About Kolhapur
Rajkot to Kolhapur distnce : 1067 km
Estimated travel time : 19.5 hours
Rajkot 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.
Taxi from Rajkot to Kolhapur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Rajkot to Kolhapur by car is well connected via NH48 which is a very convenient and comfortable drive. Rajkot to Kolhapur distance is 1067 Km and is 19.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route are : Sarkhej - Sarkhej Roza or Dargah Hazrat Shaikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Bakhs
Surendranagar - - Dholidhaja Dam, Rotary Garden,
Wadhwan - - Rajmahal palace
Sayla - - Heritage, Experiential
Chotila - - Chamunda Mataji Temple, Jalaram Temple
Taranetar - - Trinetreshwar Mahadev Temple
Viramgam - - Harihar Mahadev temple, Munsar lake, Gangasar lake, Ambaji mandir
Nalsarovar - - Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, river
Wankaner - - Ranjit Vilas Palace, Shah Bava Dargah Sharif, Royal Oasis Hotel & Palace, Swaminarayan Temple, Macchu Dam
Ahmedabad - - India"s first World Heritage City by UNESCO
Nadiad - - Beautiful temples and churches
Anand - - Dakor temple, Navratri, Garba, Dandia
Vadodara - - Third largest city of Gujarat. Famous for Navratri festival.
Bharuch or Broach - - historical heritage at the mouth of river Narmada
Surat - - Diamond city of India
Bilimora - - a minor port and offers lovely sights by the river Ambika
Vapi - - second largest city of Gujarat and is important Industrial city
Silvassa - - Hills, lush greenery, Wildlife, Portuguese heritage
Manor - - Khoj Fort, Manor Dam
Thane - - City of Lakes
Mumbai - - Financial capital of India known as "Mini India"
Navi Mumbai - - Elephanta Caves, Gateway of Mumbai, Karnala Fort
Panvel - - Kalavantin Durg, Karnala Fort
Rasayani - - Karnala Bird Sanctuaary, Karnala Fort, Shivganga Waterpark and Resort
Khandala - - a picturesque hill station
Lonavala - - Misty Hill Station
Karla Caves - - oldest Buddhist cave shrines
Tikona Fort - - a dominant hill fortress and very beautiful trek spot
Tung Fort - - a spot for adventure-seekers due to a steep, narrow ascent trek
Aamby Valley - - a beautiful township developed with splendid landscape on hilly terrain
Kamshet - - a picturesque hill station renowned for paragliding and flying schools
Pimpri-Chinchwad - - water parks, a model village
Pune
Mahabaleshwar - - popular hill station, known for its numerous rivers, magnificent cascades and majestic peaks
Satara - -Ajinkyatara, Sajjangad, Jalmandir
Kashil - - Kahil Peak, temples
Karad - - Krishnamai Mandir, Shree Chouranginath Temple
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
Chandoli National Park