up agriculture and related activities as their occupation. Aurangabad city offers a host of tourist attractions to its visitors, ranging from historical places to temples. It boasts of a vibrant history and holds the distinction of being a part of one of the largest and strongest empires in ancient India Magadha. The region of Magadha comprised of a vast empire in the ancient period, dating from 600 to 250 BC. Aurangabad was also ruled by Bimbisar and Ajatshatru. Later on, Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka ruled the region. After a period, Rajputana came here to settle down. All these rulers have left their mark on the city. Previously a part of the Gaya district, Aurangabad is now an independent district of Bihar. He encouraged the cause of freedom in Bihar and also led the Satyagraha movement in the state. Another significant place in the district is Obra a small town located 16 kms away from Aurangabad city. Obra is well known for the production of Kaleen. The tradition of weaving beautiful and unique carpets in the town dates back to 15th century. Set up near Koriepur village, the Kaleen Udyog is currently managed by the state government. Then, there is Burha, 3 kms to the east of Aurangabad, a location known for a number of historical sites in which Chaityas and large Viharas once stood.
Vishalgad Fort is an ancient hill fortress, the name Vishalgad means grand or giant fort. King Shivaji gave the fort its name after conquering it in 1659.The fort is located almost 76 km towards the north west of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra.
The Ajanta Caves are a complex of 31 Buddhist caves and is a recognized World Heritage Site for its murals and sculptural masterpieces, located in the picturesque valley of the Waghur River near Auranabad, Mahrashtra that date from the 2nd century BC.
Ellora caves build during 600 to 1000 CE is a is one of the largest & magnificent rock-cut Hindu temple cave and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Sahyadri hills in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. The site is at a 2 hour drive from the Ajanta Caves. The Ellora Caves comprise Hindu, Buddhist and Jain temples and over a 100 caves with only 34 open to the public excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandari hill .
Grishneshwar means "lord of compassion" sometimes also referred to as the Ghrneshwar or Ghushmeshwar Temple is 12th and the last Jyotirlinga on earth dedicated to Lord Shiva. This holy Shirine is located about 35 km away from the city of Aurangabad and about 2 km away from the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves.
Dnyaneshwar Dam popularly known as Mula Dam is an earthfill and gravity dam on Mula river near Rahuri in Ahmednagar district of Mahrahtra. This dam is the biggest dam in Ahmednagar and one of the major sources of water for the district.
The Pitalkhora Caves is an ancient Buddhist site and comprises of rock-cut 14 cave monuments situated on the Western Ghats of Maharashtra in Satamala Rang 20 kms away from Kannad ( Dist Aurangabad) 30 kms away from Chalisgaon Central Railway, Chandikawadi, Maharashtra
By Air - Aurangabad does not have an airport of its own. Closest airport to Aurangabad is Gaya Airport from where flights are available to every city of India. Private taxis are available from the airport to Aurangabad.
By Train - Sasaram is the closest railway station to Aurangabad. It is distanced by 46 kms.
By Road - Aurangabad enjoys decent roads by virtue of the national Highways. Buses and rickshaws serve the city well. It is easily accessible from Gaya, Bhojpur and Patna.
By Bus - One can choose several Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) or Private Buses that ply between all other major cities of the state and neighbouring states.
