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WHERE TO STAY
Aurangabad's proximity to some of India's most important monuments,
ensures a profusion of hotels. On the whole, standards tend to be high and
prices very reasonable, particularly in the budget places, which range
from extremely basic Indian lodges to more pleasant travellers' hostels
Banks:
The most central places to change money are the:
State Bank of India on Kranti Chowk
Canara bank, Shahganj
Andhra Bank, Shaganj
State Bank of Hyderabad, Shahganj Square in the old city.
Hospitals:
Civil Hospital
Govt. Medical College
Hedgewar Hospital
Kamalnayan Bajaj Hospital
MGM Hospital
Tourist Information Centres:
Indian Government Tourism Office
Govt. of India Tourist office, Station Road
MTDC, Station Road
Tourist Information Center - Information & Booking Counter,
Aurangabad Airport.
Shopping
The legendary beauty of Paithani silk saris, and the intricate silver
inlay craft of Bidri ware, which reached its culmination under the
Moghals, is one of the famous shopping interests for the visitors.
Aurangabad City is also known for its artistic silk fabrics, particularly
Himroo and Mushroo shawls. Himroo is an age-old weaving craft of
Aurangabad, renowned for its mixture of cotton and silk getting the
texture of satin.
Travel Agent:
Classic Travel Related Services
Trc Building (Holiday Camp)
Station Road, Aurangabad - 431005
E-mail. classictours@vsnl.com
Website: www.ajantaindia.com
Contact Person: Anant Songire
Monument Entry Ticket Charges For Aurangabad Sector:
The Tariff Is As Follows:
Monument Charges - 
Ajanta
Caves : USD05
Ellora
Caves: USD05
Daultabad
Fort: USD02
Bibi
ka Maqbara: USD02
Aurangabad
Caves: USD02
Entrance Fees for Indian Citizens remains same for both categories of
monuments.
Ajanta Caves Are Closed On Monday & Ellora Caves Are Closed On
Every Tuesday.
Population: 327,946 (1991 census)
Area: 10107 (district)
Climate: Tropical
Temperature range (deg° c)
Summer: Maximum 34° C
Winter:
Minimum is 12° C
Clothing: Cottons in summer and warm woollen wears for winter.
STD Code: 0240/03485
Daulatabad: 13-km
Ellora: 30-km
Khuladabad: 33-km
Paithan: 56-km
Ajanta: 108-km
Jalgaon: 108-km
Ahmadnagar: 112-km
Manmad: 114-km
Shirdhi: 136-km