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Sight Address : Solapur Fort, Sidheshwar Temple Area, Solapur, Maharashtra 413001. Edit
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Solapur Fort Bhuikot Castle is One of the Popular attractions around Solapur is the Bhuikot Fort. Spend a relaxing day with your family or friends at this picturesque locale with its quaint Moat. Solapur Fort is an ancient Muslim fort situated in Solapur, one of the ancient historical and religious places in Maharashtra.
HistoryEdit
Solapur Fort (Bhuikot Castle) is 14th century fort was built in memory of Hutatma Bagh. The fort also houses a temple, which attracts thousands of visitors. It was built by Bahamani Sultan.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to February
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 Hours
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BUS : Solapur is very well connected by roads and is 45 Kms from Tuljapur, 73 Kms from Pandharpur, 95 Kms from Paranda, 274 Kms from Pune, 300 Kms from Hyderabad. You can take Solapur to Kolhapur buses and various other cities. Public transport in Solapur is primarily provided by buses operated by Solapur Municipal Transport (SMT). It is interesting to note that the only place other than Mumbai where double decker buses are in use is Solapur.
Train : Solapur falls on the rail line connecting Hyderabad to Mumbai. It is around 400 Kms from Mumbai. Regular trains are available to Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and other parts of the state and country.
Air : The nearest International Airport from Solapur is Pune International Airport, Maharashtra, roughly four hour drive from Solapur. Pune International Airport is well connected to major cities by flights to Nagpur , Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad & other destinations.
Others : Autorickshaws is also available here to reach the sight.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Drinking Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- You should be extra cautious while parking vehicles. Traffic Police are very strict in the city. You need to have PUC for your vehicles or else you will be Rs 50 short each time you cross the signals.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101