Solapur to Pandharpur by car with a driver

The trip from Solapur to Pandharpur

At about 69.2 km, Pandharpur is the longest of the three stops that lie close to Solapur, though still a manageable run for a day. The distance is a Google Maps driving estimate from central Solapur, and your pickup point and the route on the day will move it.

Pandharpur is a busy town, so the time you spend there depends more on queues than on the road. For that reason we suggest telling us whether you want a relaxed day with room for waiting, or a combined day with Tuljapur, so we can plan around it when we quote.

Why Pandharpur matters to pilgrims

Pandharpur is often called the spiritual heart of Maharashtra and sits at the centre of the Varkari tradition. The Vitthal Rukmini temple draws very large numbers of pilgrims every year, and the crowds are greatest around Ashadhi and Kartiki Ekadashi.

Nearby: the river ghat on the Chandrabhaga, as the Bhima is called at Pandharpur.

Shree Vitthal Rukmini Temple in brief

Pandharpur is the centre of the Varkari tradition. The temple of Shree Vitthal and Rukmini stands on the banks of the Bhima river, known locally as the Chandrabhaga, and pilgrims walk here in large numbers on the yearly wari, especially around Ashadhi and Kartiki Ekadashi.

On those festival periods the town becomes extremely crowded, and darshan arrangements are decided by the temple committee. If you plan to travel near an Ekadashi, enquire well in advance and check the committee's official information for the day.

Open the Google Maps driving route to Pandharpur

Ways to combine Pandharpur with other temples

Pandharpur is usually paired with Tuljapur. We offer the two together as a one-day package from Solapur, and Pandharpur is also the closing stop in the longer circuit.

See the Tuljapur and Pandharpur one-day trip

Which car suits your group

For a family with senior members, the Ertiga or the Toyota Innova Crysta gives more room for a day with waiting and walking. Smaller parties can use the Swift Dzire. If you are travelling as part of a larger group, ask about the Cruiser.

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What to tell us when you enquire

• Your travel date, and whether it is near an Ekadashi
• Pickup point in Solapur
• Group size and any senior members
• Whether you want Pandharpur alone or with Tuljapur
• Return the same day or not

Questions about Solapur to Pandharpur

Other routes from Solapur

• Solapur to Tuljapur taxi (44.9 km)
• Solapur to Akkalkot taxi (43.3 km)
• Solapur to Gangapur taxi (about 110 km)

Distances are Google Maps driving estimates from central Solapur and can change with your pickup point and route. We do not publish fixed fares: message us and we confirm your quote directly.