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Solapur
Spend 1–2 days: see Siddheshwar Temple, a lake, and the textile market; travel to Pandharpur (70 km (43 mi)) if you have extra time.Spend 1–2 days: see Siddheshwar Temple, a lake, and the textile market; travel to Pandharpur (43 mi (70 km)) if you have extra time.
Solapur is a commercial hub in Maharashtra with a famous Siddheshwar temple, textile bazaars and nearby lakes; most sights fit in a short stay, with day‑trip options to religious sites up to 70 km away.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (very hot)
- Airports
- PNQ · BOM · HYD
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Solapur100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Solapur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetySolapur is generally safe; stay alert in traffic, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated areas after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire/ambulance · 112 National emergency (all services) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPNQ Pune International Airport (≈260 km (162 mi), 4 h by road or train).PNQ Pune International Airport (≈162 mi (260 km), 4 h by road or train).
- Getting aroundBuses run by Solapur Municipal Transport and auto‑rickshaws; double‑deckers are common.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea (street stall)₹10–₹20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (city)₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketSiddheshwar Temple entry₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hostel dorm, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · High ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PNQ Pune International Airport (≈260 km (162 mi), 4 h by road or train) · BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (≈450 km (280 mi), 7–8 h by road) · HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (≈305 km (190 mi), 5–6 h by road)PNQ Pune International Airport (≈162 mi (260 km), 4 h by road or train) · BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (≈280 mi (450 km), 7–8 h by road) · HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (≈190 mi (305 km), 5–6 h by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
May
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (4 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Solapur: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Apr
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
May
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses run by Solapur Municipal Transport and auto‑rickshaws; double‑deckers are common. Taxis available but traffic can be heavy.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pandharpur Vithoba Temple
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus from Solapur ST stand, about 70 km (43 mi), 2 hBus from Solapur ST stand, about 43 mi (70 km), 2 h
Major pilgrimage site, open daily
Akkalkot Swami Samarth Temple
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Bus or shared taxi, 35 km (22 mi), ~1 hBus or shared taxi, 22 mi (35 km), ~1 h
Spiritual centre, modest facilities
Tuljapur Tulja Bhavani Temple
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus, 45 km (28 mi), ~1.5 hBus, 28 mi (45 km), ~1.5 h
Popular shrine, best early morning
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Tripursundari
Three‑star, central location, good for budget travellers
Hotel City Park
Mid‑range, near railway station
Hotel Pratham
Three‑star, basic amenities
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| Bus to Pandharpur (round trip)2 × ₹150 · check | ₹300 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹800 · check | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹680 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,740 per person per day, bed included | ₹7,480≈ US$85 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (street stall) | ₹10–₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Siddheshwar Temple entry | ₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹50–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ticket (city) | ₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Solapuri chadar (cotton bedsheet) | ₹1,200–₹2,500 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking can be difficult; traffic police enforce strict rules.
- Summer heat above 40 °C (104 °F) in May–June; carry water and sun protection.Summer heat above 104 °F (40 °C) in May–June; carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire/ambulance
- 101
- National emergency (all services)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire/ambulance101
- National emergency112
Embassy
US consulate is in Mumbai; Indian emergency number 112 works nationwide.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Solapur ↔ Pune (train): ≈₹300–₹600, 4 h (check)
- City bus ride: ₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yeh kitna hai?)
- क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Solapur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (very hot) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Pandharpur for a full temple experience.
- Include a local textile workshop visit for deeper insight.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Solapur
- secondaryWikivoyage: Solapur, revision 5334377 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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