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Sight Address : Himroo Factory in Aurangabad. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Himroo Factory is home to the conventional Himroo fabric. A major tourist attraction in Aurangabad, it is located near Zaffar Gate in old town. The Himroo material is famous for its quality and is a mix of cotton and silk. The designs and the patterns on these fabrics are the inspired from the Ajanta paintings. Paithani saris and conventional handloom Shawls are amongst the many other things available here. The Himroo material is typically a mix of silk and raw cotton and is renowned for its great quality. Apart from Himroo fabric, the famous Pathani saris and handloom shawls are also available here. The inspiration for designs on these fabrics and clothes comes from the paintings of Ajantha caves and most of the designs are similar to these paintings. The Himroo Factory is very conveniently located in the old town and is very easy to reach. It is a great place to visit for the shoppers as well as general tourists.

Himroo Factory in Aurangabad

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Visiting TimeEdit

Sunrise to Sunset

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon , Evening.

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Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 10

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 100

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry bottle of drinking water and some food.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water).Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child.Wear closed shoes, not sandals.