The Enchanting Legacy Of Kolhapur

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Kolhapur is a very attractive place situated in the southern part of Maharashtra. It is a land with a glorious past and a promising future. It is one of the traditional religious centres of India and is blessed with natural beauty and greenery.
Kolhapur is a preferred tourist destination as it is a place with a lot of highlights. Tourism in Kolhapur is a very soothing experience. Situated at an altitude of 1800 feet, Kolhapur is cooler than other cities of Maharashtra with temperatures in the range of 18 to 30 degrees Celsius. The temperature remains almost the same throughout the year without many fluctuations making it a major reason why tourists flock to Kolhapur throughout the year.
It is the beautiful forts, lakes and gardens make for amazing natural scenery. The waterfalls in Baraki, Napne, Ramtirth and Amboli make the mind serene. The feel of Kolhapur is a bit laid back and therefore perfect for relaxation. In fact many of the visitors choose Kolhapur to relax and temporarily cut off from the on-your-toes metropolitan lifestyle.
Other star attractions of Kolhapur are places like the calm Rankala lake. ...
... Adjacent to the lake is the Shalini Palace which is a magnificent palace hotel. In fact it is the only palace hotel in Maharashtra. Kolhapur is also called “Dakshin Kashi” and is home to many temples like the famous Mahalaxmi Devi temple, Shree Jyotiba Mandir, Shree Mahadev Mandir. The annual “Jyotiba Yatra”, a religious procession, is a mega event and lots of pilgrims attend it.
Kolhapur is a land of great historical monuments such as the New Palace, Fort Panhala and the Panchganga River Ghat. Other tourist places are the Dajipur wildlife sanctuary, Radhanagari and the Kalambawadi dam.
Accommodation in Kolhapur offer very competitive rates as it has large number of visitors throughout the year. So whether your budget is low or high, there are all kinds of accommodation options in Kolhapur. Most of the hotels are concentrated near the centre of the town and hence becomes very convenient for the visitors to go around places. A couple of five star hotels are also going to come up shortly. And even if your accommodation is not really in the centre of the town, there is nothing to crib about. One can connect to places in and around Kolhapur comfortably in local auto rickshaws and buses.
Kolhapur is a ‘must go’ place, especially for natural beauty lovers and it is highly recommended to carry a camera.

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Praveen is a prominent and amateur writer, primarily focusing on providing Kolhapur Travel Guide for those planning to travel to Kolhapur. Here you can get relevant facts about Tourism in Kolhapur, weather, nightlife, things to do, accommodation in Kolhapur and lots more.