About Kolhapur
Agra to Kolhapur distnce : 1473 km
Estimated travel time : 27 hours
Kolhapur is a one of the popular city of the Maharashtra state of India flank on the bank of the river Panchaganga, is also one of the prominent site of pilgrims. There is a strong belief after one worships Balaji at Tirupati, offering prayer to goddess Mahalakshmi is essential to complete the pilgrimage. Kolhapur is also famous worldwide for Kolhapuri Chappels (Kolhapuris) & Jaggery. Kolhapuris introduced the concept of environment friendliness and innovation in footwear.
Located in Sahyadri mountain ranges, on the banks of the river Panchganga, Kolhapur is a historic Maratha city and religious pride of Maharashtra. It is also known as 'Dakshin Kashi'. Kolhapur offers an incredible archeological & cultural heritage, magnificent temples, monuments, forts, lakes and gardens and is full of tourists all around the year. On the day of Naag Panchami, Kolhapur seems at its best. Thousands of people worship live snakes by offering milk and rice. Another important festival in Kolhapur is Randall Mahotsav. Kolhapur is also called as sugar bowl of India and famous for, having the maximum amount of Mercedes cars, spinning mills, education center and also famous for spicy curries and leather shoes. Kolhapur offers a lot to tourists from pilgrimage sites to wildlife sanctuary, a museum, a ghat, a dam and a lake with few forts and palaces. Most important and must visit attraction is The Panhala fort for history lovers and for trekkers. Another attraction is Shri Chatrapati Shalu Museum, also known as New Palace, built with black polished stone and is an architecture’s delight. Other attractions are Bison Sanctuary, Ramtirth waterfall, Sagareshwara deer sanctuary, Shri Mahalakshmi Temple, Narsobawadi in Shirol taluka, Koppeshwar Mandir in Khidrapur, Jyotiba Temple Audumbar, Shri Bahubali Sanctuary, the Radhanagari Dam, Rankala Lake. Some of the other important tourist attractions that lie in close proximity to Kolhapur are Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Mahabaleshwar, Solapur.
Taxi from Agra to Kolhapur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Agra to Kolhapur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Agra to Kolhapur distance is 1473 Km and is 27 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Jaipur - Known as the "Pink City," Jaipur offers attractions such as the Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar.
2. Ajmer - Ajmer is famous for the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a Sufi shrine, and the Akbari Fort and Museum.
3. Udaipur - Often called the "City of Lakes," Udaipur features stunning palaces like the City Palace and Lake Palace, as well as the picturesque Lake Pichola.
4. Ahmedabad - The largest city in Gujarat, Ahmedabad, offers attractions like the Sabarmati Ashram (Gandhi Ashram), Adalaj Stepwell, and the Jama Mosque.
5. Mumbai - As one of India's major cities, Mumbai has iconic landmarks such as the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves, and many cultural and historic sites.
6. Pune - Known as the "Oxford of the East," Pune is home to numerous educational institutions, as well as attractions like the Aga Khan Palace, Shaniwar Wada, and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple.
Tourist Attractions
Mahalakshmi temple
New Palace / Shri Chatrapati Shahu Museum
Jyotiba Temple
Rankala Fort
Panhala Fort
Shopping - Kolhapuri Chappals and Jaggery
Temlabai Temple
Binkhambi Ganesh Temple
Siddhagiri Gramjivan Wax Museum
Kopeshwar Temple
Narsinhwadi Datta Mandir
Bhavani Mandap
Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary
Gangagiri Maharaj Math Temple
Rantirth Waterfall
Radhanagari Dam
Khasbag
Sagareshwar Deer Sanctuary
Shalini Palace
Chinmaya Ganadhish
