Kolhapur known for its iconic Malakshmi temple, Chatrapti Shahu Maharaj Palace and place which has deep connection with the various events in the history of Maratha Empire. Surrounded by various forts and temples of deities it is an ideal central place to make a stay, explore a spot around for entire day and come back for rest in the night. The place is no short of various delicacies typically known as Kolhapuri Food, staying here one must definitely try Mutton Loncha (Pickle), Tambda and Pandhra rassa at famous Opal Hotel.
This writing gives a small idea about the plcaes that can be explored by travellers who have a liking towards nature and history.
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The closest central place, to cover the spots, in Kolhapur one can visit Mahalakshmi Mandir, Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir, Shahu Place, Rankala Lake. Also you can visit famous Jyotiba temple which is hardly 26 Km from the place all places can be covered in 2 days span
Visit to Panhala fort, 24 Km from Kolhapur where one comes across the history of an escape by Shivaji Maharaj from Panhala Fort to Vishal Gad with the aide Daring Baji Prabhu Deshpande and Mavalas (Soldiers). If one wishes to stay on Panhala fort their is a MTDC resort for which bookings can be done through on line portal.
The fort true to its name Vishal (Huge) has only a single access route and is surrounded on all the three sides by deep valleys, on one of the tip of Fort one can come across monuments of Baji Prabhu and Fulaji Prabhu. Pawan Khind to Vishal Gad 16 Km
This place is known for Samarth Ramdas Swami's where he took Samadhi, also one will come across the Samarth's 11 Maruti at this place.Distance Kolhapur to Sajjan Gad: 134 Km
Famous Hill Station in Maharashtra well know for its Strawberry farms, Mapro Garden and Strawberry Fudge.Sajjan Gad - Mahabaleshwar: 66 Km
Famous Ganapati Mandir
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It is the route which was utilised by Shivaji to travel from Panhala to Vishal Gad; Distance Panhala to Pawan Khind (44 Km.)
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