dichkaun
Well-Known Member
Aurangabad to Solapur
Oct 19th 2021
Day 18: 337Km
First stop of the day was at Bibi Ka Maqbara. Asked at the hotel and they told me it opens at 0800.
Left the hotel at 0730. Aurangabad calls itself a city of gates, which is quite true. In my short ride from the hotel to the Maqbara, I saw many of these old gates. Good things is that they are quite well maintained.
The Maqbara was just opening and I was one of the few visitors. The place is nice and worth visiting.
Walked around, taking pictures and in general enjoying the solitude.
Talked to a guard for a while and he happily took some pictures for me.
Then roamed the gardens which were not so well maintained.
Stepping out one of the small shops was just opening. Asked him to make some breakfast and tea. While breakfast was being made, walked over to where a few college students were painting/drawing the Maqbara. Some of them were really good.
Had breakfast of tea, samosa and mixture which was surprisingly nice. Then returned to the hotel.
Leaving Aurangabad, the roads were nice and route was good too. Decided to stay overnight at Solapur.
In hindsight, I should have ridden till Vijayapura which used to be called Bijapur. If I had know that, I would surely have proceeded and seen the Gol Gumbaz. The name Vijaypura threw me off and I thought it was some inconsequential city.
At Solapur, took a hotel near Bhuikot fort. After checkin, had lunch at the hotel and then rested a while.
In the evening, walked over to the Bhuikot fort. Unfortunately it was closed due to Covid. There was a park with stall nearby. Walked around and then returned to the hotel.
At night looked up google for food recommendation and ended up at a place recommended for veg thali. The place was surprisingly crowded and food was good.
Oct 19th 2021
Day 18: 337Km
First stop of the day was at Bibi Ka Maqbara. Asked at the hotel and they told me it opens at 0800.
Left the hotel at 0730. Aurangabad calls itself a city of gates, which is quite true. In my short ride from the hotel to the Maqbara, I saw many of these old gates. Good things is that they are quite well maintained.
The Maqbara was just opening and I was one of the few visitors. The place is nice and worth visiting.
Walked around, taking pictures and in general enjoying the solitude.
Talked to a guard for a while and he happily took some pictures for me.
Then roamed the gardens which were not so well maintained.
Stepping out one of the small shops was just opening. Asked him to make some breakfast and tea. While breakfast was being made, walked over to where a few college students were painting/drawing the Maqbara. Some of them were really good.
Had breakfast of tea, samosa and mixture which was surprisingly nice. Then returned to the hotel.
Leaving Aurangabad, the roads were nice and route was good too. Decided to stay overnight at Solapur.
In hindsight, I should have ridden till Vijayapura which used to be called Bijapur. If I had know that, I would surely have proceeded and seen the Gol Gumbaz. The name Vijaypura threw me off and I thought it was some inconsequential city.
At Solapur, took a hotel near Bhuikot fort. After checkin, had lunch at the hotel and then rested a while.
In the evening, walked over to the Bhuikot fort. Unfortunately it was closed due to Covid. There was a park with stall nearby. Walked around and then returned to the hotel.
At night looked up google for food recommendation and ended up at a place recommended for veg thali. The place was surprisingly crowded and food was good.
