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Kolhapur is a popular city located in the Kolhapur district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It forms the headquarters of the district and is often referred to as ‘Dakshin Kashi’. It is one of the liveliest and prosperous cities of India also having a thriving film industry to its credit. This city is mentioned in the Hindu Scripture Geeta as being an important religious city. Kolhapur being located at a high altitude enjoys a much cooler temperature compared to other cities of the state. This city of goddess Mahalakshmi is the abode of innumerable magnificent temples, forts, enchanting lakes and gardens.
TOURIST PLACES: There are several tourist places in the city.
Jyotiba Temple: One of the most visited places is the Jyotiba temple which is visited by several ardent Hindu devotee. Here they offer prayers to the primary gods and soothe their minds and bodies.
Maharaja’s palace: The Maharajas palace which dates back to 1881 houses the Shahaji Chhatrapati museum. This museum is adorned with the then reigning Maharajas attires, his artifacts, photos. One can get an idea about the royal culture and heritage from these collections and hence is often thronged by tourists.
Bhavani Mandap: Another popular structure of Kolhapur is the Bhavani Mandap, which has a temple of Goddess Bhavani within its premises. It is one of the oldest and largest structures of the region. One should have a look at this structure if one wishes to visit Kolhapur
.Khasbai Madian: Khasbai Madian is the arena where the popular local sport “Kusti” is played. As many as 25000 spectators throng the Khasbai Garden to watch the local matches. One should never miss watching these matches from here.
Rankala Lake: The Rankala Lake is the favourite tourist destinations of Kolhapur. This lake with its tranquil environment and the picturesque location allures several visitors who are left mesmerized by its beauty.
Gagangiri Maharaj Math: For all the spiritual people, Gagangiri Maharaj Math is the apt place to visit. One can try out yoga, meditation, and even learn Hindu teachings in this place. Hence it is thronged by several ardent Hindu devotees.
SHOPPING:
Kolhapur is a shopping paradise. Shopping here is a delightful experience. One can shop for the popular Kolhapuri chappals and sarees. Ladies can splurge on the varieties of unique Kolhapuri jewellery .Shopping here is real fun because of the fact that one can get what one wants at affordable prices. Tourists visiting this place can splurge on various items found at the different shops. People not only do window shopping, but also indulge in various goodies found in the shop. Tourists from different places come here and shop from this small town taking home sweet experiences. Tourists from lot of places come here and shop from this small town and return home happily with great shopping experiences.
HOTELS
For pleasant stay one can opt for different hotels in Kolhapur. Some of the popular hotels of the region are Raysons Regency Hotel,Hotel Pearl,Hotel Haripriya Grand,Hotel Tourist,Valley View Grand,Hotel Landmark,Hotel Panchshil,Hotel Victor Palace,Shalini Palace Hotel
TRANSPORT
Kolhapur is connected to major Indian cities with Indian Railways. So one can avail the trains to the city with convenience. Kolhapur has several bus stands by the name of Central Bus Stand (CBS). So one can take these buses while going to Kolhapur. As the National Highway NH4 passes through the city, one can travel to this place without hassle. The nearest airport to Kolhapur is near Ujlaiwadi.
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