Aurangabad, Maharashtra Travel Guide

Situated in Maharashtra in West India, Aurangabad is a major tourist destination. The Ajanta and Ellora Caves are world renowned attractions located close to Aurangabad. Other popular local attractions include Deogri Fort (Daulatabad), Soneri Mahal, Bibi-ka-Maqbara and the Lonar Crater. Aurangabad is also known as the "City of Gates," as one can easily see by driving through the city. Once a major silk and cotton textile production center, industries in the city revolve around pharmaceuticals, steel recycling, auto components and beverage production.

The financial services sector has now set up base here as well and most public sector and private banks have branches in Aurangabad. In addition, more than a dozen IT companies have set up offices in the local industrial parks that are being converted to technology parks.  [more]