Aurangabad was recently declared the ‘Tourism Capital of Maharashtra’ and it is a popular destination because of its proximity to ancient Buddhist caves as well as the World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
Aurangzeb, the last Mughal emperor, made the city his capital from 1653 to 1707. Aurangabad a good choice for a weekend excursion from Mumbai. The town historical derived its principle income from silk fabrics and is still known across the world for its hand-woven Himroo and Paithani saris.