"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
Warora to
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About Kolhapur
Warora to Kolhapur distnce : 949 km
Estimated travel time : 14.2 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 Warora to Kolhapur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Warora to Kolhapur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Warora to Kolhapur distance is 949 Km and is 14.2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Ghatshila - Ghatshila is a small town in Jharkhand known for its scenic beauty and waterfalls. It is a popular stopover for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.
2. Ajanta Caves - Located near Aurangabad, the Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for their stunning rock-cut Buddhist cave temples. This is a must-visit if you are interested in history and ancient architecture.
3. Ellora Caves - Another UNESCO World Heritage Site near Aurangabad, the Ellora Caves are famous for their rock-cut temples representing three different religions - Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. The Kailash Temple at Ellora is particularly impressive.
4. Tadoba National Park - Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of the finest tiger reserves in India and a great spot for wildlife enthusiasts. You can go for a safari to spot tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and various other animal and bird species.
5. Nagpur - Nagpur, the third-largest city in Maharashtra, is a major commercial and cultural hub. It is known for its various temples, historical sites, and delicious oranges. If time permits, you can explore attractions like Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur Central Museum, and Futala Lake.
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