District in Maharashtra, India
Aurangabad District
Aurangabad district, officially known as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, is one of the 36 districts of the state of Maharashtra in western India.
It borders the districts of Nashik to the west, Jalgaon to the north, Jalna to the east, and Ahmednagar to the south. The city of Aurangabad houses the district's administrative headquarters. The district has an area of 10,100 km2, of which 37.55% is urban and the rest is rural. Aurangabad District is a major tourism region in Marathwada, with attractions including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves.
How locals move
Getting around Aurangabad District the local way
- Get aroundThe city of Aurangabad has all forms of transport right from intra-city buses, metered auto-rickshaws to chauffeur-driven taxis.
- Get aroundAs a tourist one is recommended to either take metered auto-rickshaws (3-wheeler taxis) or chauffeur-driven taxis.
- Get aroundMetered auto-rickshaws are undoubtedly the most suitable and convenient way of traveling through the city.
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