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Panhala is a fascinating hill station situated at Kolhapur District in Maharashtra. Placed at an altitude of 3177 ft above sea level, this natural gift offers a breath taking view of the valley below. Panhala is famed for its rich historic heritage, ancient monuments and gallant forts. Panhala is an ideal place for trekking. A charming place with a peaceful, pollution free, and scenic atmosphere, Panhala is a good place to run off from the congestion of the concrete jungles. A major site to be visited here is the Someshwar Tank, which is the after effect of the quarrying of stones for the construction of the majestic Panhala fort. It makes oneself astonished to see a secret well on the top of a three-storied structure. Both the tank and the well show excellence in engineering and are quite remarkable. Panhala is not a typical Indian hill station; it is a clear example for the saying ‘small is beautiful’. A tiny hill station which dashes out all preconceived notions of a conventional Indian hill station. Its small size and strategic location made it a favorite place of various dynasties. But it gained its significance under the reign of Sivaji. Bounded within the four walls of a mighty fort, Panhala stands as a unique hill station. The yet to be explored hill station does not offer any of the conventional activities of a similar picnic spot. It is, however, a perfect place to relax.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 416205

STD Code: 2328

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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Panhala is a city and a Hill station Municipal Council (3177 feet above sea level) 18 km northwest of Kolhapur, in Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Panhala is the smallest city in Maharastra and being a Municipal Council the city is developing rapidly. The city sprawls in the Panhala fort commands a panoramic view of the valley below. The main historical attraction here is the Panhala fort. There are many places of interest, each with its share of haunting anecdotes.

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By Air : The airport at Kolhapur which is at a distance of 35 km away from Panhala is the closest airport. Tourist taxi from airport to Panhala charges about Rs 600. Nearest major international to Panhala is Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International airport (420 km away), which is connected to all major cities in India and many cities abroad.

By Train : The Kolhapur railway station which is nearly 18 km away from Panhala is the nearest railhead. Kolhapur is well connected with Pune and Mumbai and also to all major cities in India through Mumbai C S T railway junction. Tourist taxi is available from railway station to Panhala and it charges about Rs 600.

By Bus : Panhala is well connected to all cities in Mumbai by public transport buses. These public buses have regular services between Kolhapur and Panhala. Panhala is connected well by buses to Pune (200 km) and Nasik (450 km).

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hill Top Hotel ; Panhala, Kolhapur Panhala Fort, Panhala, Maharashtra ; Ph – 02328 235 054 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Panhala Fort Resort ; Panhala, Kolhapur Dist. Panhala Fort, Injole, Maharashtra ; Ph – 02328 235 048 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Mahalaxmi Resort Panhala ; Panhala,kolhapur Panhala Fort, Panhala, Maharashtra ; Ph – 02328 235 333 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Valley View Grand ; Tabak Baug, Panhala Panhala Fort, Panhala, Maharashtra ; Ph – 022 6658 0505 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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