Solapur is a city in Maharashtra in India.

Solapur district, famous for its Chadder , Handloom, Powerloom and Beedi Industries, covering an area of 14844.6 sq.kms., is one of the important districts in Maharashtra State of India. The area, which now forms Solapur district, was formerly part of Ahmadnagar, Pune and Satara districts. Also spelt Sholapur, administrative headquarters of Solapur district are located on the banks of the Sina River in Maharashtra state. It is influenced by its geography and the area is largely consists of plains. The river Bhima flows from northwest to the southeast and Sina River also flows from it. The southwest and northeast parts of the district are arid areas. Solapur is meeting ground for Maharashtra and Karnataka and from very old times the trade routes passed across Solapur district. There are 8 famous Digamabar Jain temples at Solapur two are at Sukervar Peth, one in Kasagi, one at Shravikashram, one at Bhusari and Seth Sakharamji temple. The chief deity of the city is Shri Siddeshwar.

Solapur developed as a commercial center for cotton and other agricultural produce. Solapur bed-sheets have earned fame and reputation for their novel designs and durability.

Culture and History

History As per the mythological literary sources the region south of Godavari was covered with thick forest and was inhabited by the aboriginal. Agastya was the first Aryan who crossed the Vindhya Mountains and settled on the banks of Godavari followed by other sages who established their hermitages in the different regions of the south. In early centuries the city belonged to the Hindu Chalukyas and Devagiri Yadavas, but later became a part of the Bahamani and Bijapur kingdoms. Vairag village in Barshi tehsil situated at a distance of 14 miles to the south east of Barshi and 30 miles to the North of Solapur is a meeting place of saints of Nath Sect who have enunciated worldly life for meditation. Because of this particular aspect the village seems to have been named as 'Vairag'.

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Road

Solapur is transport hub connecting Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is well connected by Road and Rail to major districts and cities.The national highways 9, 13 and 211 pass through Solapur city. Solapur is located on Pune-Hyderabad NH9, approximately 275km away from Pune. Regularly buses ply from Pune. Buses from Mumbai, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Nasik and other important cities of wester Maharashtra are available too.

Solapur is also very close to Hyderabad (305km) in Andhra Pradesh and Vijapur (150km) in Karnataka.

Railway

The city is located on major road and rail routes between Mumbai and Hyderabad, with a branch line to Bijapur and Gadag. It is 456kms away from Mumbai and 264km away from Pune by Railway.

Flights and airtickets to Solapur

There is no Air service for Solapur. Nearest airport is Pune, 250 Km.from solapur.

Tours and Getting around Solapur

Solapur tourist attractions and sightseeing

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)

Solapur city tours

Work

Solapur souvenirs and shopping

  • The most famous item is 'Solapuri chadar'.Cotton Bedsheets and handmade textile are very popular and are available at very reasonable price.
  • Try Nasle Shenga Chutney.

Solapur Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Solapur nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Solapur cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Contact

PIN Code for Solapur is 41300x. STD Code is 0217 and the RTO Vehicle Registration code is MH-13.

Stay safe

Cope

Get out

  • Vijapur

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