"The Kolhapuris are comfortable, stylish and quite durable and are available in a variety of designs, patterns and colors. They can be easily used for any occasion, and can cater to a large genre of audience. Almost every age group can find something that may strike their fancy."
- Dr. Sriya Chakravarti,, Professor, Thinker, Globe Trotter
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Mahabaleshwar to Kolhapur distnce : 178 km
Estimated travel time : 3.7 hours
Mahabaleshwar to Kolhapur is very popular route known for its pilgrimage destination Mahalakshmi Temple. 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 architectureโs 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.
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Mahabaleshwar to Kolhapur Cab Route
Mahabaleshwar to Kolhapur by car is well connected through SH 58 and NH 48 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Mahabaleshwar to Kolhapur distance is 178 Km and is 3.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Medha - Mankumare Point, Datta Mandir, Maladev Temple, Bhairavnath Mandir
Satara - Ajinkyatara Fort, Rajwaada Palace, Shri Uttar Chidambaram Nataraj Mandir, City View Point
Umbraj - Mathatil Pratap Maruti, Krishna River, Hanuman Mandir
Karad - Krishna Koyna Pritisangam, Devi Krishnamai Temple, Devi Koynamai Temple, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Statue
Uran Islampur - Shrine or math of Sambhuappa Kosti, Khandoba Mandir, Ganesh Temple, Mahadev Mandir
Peth Vadgaon - Mahalaxmi Temple, Lake, Ambabai Temple, Mhasoba Temple
Shiroli - Simandhar Dham Swetamber Jain Kamal Mandir, Shri Simandhar Bhagwan Jain Temple, Sangli Fata Masjid
Places to visit in Kolhapur using CabBazar Mahabaleshwar to Kolhapur Car Rental Services
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