"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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About Kolhapur
Tirunelveli to Kolhapur distnce : 1201 km
Estimated travel time : 19.4 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 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.
Taxi from Tirunelveli to Kolhapur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Tirunelveli to Kolhapur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Tirunelveli to Kolhapur distance is 1201 Km and is 19.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Pune - Known for its historical landmarks and cultural attractions, Pune can be a great place to stopover. Some of the popular attractions include the Aga Khan Palace, Shaniwar Wada, and Sinhagad Fort.
2. Kolhapur - Since you will be starting from Kolhapur, you can explore the city itself before heading towards Tirunelveli. Visit the famous Mahalaxmi Temple, the New Palace, and Rankala Lake.
3. Belgaum - Located in Karnataka, Belgaum is known for its picturesque landscapes and historical monuments. The Belgaum Fort, Gokak Falls, and Kittur Fort are the major attractions here.
4. Dandeli - Dandeli is a small town in Karnataka and is famous for its wildlife sanctuary and adventurous activities like river rafting, camping, and trekking.
5. Goa - Depending on the route you take, Goa can be an interesting stopover. Known for its beaches, nightlife, and Portuguese architecture, you can spend some relaxing time here.
6. Gokarna - This coastal town in Karnataka is known for its beautiful beaches and religious significance. The Om Beach and Mahabaleshwar Temple are the must-visit places here.
7. Madurai - Before reaching Tirunelveli, you can make a short detour to Madurai. It is known for the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, and Gandhi Memorial Museum.
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