Aurangabad

It is famous for its Cave Temples and is a base camp to visit Ajantha and Ellora. Aurangabad meaning “Built by the Throne” is named after the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb. The city is a tourist hub, surrounded with many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites besides Bibi Ka Maqbara. Aurangabad is said to be a City of Gates and the strong presence of these can be felt as one drives through the city. Bibi Ka Maqbara: the burial place of Aurangzeb’s wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani. It is an imitation of the Taj at Agra and due to its similar design, it is popularly known as the Mini Taj of the Deccan. The other tourists’ places are Gates in Aurangabad, Aurangabad Caves, Quila-e-Ark, Kali Masjid and Jumma Masjid.