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Solapur is located at a distance of 456 km from Mumbai in Maharashtra on the banks of river Sina. This place is famous as a Centre for Jains. The city is located on major road and rail routes between Mumbai and Hyderabad, with a branch line to Bijapur and Gadag. Solapur developed as a commercial centre for cotton and other agricultural produce.

Tourist Attractions
Solapur is known for its historical, religious, industrial and commercial importance. Ground Fort, Siddheshwar Temple, Mallikarjuna Temple, Parasnath Temple, Adinath Temple, Masjids, Churches and Agyari are the attractions of this place.

Akkalkot is considered to be an important center of Datta. The Vatavriksha Temple of Shri Swami Samartha and Akkalkot Swami math are important religious places, which are visited by many devotees.

Phandharpur the city of Pandhavi Vithoba is another most important pilgrimage center for the whole of India. It ranks first among the fairs in the state with an aggregate congregation of four to five lakh on Ashadhi and Kartiki Ekadasi.

How To Get There  
Solapur is 456 km away from Mumbai. It is also well connected by road. State transport ply buses from major cities of the state like Mumbai, Aurangabad, and Pune to Solapur.
 

Solapur Hotel Details

Hotel TRIPURSUNDARI

Suite: Delux Rs.4500/-
Double Occupancy Triple Rs.3500/-
Single A/C: Rs.1400
Double A/C: Rs.1700
Single Non A/C: NA
Double Non A/C: NA


Hotel CITY PARK
Suite: Double Rs.2700/-
Single A/C: Rs.1400
Double A/C: Rs.1700
Single Non A/C: NA
Double Non A/C: NA
 

Hotel PRATHAM
Suite: Double Rs.2400/-
Single A/C: Rs.1400
Double A/C: Rs.1700
Single Non A/C: NA
Double Non A/C: NA
 

Hotel AISHWARYA
Suite: Double Rs. 1000/-
Single A/C: Rs.700
Double A/C: Rs.800
Single Non A/C: Rs.450
Double Non A/C: RS. 450
 

Hotel SURYA EXECUTIVE
Suite: Rs.2000
Extra Person in A/C: Rs.400
Extra Person in Non A/C: Rs.300
Single A/C: Rs.1200
Double A/C: Rs.1600
Single Non A/C: Rs.750
Double Non A/C: Rs.1050
 

Hotel DHRUVA
Suite: Double Rs.1300/-
Single A/C: Rs.600
Double A/C: Rs.750
Single Non A/C: Rs. 400
Double Non A/C: Rs. 500
 

Hotel SHRIKAMAL INTERNATIONAL
Suite: Double Rs. 1200/-
Single A/C: NA
Double A/C: Rs.750
Single Non A/C: Rs. 450
Double Non A/C: Rs. 350


Hotel SURYA INTERNATIONAL
A/C Single: Rs.800
A/C Double: Rs.1100
Non A/C Single: Rs.600
Non A/C Double: Rs.850
A/C Deluxe Single: Rs.1100
A/C Deluxe Double Rs.1400
Non A/C Deluxe Single: Rs.700
Non A/C Deluxe Double: Rs.950
A/C Triple Bed: Rs.1400
Non A/C Triple Bed: Rs.1100
Extra Person in A/C: Rs.300
Extra Person in Non A/C: Rs.250

Hotel AMBASSADOR
Suite: Double Rs.900/-
Single A/C: Rs.700
Double A/C: Rs.800
Single Non A/C: Rs. 500
Double Non A/C: Rs. 600
 

Hotel POONAM
Suite: Double Rs.950/-
Single A/C: Rs.650
Double A/C: Rs.750
Single Non A/C: Rs.350
Double Non A/C: Rs.450
 

HotelSHIVPARVATIINTERNATIONAL
Suite: Double Rs.900/-
Single A/C: Rs.700
Double A/C: Rs.800
Single Non A/C: Rs.450
Double Non A/C: Rs.750
 

Hotel KRISHNA PALACE
Suite: Delux Rs.4500/-
Double Occupancy Triple Rs.3500/-
Single A/C: Rs.1400
Double A/C: Rs.1700
Single Non A/C: NA
Double Non A/C: NA
 

Hotel VIKRAM PALACE
Suite: Double Rs.850/-
Single A/C: NA
Double A/C: Rs.550
Single Non A/C: 300
Double Non A/C: 400
 

Hotel SAI PRASAD
Suite: Double Rs.634/-
Single A/C: Rs.600
Double A/C: Rs.700
Single Non A/C: Rs.250
Double Non A/C: Rs. 300
 

Hotel ASHIRWAD
Suite: NA
Single A/C: Rs.600
Double A/C: Rs.700
Single Non A/C: 400
Double Non A/C: 400
 

Hotel AJINKYA
Suite: NA
Single A/C: Rs.550
Double A/C: Rs.600
Single Non A/C: Rs.250
Double Non A/C: RS. 350
 

Hotel CITY PARK
Suite: Double Rs.2700/-
Single A/C: Rs.1400
Double A/C: Rs.1700
Single Non A/C: NA
Double Non A/C: NA
 

Hotel PRATHAM
Suite: Double Rs.2400/-
Single A/C: Rs.1400
Double A/C: Rs.1700
Single Non A/C: NA
Double Non A/C: NA
 

Hotel AISHWARYA
Suite: Double Rs. 1000/-
Single A/C: Rs.700
Double A/C: Rs.800
Single Non A/C: Rs.450
Double Non A/C: RS. 450
 

Hotel AJANTA
Suite: NA
Single A/C: NA
Double A/C: Rs.480
Single Non A/C: NA
Double Non A/C: Rs.350
 

Hotel RITESH
Suite: NA
Single A/C: Rs.550
Double A/C: Rs.650
Single Non A/C: Rs.300
Double Non A/C: Rs.400
 

Hotel ALISHAN
Suite: NA
Single A/C: Rs.550
Double A/C: Rs.650
Single Non A/C: NA
Double Non A/C: Rs.400
 

Hotel SAPANA
Suite: NA
Single A/C: NA
Double A/C: Rs.600
Single Non A/C: Rs.300
Double Non A/C: RS. 350
 

Hotel SANKET
Suite: NA
Single A/C: NA
Double A/C: NA
Single Non A/C: Rs.250
Double Non A/C: Rs.350
 

Hotel VINAYAK
Suite: NA
Single A/C: NA
Double A/C: NA
Single Non A/C: Rs.350
Double Non A/C: RS. 400



Fairs And Festivals
A fair is organized at Saint Nath Temple in the honour of Saint Nath. The fair lasts for 6 days from shravana shud 11 to Vad 1. About 20 to 25 thousand people attend this fair. Nandidhwaj procession on Makar Sankranti is also attended by millions of devotes.

General Information
Area: 14895 sq. km (district)
Population: 604,215 (1991 Census)
Climate: Tropical
Rainfall: Average 897.8 mm
Summer: 42° C to 28º C
Winter: 27° C to 13° C
Latitude: 17° 42¢ to 18° 32¢
Longitude: 74° 33¢ to 76° 54¢
Clothing: Light Cotton and Woolen in winter
STD Code: 0217

Highlights for Tourists include-

  • Temple of Lord Siddharameshwar
  • Hipparga Lake - a scenic nature area
  • Kambar Lake, newly named as Sambhaji lake
  • IndraBhavan - Solapur Corporation building
  • Bhui-Kot Castle - castle of 15th century and under the Bahamani period
  • Hutatma Garden

Destinations that are further away (but great for day/weekend trips)-

  • Pandharpur Vithoba Temple (70 km away)
  • Akkalkot - Swami Samarth (35 km away)
  • HYDRA- saifan mulk chishti dargah (near about 20 km from Akkalkot)
  • Nannaj- Bird Sanctaury (25 km away)
  • Tuljapur - Tuljabhavani Temple (45 km away)
  • Naldurg Fort (approx. 45 km towards Hyderabad)
  • Barshi "Bhagvant" Temple (approx. 70 km away)
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