[mobike008]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Hi Vivek----is that stretch near Homnabad 70-80 kms in length or are you referring to speed? I might go to Mahabs this Dusshera.

This portion of the road was always below average and nothing to worry about and if you drive slow (80kmph or slower) you can easily spot them in advance and avoid them

[vnabhi]

Originally Posted by ASHISHPALLOD

Keep watch on weather in this part of country.
Heavy rains during last few days.

Will do, thanks. I know that umbrellas are a must for Mahabs. Any suggestions for stay in that place? I am wary of puja rush.

Originally Posted by vivek_vt

Was referring to the length of the road. Did this stretch again two weeks back while returning from Pune. Night Speeds would be around 60-70 kmph. Left Solapur around 10:30PM and reached hyderabad at 3AM. Day speeds can go up as you can spot the potholes early.

Ok, got you now. The stretch near Homnabad was bad only for 20 kms in Dec 2007.

@mobike008--that is what i was inferring.

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Will do, thanks. I know that umbrellas are a must for Mahabs. Any suggestions for stay in that place? I am wary of puja rush.

I have a business card of the hotel in Mahby at home. Will give you the number tonight so you can call them and book the room rightaway

[ASHISHPALLOD]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Any suggestions for stay in that place? I am wary of puja rush.

The Dussara time will be real off season at mahaby,
As Mobike quoted, you can pre-book the place or if you wish you can hunt for bargain after reaching to Mahaby.

[ravib]

Friends,

Need some information on staying options in Sholapur. My parents along with a group of 15 others are traveling to Sholapur late January'2012 for a pilgrimage trip.

Need your inputs and suggestions for decent staying options in sholapur for the entire group of 15 adults. Doesn't need a fancy or Hi-fi hotel, just a decent accommodation will do for 2 nights.

Thanks in advance !

-Ravi