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Posted by samir | Sat Dec 31, 2011 8:52 pm

apart from Mahalaxmi Temple what are the attractions in kolhapur for a 3 day visit. we plan to book a vehicle for sight seeing. which is the best hotel (3star) to halt. and food.

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Re: sightseeing in kolhapur

Posted by kritesh | Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:46 pm

Well in kolhapur... you can visit major tourist attractions like New Palace and Museum, hutatma Smarak, Shahu Udyan , mahavir Garden. Great trip

Re: sightseeing in kolhapur

Posted by Sam | Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:11 am

The Panhala fort complex is the highlight of any Kolhapur tour. It will consume almost an entire day but is worth the effort. There are many decent family hotels located around the railway station.

Sam.

Re: sightseeing in kolhapur

Posted by Jayesh | Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:43 pm

I would suggest staying at Panhala rather than at kolhapur. Panhala is a historical fort of Shivaji and is in very good condition. Since it is on top of a mountain, the climate there is that of a real hill station and there are quite a few hotels including 2 of MTDC to stay. Just 18 kms from Kolhapur city centre.
In Kolhapur, Rangala is a famous place for tourists - its a lake side.

Re: sightseeing in kolhapur

Posted by Deepika | Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:06 pm

Hi,

Please find list of Places to visit in Kolhapur:

Mahalaxmi Temple
This beautifully architect temple attracts huge devotees from in and around kolhapur. Goddess Mahalaxmi also known, as Amba Bai is the presiding deity of this temple. Images of Kashi Vishweshwar, Kartikaswami, Sheshashayi, Siddhivinayak, Mahaswaraswati, Mahakali, Shree Dutta and Shree Ram are also there inside the temple complex. Chalukya ruler, Karandev started the construction of this temple in the 7th century AD and later beautified by Shilahara Yadavas in the ninth century. The sanctum sanctorum has revered idol of the goddess weighing 40 kg. The idol has not been fashioned by any human being but exists in its natural form - a primeval monolith of uncut diamonds and precious stones.

New Palace and Chhatrapati Sahu Museum
Built in 1884, it is also known as the Maharaja's New Place. Major Mant designed the palace. The architecture of the palace is a combination of Jain and Hindu influences from Gujarat and Rajasthan, and local Rajwada style. The first floor is for the present Maharaja, while the ground floor is dedicated to a fine collection of costumes, weapons, games, jewellery, embroidery and paraphernalia such as silver elephant saddles. A letter from the British Viceroy and Governor General of India is the other memorabilia. Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum is in the New Palace. Curious and interesting collections from the possessions of Maharaja Shahaji Chhatrapati like guns, trophies and clothes are preserved here.

Town Hall Museum
Old sculptures, filigree work in sandalwood and ivory, old coins and paintings of master artists of the region are displayed in the museum, which were found during the excavations at Brahmagiri.

Old Palace
Old Palace has a temple of the goddess Bhawani as well. This magnificent structure has an impressive marqee with filigree work in stone. This palace is located behind the temple of Mahalaxmi Temple.

Rankala Lake
Rankala Lake is said to be the oldest of all lakes in Maharashtra. There is the Rankabhairav temple at the center of the lake. Its name is derived from this temple.
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