Chandrapur to Solapur Cab
About Solapur
Chandrapur to Solapur distnce : 756 km
Estimated travel time : 11.4 hours
Solapur is a popular destination for both tourism and work. Solapur or Sholapur is a commercial center for cotton and other agricultural products. Solapuri Chaddar, towel, handloom, power looms are world famous. Solapur has rich cultural and historical significance and is also called "The City of Hutatmas" means "The City of Martyrs".
Solapur is transport hub connecting Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and also Tamil Nadu and is also a confluence of Kannada, Marathi and Telugu cultures. It has two special significance in India's fight for Independence. First, Solapur satyagraha in 1930 where many volunteers died in Bristish firing and people started attacking police stations, courts, municipal buildings and police and other officers ran out of Solapur. Solapur got freedom for 3 days. However, this resulted in the executions of Mallappa Dhanshetti, Abdul Rasool Qurban Hussein, Jagannath Bhagwan Shinde and Shrikisan Laxminarayan Sarada. Secondly, Solapur Municipal Council was the first to hoist the Indian National Flag on municipal council building in 1930. Now, Solapur is a commercial hub and is known world wide for Solapuri Chhaddar. Solapur is also visited by millions of devotees of its chief deity Shri Siddeshwar at "Nandidhwaj" procession on Makar Sankranti fair and in annual fair in January called "Gadda Yatra" which is associated with the marriage of Lord Siddheshwar.
Taxi from Chandrapur to Solapur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chandrapur to Solapur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chandrapur to Solapur distance is 756 Km and is 11.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Tadoba National Park - Located near Chandrapur, this is one of the largest and oldest national parks in Maharashtra. It is known for its tiger reserve and diverse wildlife.
2. Ghodazari and Pranhita Wildlife Sanctuaries - These wildlife sanctuaries are also located near Chandrapur and offer opportunities for bird watching and wildlife spotting.
3. Nanded - Nanded is a major pilgrimage center for Sikhs and is known for the historic Gurudwara Hazur Sahib, which is visited by thousands of devotees every year.
4. Tuljapur - This town is famous for the Tulja Bhavani Temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Bhavani. The temple is a major pilgrimage site in Maharashtra.
5. Pandharpur - Known as the "Pandharpur of Maharashtra," this town is renowned for the Vitthal Temple, dedicated to Lord Vitthal. The temple attracts millions of devotees during the Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage every year.
6. Akkalkot - Akkalkot is a small town famous for the Akkalkot Swami Maharaj Temple, dedicated to Swami Samarth Maharaj. The temple is visited by devotees seeking spiritual solace.
7. Barshi - Barshi is a historic town known for its architectural marvels. Some of the popular attractions include the Palam Fort, Vishnu Temple, and the Ramling Temple.
Tourist Attractions
Shri Siddheshwar Temple
Siddheshwar Lake
Kambar Talav or Sambhaji Lake
Duffrin Chowk
Hotgi Saibaba Temple
Markandeya Temple
Balaji Temple
Rupabhavani Temple
Nagareshwar Temple
Shah Zahur Wali Dargah
Dargah Haji Malang Shah Baba
Hipparga Lake
IndraBhavan - Solapur Municipal Corporation building
Hutatma Garden
Mahatama Gandhi Zoo
Nannaj- Bird Sanctuary
Mardi - Yamai Devi Temple
Hattur - Shri Bansiddheshwar & Someshwar Mandir
Soregaon- Gajanan Maharaj Temple
Kudal Sangam temple - Sangmeshwar Temple and first Marathi rock inscription and a rare
Shivalinga (1000 faced)