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Himroo Factory
The factory located in the old town produces hand-woven traditional
Himroo shawls from cotton, silk and silver threads. The famous Himroo
shawls and sarees are on sale in many showrooms around the city.
Excursions
Ajanta
Situated 99 Kms from the Aurangabad city the place is famous for its
caves. The Ajanta caves dating back to Gupta period, were built
between the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. The first Buddhist cave was
further added by several intricately decorated caves. Ajanta caves are
popular for its paintings and sculptures, which are masterpieces of
Buddhist religious art. The caves are dotted with 34 monasteries and
temples, which extends over 2 Kms.
Ellora
 The
place located 30 Kms from Aurangabad, has many uninterrupted
monuments, belong to the 600 A.D- 1000 A.D. The popular Ellora caves
has a collection of unique artistic pattern and a technological
exploit. Around 34 caves were carved out in a curve of low hills,
among them16 are of Hindus, 13 are of Buddhist and five are Jain
faith.
How to Reach Aurangabad
The city is well connected by Air, Rail and Road.
Air : The airport of Aurangabad, lies at a distance
of 10 Kms from the city. Aurangabad airport is connected to Mumbai,
Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur etc.
Rail : Aurangabad railway station is well connected
to Mumbai and other major cities of the country. The trains are
available from major cities of the country to Arangabad. From Mumbai
two trains run daily to Aurangabad.
Road : Good roads connect Aurangabad with Mumbai
and rest of the country. The luxury and state run buses ply between
Mumbai and Aurangabad. The distance of some important places from
Aurangabad are Mumbai (403 Kms), Pune (214 Kms), Nasik (218 Kms),
Indore (402 Kms), Daulatabad (13 Kms), Shirdi (130 Kms) and Jalgaon
(194 Kms).
Where to Stay in Aurangabad
Aurnagabad has many hotels cater to the needs of the tourists. The
hotels well-equipped with good facilities offer comfortable stay to
guests.
Among the famous hotels of the city include Taj Residency (Taj
Group), The Meadows, Hotel Ambassador Ajanta, Welcome Hotel Rama
International, Hotel President Park and Hotel Aurangabad etc.
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Aurangabad
is home to a group of beautiful caves date back to the 6th or 7th century
AD. The 10 caves carved out of the hillside, are all related to Buddhism. 
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