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Kolhapur is a small city in Southern Maharashtra. It is famous for its chappals.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By train

Kolhapur is connected to Miraj, Pune, Mumbai via rail. Mahalaxmi Express is one of many trains that connect Mumbai to Kolhapur almost on daily basis. The nearest station is Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus

[edit] By road

But the most important thing is that, there is no train from Pune to reach Kolhapur....

Kolhapur lies on National Highway 4 a.k.a NH4 which connects Mumbai to Bangalore. Mumbai to Kolhapur is a 7 hours drive by road.

MSRTC ( Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation) has buses running every hour from Mumbai to Kolhapur and vice versa. These are Non-A/C general transport buses and cost approximately 180-240 INR.

Private operators also operate buses on this route with A/C and Non-A/C option, the fare ranging from 200 to 350 INR.

[edit] By air

Air Deccan has a daily flight from Mumbai which cost around 3000 INR.

[edit] Get around

Overall, Kolhapur has became a crowded place recently. Huge number of two wheeler vehicles precides over the number of four wheelers ( private & commercial ). The central city being non-planned is very crowded during peak hours.

[edit] By car

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[edit][add listing] See

[edit] Religious Places

• Mahalaxmi Temple. 5 Km from CBS ( Central Bus Station ) and Railway Station towards center of the city.
• Gagangiri Maharaj Math ( Temple ) at Gaganbavada. A hill station about 2-3 hours from CBS and Railway Station, excellant climate during the rainy season.
• Jyotiba Temple. About 15 km from CBS and Railway Station.

[edit] Tourist Spots

• Rankala Lake. About 6-8 km from CBS and Railway Station.
• Radhanagari Dam. About 15-20 km from CBS and Railway Station.
• Gaganbavada. A hill station about 2-3 hours from CBS and Railway Station, excellent climate during the rainy season.
• NEW PALACE A museam about memories of The Great Lokraja Shahuji Maharaj
• Shivaji University A gateway of higher education of international level to regional masses but surrounded by rich nature

[edit] Historical Locations

• Panhala Fort.

[edit][add listing] Do

First visit Mahalaxmi Temple then go to Panhala Fort the Auto Rikhsa Charges 450/- for Panhala Trip from Kolhapur to Panhala and back.This trip wil take 6 hrs and after coming back to Kolhapur city got to Rankala Lake in evening there is Shalini Palace Hotel and Chowpaty where You can enjoy food from vaada Pav to South Indian dishes.

Next day Start in the morning go to new palace Museum. After seeing museum go to Jyotiba Temple.

Don't forget to visit Bhavani Temple near Maha Laxmi Temple.

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• Kolhapuri Chappals
• Sarees

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• Hotel Victor Palace chute
• Hotel Raysons ( 24 /7 Coffee shop )
• Hotel Pearl
• Hotel Meghdoot
• Hotel Opel (best for veg and non-veg)... very process oriented and a disciplined yet upholding the charm of the garden within.
• Hotel Khavvaiya ( Gujrathi )

A full meal without drinks will cost around 80 to 200 INR. Hotels generally close by 11 PM, while some of them have Coffee shops that also serve rice variety round the clock.

• Padma Guest House. A traditional Kolhapuri cuisine restaurant serving authentic Kolhapuri Thali's (veg & non-veg) since 1947. Located very close to Mahalaxmi Temple.

Don't forget to eat the "paandhraa rassaa" & "taambdaa rassa" in non-veg. These are two special curries which are tradition of Kolhapur.

For party freaks Kolhapur has got some decent bars & restaurants like Scores (beside hotel Victor palace) & Texas (in Hotel Ayodhya), also Mithila is a family bar & restaurant in Hotel Ayodhya.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Padma Guest House. Rooms available at RS 150 -- 250.
• Hotel Pearl . Very neat rooms & nice to stay

[edit] Get out

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