Scenic Road Trip from Gulbarga to Maharashtra: Culture, Cuisine & Exploration

Day 1: Gulbarga to Solapur

Gulbarga, Karnataka to Solapur, Maharashtra on July 5, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel Basaveshwara

Enjoy a local South Indian breakfast with dishes like idli and vada, perfect to energize for the road trip ahead.
INR200, 1h0m

9:00am

Drive to Solapur

Begin the approximately 3-hour drive (around 160 km) north from Gulbarga to Solapur, crossing into Maharashtra with scenic countryside views.
INR0 (personal vehicle), 3h0m

12:15pm

Lunch at Hotel Suvarna

Savor traditional Maharashtrian cuisine with specialties like vada pav and puran poli in Solapur’s popular eatery.
INR300, 1h0m

1:30pm

Solapur Siddheshwar Temple Visit

Explore the historic Siddheshwar Temple, a stunning example of Vijayanagara architecture and an important spiritual site.
Free, 1h30m

3:00pm

Check-in at Hotel Gupta

Relax and freshen up before an evening stroll through Solapur’s bustling markets.
INR2000, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Hotel Venus

Enjoy a flavorful dinner consisting of Solapur special thalis with a mix of curries and rice dishes.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 2: Solapur to Pune

Solapur to Pune, Maharashtra on July 6, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel Venus

Start your day with a hearty Maharashtrian breakfast like poha and misal pav here before heading to Pune.
INR250, 1h0m

9:00am

Drive to Pune

Journey west toward Pune, approximately 240 km and 4.5 hours drive, through vibrant towns and scenic highway routes.
INR0 (personal vehicle), 4h30m

1:30pm

Lunch at Vaishali Restaurant

Taste popular Pune street food dishes, especially their renowned South Indian meals and bakery treats.
INR350, 1h0m

3:00pm

Aga Khan Palace Visit

Visit this historic palace turned museum, important for its role in India’s freedom struggle and beautiful gardens.
INR40, 2h0m

6:00pm

Check-in at Keys Hotel Pune

Settle into your hotel for some rest before dinner.
INR4000, 1h0m

8:00pm

Dinner at Malaka Spice

Enjoy a fusion meal with Southeast Asian flavors in a charming setting to conclude the day.
INR800, 1h30m
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Day 3: Explore Pune

Pune, Maharashtra on July 7, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at The Flour Works

Start with European style breakfast featuring fresh bakery items and brewed coffee.
INR450, 1h0m

9:30am

Shaniwar Wada

Explore this iconic fortification with its historical architecture and stories of the Maratha empire.
INR25, 1h30m

11:30am

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

Discover a vast collection of everyday artifacts showcasing Indian craft and culture from various regions.
INR100, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Café Goodluck

Enjoy classic Pune fast foods like bun maska, chai and egg bhurji in a beloved historic café.
INR300, 1h0m

2:30pm

Drive to Mumbai

Begin the approximately 3-hour drive (150 km) southwest to Mumbai, Maharashtra's bustling metropolis.
INR0 (personal vehicle), 3h0m

6:00pm

Check-in at The St. Regis Mumbai

Relax and refresh at your luxurious hotel in South Mumbai.
INR12000, 1h0m

8:00pm

Dinner at Bademiya

Experience legendary Mumbai street food with kebabs and rolls from this famous late-night eatery.
INR600, 1h0m
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