India /Maharashtra /Kolhapur /Kolhapur

Sight Address : Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir is located at Sawarkar Marg, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.Edit

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One of the most important temples after the MahaLakshmi temple in Kolhapur, the Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir is dedicated to Lord Ganesha with a very unique feature. The temple has been constructed without the use of even a single pillar. This is the main reason why the temple attracts not only the devotees, but also architecture students, who come to see it for study purposes.

HistoryEdit

Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir was constructed in 1882 and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is believed that the idol of Lord Ganesha enshrined in the temple was discovered while repairing a well. Further, it is also believed that the idol was much older than the time of its actual establishment in the temple. Popular as Joshirao Ganapati Temple among locals, it is thronged by numerous archaeological students for studying its structure.

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Winter season in Kolhapur prevails from November to February. It is the best time to visit Kolhapur as the weather becomes extremely pleasurable at this time. The temperature in the season lies between 14 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minumum 30 minutes.

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• Friendship Restaurants ;  Near Water Tank Apte Nagar, Mangalwar Peth, Kolhapur – 416012 ; Ph/M – 9890437181 ; Food Serve –  Indian.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is Well connected by road and easily accessible by taxi or Loacal transport.

Bus : Kolhapur is situated on the Pune – Bangalore National Highway No. 4. There are State Transport buses regularly from Kolhapur to Mumbai, Panaji, Miraj, Sangli, Pune, Satara, Sawantwadi, Solapur and several other places. The Kolhapur Municipal Transport service operates in the city, suburbs and nearby villages.

Train : The Kolhapur railway station, Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, is connected with many cities in India including Mumbai (Mahalaxmi Exp), Pune (Maharashtra Exp), Bangalore (Ranichennama Ex) and Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad Exp). Direct trains are available from Kolhapur to Delhi (Nizamuddin Exp) as well. From railway station easily reach to the place by local transport.

Air : Kolhapur has a domestic Airport at Ujlaiwadi which is connected to Mumbai International airport. Airport is located at a distance of 13 km from heart of the Kolhapur city. Cab charges about Rs 300 from airport to the city. Mumbai International airport is the major airport nearby, which is at a distance of nearly 379 km. Kolhapur Airport is Functional since last four years with a daily AIR DECCAN Flight to and fro Mumbai departing Mumbai at 09:15 reaching Kolhapur at 10:20. Departing Kolhapur 10:40 & Reaching Mumbai 01:40 Apart from this daily schedule flights, the airport also has a traffic of quite a few private flights. For More information: Ph no. 0231-2677452 / 2677453 / 2659974

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HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room – 100/2662433
• Panchaganga Hospital – 102/2525768
• Tararani Main Fire Station – 101/656221

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India /Maharashtra /Kolhapur /Kolhapur

Sight Address : Kolhapur, Kolhapur, India.Edit

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Anjali Devi Temple pronunciation (help·info) (born 24 August 1927) is a veteran Telugu & Tamil actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali. In Hindi cinema, she is better known for her roles in ‘Devta’ opposite Gemini Ganeshan and ‘Sati Savitri’ opposite Mahipal and ‘Bhakta Prahlad’. The songs picturised on her like ‘Tum gagan ke chandrama ho’, ‘jeevan dor tumhi sang bandhi’, ‘kabhi to miloge, jeevan sathi’ from ‘Sati Savitri’ are still quite popular.

HistoryEdit

She is from Peddapuram, East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, India, and later settled in Chennai.She was a theater artist before entering into movies. Her film debut was as Lohitasya in Raja Harishchandra in 1936. Her first movie as a heroine was Kashtajeevi by L. V. Prasad In 1940, but that movie was abandoned after three reels shooting. Later, C.Pullayya discovered her and give her the opportunity to star as Mohini in Gollabhama. Based on her acting ability and looks, she became a star overnight in 1947. She eventually actedin more than 350 Telugu films[citation needed] and also in a few Tamil and Kannada films as the heroine.[citation needed.She married P. Adinarayana Rao, a music director, in 1940. They have two sons. Together, they produced many Telugu films under the banner of Anjali Pictures. She acted in Lava Kusha, a milestone film and the first color film in the Telugu film industry in 1963. She acted in various roles, such as a damsel, angel, dancer, demon, goddess, traditional woman and later in motherly roles. Her granddaughter, Saila Rao, is also an actress.

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India /Maharashtra /Kolhapur /Kolhapur

Sight Address : Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at a distance of 52kms from Panhala, in the district of Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Edit

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Notified in 1958, the Radhanagri Wildlife Sanctuary was the first wildlife sanctuary in Maharashtra state. The sanctuary is popularly referred as the “Bison Sanctuary” as the Indian Bison or Gaur is the prime species found in the region. Located at the southern end of the Sahyadri sub cluster of the Western Ghats, the sanctuary lies between the catchment areas of the major reservoirs of Rajarshi Shahu Sagar and Laxmi Sagar in Radhanagri taluka of Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.The rivers Bhogavati, Dudhganga, Tulshi, Kallamma and Dirba flow through the sanctuary before draining out into the Krishna River – one of the major rivers of the Deccan peninsula.

Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary

HistoryEdit

The nearby Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary has religious, cultural and archaeological significance. The name is derived from a famous ancientShiva temple and has been a place of pilgrimage for many centuries. The temple inside the sanctuary is actually one large temple and a complex of 51 small temples, all from the Satavahana dynasty, between 230 BCEuntil around 220 CE. There is another temple called Kamal Bhairao or Kal Bhairao, located on the edge of a steep cliff. The entrance to that temple is through a narrow tunnel and the temple itself is partially hewn out of hard basalt rock. Both these temples deserve additional archaeological survey. Previously the forests of Radhanagari were specially used as the game reserve of the king of Kolhapur Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj (1874–1922) .In 1958 an area of 19.61 km2 (7.57 sq mi) was declared as Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary. In 1985 the Government of Maharashtra expanded the sanctuary by declaring additional areas of forest including the catchment basins of the two major reservoirs: Kalammawadi Reservoir (also called Rajarshi Shahu Sagar Reservoir) and Radhanagari Dam & Reservoir (also called Laxmi Sagar Reservoir) as Radhanagari wildlife sanctuary.

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Winter season in Kolhapur prevails from November to February. It is the best time to visit Kolhapur as the weather becomes extremely pleasurable at this time. The temperature in the season lies between 14 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 hrs.

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Taxi : This place is Well connected by road and easily accessible by taxi or Loacal transport.

Bus : Kolhapur is situated on the Pune – Bangalore National Highway No. 4. There are State Transport buses regularly from Kolhapur to Mumbai, Panaji, Miraj, Sangli, Pune, Satara, Sawantwadi, Solapur and several other places. The Kolhapur Municipal Transport service operates in the city, suburbs and nearby villages.

Train : The Kolhapur railway station, Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, is connected with many cities in India including Mumbai (Mahalaxmi Exp), Pune (Maharashtra Exp), Bangalore (Ranichennama Ex) and Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad Exp). Direct trains are available from Kolhapur to Delhi (Nizamuddin Exp) as well. From railway station easily reach to the place by local transport.

Air : Kolhapur has a domestic Airport at Ujlaiwadi which is connected to Mumbai International airport. Airport is located at a distance of 13 km from heart of the Kolhapur city. Cab charges about Rs 300 from airport to the city. Mumbai International airport is the major airport nearby, which is at a distance of nearly 379 km. Kolhapur Airport is Functional since last four years with a daily AIR DECCAN Flight to and fro Mumbai departing Mumbai at 09:15 reaching Kolhapur at 10:20. Departing Kolhapur 10:40 & Reaching Mumbai 01:40 Apart from this daily schedule flights, the airport also has a traffic of quite a few private flights. For More information: Ph no. 0231-2677452 / 2677453 / 2659974

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Things to CarryEdit

• Carry your own food and plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room – 100/2662433
• Panchaganga Hospital – 102/2525768
• Tararani Main Fire Station – 101/656221

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Mahalaxmi Temple

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India /Maharashtra /Kolhapur /Kolhapur

Sight Address : Kawla Naka , Kolhapur, Maharashtra.Edit

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Kawla Naka Winter season in Kolhapur prevails from November to February. It is the best time to visit Kolhapur as the weather becomes extremely pleasurable at this time. The temperature in the season lies between 14 and 30 degrees Celsius.

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Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hours.

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India /Maharashtra /Kolhapur /Kolhapur

Sight Address : Khasbag Maidan is located near Mahalaxmi Temple | 8 Km from Central Bus Stand, Kolhapur, India.

India /Maharashtra /Kolhapur /Kolhapur

Sight Address : Gagangiri Maharaj Math is located in the centre of a dense forest in Dijapur close to Kolhapur. Edit

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The Math of Gangangiri Maharaj is the place where the Maharaj underwent penance for a period of eight long year. He is believed to have passed his years meditating in the Math’s jungle. Hence, the Math is located in the middle of a deep dense forest at Dajipur, within the region of Kolhapur. The ashram that is situated close to the Math imparts teachings on yoga and meditation to all the travellers – domestic as well as foreign – who come to explore this holy, spiritual center.

Gagangiri Maharaj Math Temple

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Gagangiri Maharaj Math is located in the centre of a dense forest in Dijapur close to Kolhapur. Shri Gagangiri Maharaj was a Hindu sage who used to follow Nath Sampradaya. According to history, Gagangiri Maharaj served penance from 1932 to 1940. During these years, the sage meditated in the dense jungle in Gagangiri Maharaj Math. The math has facilities for yoga, meditation, Hindu teachings and many more.Sri Gagangiri Maharaj as a youthful sanyasi, also moved about with Mahants (Senior Sages) right up to the Himalayas. During pilgrimages he learnt yoga and several occult and religious practices. He travelled far and wide to places such as Nepal, Bhutan, Manas Sarovar, Gaurishankar, (Gorak assembly), Gorakshdarbar, Gorakhpur, Pashupatinath and returned to Almora. Finally, he travelled through the valley of Ganga, Himachal Pradesh and reached.
Near Badrika Ashram there ice-clad mountains, where Gagangiri Maharaj was extremely tired as a result of his peregrinations and he decided to settle in a cave. When he was relaxing, a sage wearing saffron robes came there from the mountains. He sprinkled water from his Kamandalu, on the face of Gagangiri Maharaj. He also gave him some kind of green grass to eat which resembled coriander leaves. For his penance, he had prepared mattresses of grass. He found his mattresses growing like living vegetation. This was considered as an experience, where Tantrik technique is perfected. He did a number of Kaya Kalpas (Rejuvenation). In this process he invented several new concepts in Tantrik techniques and proved them true.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Winter season in Kolhapur prevails from November to February. It is the best time to visit Kolhapur as the weather becomes extremely pleasurable at this time. The temperature in the season lies between 14 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minumum 30 minutes.

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Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Taxi : This place is Well connected by road and easily accessible by taxi or Loacal transport.

Bus : Kolhapur is situated on the Pune – Bangalore National Highway No. 4. There are State Transport buses regularly from Kolhapur to Mumbai, Panaji, Miraj, Sangli, Pune, Satara, Sawantwadi, Solapur and several other places. The Kolhapur Municipal Transport service operates in the city, suburbs and nearby villages.

Train : The Kolhapur railway station, Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, is connected with many cities in India including Mumbai (Mahalaxmi Exp), Pune (Maharashtra Exp), Bangalore (Ranichennama Ex) and Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad Exp). Direct trains are available from Kolhapur to Delhi (Nizamuddin Exp) as well. From railway station easily reach to the place by local transport.

Air : Kolhapur has a domestic Airport at Ujlaiwadi which is connected to Mumbai International airport. Airport is located at a distance of 13 km from heart of the Kolhapur city. Cab charges about Rs 300 from airport to the city. Mumbai International airport is the major airport nearby, which is at a distance of nearly 379 km. Kolhapur Airport is Functional since last four years with a daily AIR DECCAN Flight to and fro Mumbai departing Mumbai at 09:15 reaching Kolhapur at 10:20. Departing Kolhapur 10:40 & Reaching Mumbai 01:40 Apart from this daily schedule flights, the airport also has a traffic of quite a few private flights. For More information: Ph no. 0231-2677452 / 2677453 / 2659974

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry your own food and plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room – 100/2662433
• Panchaganga Hospital – 102/2525768
• Tararani Main Fire Station – 101/656221

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Mahalaxmi Temple

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Siddhagiri Museum

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Panhala Fort

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India /Maharashtra /Kolhapur /Kolhapur

Sight Address : Shri Kshetra Jyotiba Dongar , Kolhapur, India.Edit

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Shri Kshetra Jyotiba Dongar

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Winter season in Kolhapur prevails from November to February. It is the best time to visit Kolhapur as the weather becomes extremely pleasurable at this time. The temperature in the season lies between 14 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hrs.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is Well connected by road and easily accessible by taxi or Loacal transport.

Bus : Kolhapur is situated on the Pune – Bangalore National Highway No. 4. There are State Transport buses regularly from Kolhapur to Mumbai, Panaji, Miraj, Sangli, Pune, Satara, Sawantwadi, Solapur and several other places. The Kolhapur Municipal Transport service operates in the city, suburbs and nearby villages.

Train : The Kolhapur railway station, Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, is connected with many cities in India including Mumbai (Mahalaxmi Exp), Pune (Maharashtra Exp), Bangalore (Ranichennama Ex) and Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad Exp). Direct trains are available from Kolhapur to Delhi (Nizamuddin Exp) as well. From railway station easily reach to the place by local transport.

Air : Kolhapur has a domestic Airport at Ujlaiwadi which is connected to Mumbai International airport. Airport is located at a distance of 13 km from heart of the Kolhapur city. Cab charges about Rs 300 from airport to the city. Mumbai International airport is the major airport nearby, which is at a distance of nearly 379 km. Kolhapur Airport is Functional since last four years with a daily AIR DECCAN Flight to and fro Mumbai departing Mumbai at 09:15 reaching Kolhapur at 10:20. Departing Kolhapur 10:40 & Reaching Mumbai 01:40 Apart from this daily schedule flights, the airport also has a traffic of quite a few private flights. For More information: Ph no. 0231-2677452 / 2677453 / 2659974

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry your own food and plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room – 100/2662433
• Panchaganga Hospital – 102/2525768
• Tararani Main Fire Station – 101/656221

Gallery

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Mahalaxmi Temple

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Siddhagiri Museum

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Panhala Fort

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India /Maharashtra /Kolhapur /Kolhapur

Sight Address : Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum is at New Palace in Kolhapur. Edit

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Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum is at fresh Palace in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Curious and interesting set from the possessions of Maharaja Shahaji Chhatrapati like guns, trophies and clothes are potted here. The Maharaja was died freshly died in 1983. British architect Charles Mant designed the New Palace in 1881 in the Indo-Sarcenic style. The museum also has large, brilliant weapons collection, including a gold-plated, double-barreled shotgun, some swords, and other guns. There is also one of Aurangzeb’s swords at the Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum. Kolhapur is well associated by air, rail and road with major cities of India. Hotels are existing in Kolhapur .

Shahuji Chhatrapati Museum

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Shree Chhatrapati Shahu Museum, Kolhapur is a museum in Kolhapur town in Indian state of Maharashtra. The museum is housed in the new palace building completed in 1881. The costumes, weapons, games, jewellery, embroidery and paraphernalia such as silver elephant saddles and the interesting collections from the possessions of Maharaja Shahaji Bhonsle Chhatrapati like guns, trophies and clothes are housed in the museum..Abounded in culturally rich heritage that displays immense art of performance that is depicted in every activity like wrestling, Danpatta, Lathi, Mallakhamb etc.Royal Palace completed during 1884 displays fine combination of Hindu and British architecture. Palace has been occupied partially by royal family and is surrounded by well maintained garden.Sahu Mouseum a part of Palace has rare paintings, weaponary and arterials. It also houses stuffed animals & birds which attracts children. Darbar hall also displays richness of darbar decorum of the kingdom.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction.

Visiting TimeEdit

9.30 am – 1.00 pm and 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm (Tuesday to Sunday)

Closed OnEdit

Monday.

Best Season to VisitEdit

Winter season in Kolhapur prevails from November to February. It is the best time to visit Kolhapur as the weather becomes extremely pleasurable at this time. The temperature in the season lies between 14 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hrs.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 15

Kids Rs. : Rs 6

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 15

Kids Rs. : Rs 6

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is Well connected by road and easily accessible by taxi or Loacal transport.

Bus : Kolhapur is situated on the Pune – Bangalore National Highway No. 4. There are State Transport buses regularly from Kolhapur to Mumbai, Panaji, Miraj, Sangli, Pune, Satara, Sawantwadi, Solapur and several other places. The Kolhapur Municipal Transport service operates in the city, suburbs and nearby villages.

Train : The Kolhapur railway station, Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, is connected with many cities in India including Mumbai (Mahalaxmi Exp), Pune (Maharashtra Exp), Bangalore (Ranichennama Ex) and Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad Exp). Direct trains are available from Kolhapur to Delhi (Nizamuddin Exp) as well. From railway station easily reach to the place by local transport.

Air : Kolhapur has a domestic Airport at Ujlaiwadi which is connected to Mumbai International airport. Airport is located at a distance of 13 km from heart of the Kolhapur city. Cab charges about Rs 300 from airport to the city. Mumbai International airport is the major airport nearby, which is at a distance of nearly 379 km. Kolhapur Airport is Functional since last four years with a daily AIR DECCAN Flight to and fro Mumbai departing Mumbai at 09:15 reaching Kolhapur at 10:20. Departing Kolhapur 10:40 & Reaching Mumbai 01:40 Apart from this daily schedule flights, the airport also has a traffic of quite a few private flights. For More information: Ph no. 0231-2677452 / 2677453 / 2659974

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry your own food and plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room – 100/2662433
• Panchaganga Hospital – 102/2525768
• Tararani Main Fire Station – 101/656221

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Mahalaxmi Temple

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Siddhagiri Museum

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Panhala Fort

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Sight Address : Radhanagari Dam on Bhogawati River | 10 Km from Ujalaiwadi Airport, Kolhapur, India.Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Radhanagari Dam, located in the Kolhapur District of Maharashtra. Radhanagari dam is constructed across Bhogawati River. Radhanagari Dam is a century old dam built by Chh. Shahu Maharaj ruler of Princely state of Kolhapur. This dam is used primarily for hydro-electricity power generation and also for irrigation purposes. The dam is 1037 m long, covering about 11,000 hectares of wooded hills that surround the Radhanagiri Dam. There is also a hydroelectric project with an installed capacity of 10 MW. This dam mainly supplies water to the kolhapur Distict. Dam is surrounded by Dajjipur Sanctuary. It makes it a scenic spot with a stunningly spectacular backdrop of thick forest covers. The dam site is a habitat for many birds and varied flora. Visitors flock here in large numbers each year to the see the spectacular bird species that grace the area around the Radhanagiri Dam. As a part of the promotion of Maharashtra tourism, the Radhanagiri Damn climbed the popularity chart and emerged as quite a favourite with locals, as well as tourists. Head here for some peace, solace and nature at its stupendous best! One thing is for certain, you won’t be disappointed. It is just the location for the peace and quiet that one looks for while taking a relaxing break from the mundane routine of life.

HistoryEdit

The construction of this magnificent dam is credited to Shahu Maharaj. Bhogawati River is the source of this Dam. This dam has the great utility in the sense, while supplying waters needed for irrigation, the dam has also been useful in task of power generation. Also, wide range of birds in distinctive varieties can be glimpsed in around this dam, thanks to the densely grown forest that surrounds it.Radhanagari Dam is a century old dam built by the Kolhapur ruler Shahu Maharaj and is constructed across Bhogawati River. This dam is used primarily for hydro-electricity power generation and also for irrigation purposes.The dam is located at a scenic surroundings in the backdrop of thick forest covers. The dam site is a habitat for many birds flora and many visitors reach here to see the spectacular bird species.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Winter season in Kolhapur prevails from November to February. It is the best time to visit Kolhapur as the weather becomes extremely pleasurable at this time. The temperature in the season lies between 14 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hrs.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

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Taxi : This place is Well connected by road and easily accessible by taxi or Loacal transport.

Bus : Kolhapur is situated on the Pune – Bangalore National Highway No. 4. There are State Transport buses regularly from Kolhapur to Mumbai, Panaji, Miraj, Sangli, Pune, Satara, Sawantwadi, Solapur and several other places. The Kolhapur Municipal Transport service operates in the city, suburbs and nearby villages.

Train : The Kolhapur railway station, Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, is connected with many cities in India including Mumbai (Mahalaxmi Exp), Pune (Maharashtra Exp), Bangalore (Ranichennama Ex) and Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad Exp). Direct trains are available from Kolhapur to Delhi (Nizamuddin Exp) as well. From railway station easily reach to the place by local transport.

Air : Kolhapur has a domestic Airport at Ujlaiwadi which is connected to Mumbai International airport. Airport is located at a distance of 13 km from heart of the Kolhapur city. Cab charges about Rs 300 from airport to the city. Mumbai International airport is the major airport nearby, which is at a distance of nearly 379 km. Kolhapur Airport is Functional since last four years with a daily AIR DECCAN Flight to and fro Mumbai departing Mumbai at 09:15 reaching Kolhapur at 10:20. Departing Kolhapur 10:40 & Reaching Mumbai 01:40 Apart from this daily schedule flights, the airport also has a traffic of quite a few private flights. For More information: Ph no. 0231-2677452 / 2677453 / 2659974

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry your own food and plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room – 100/2662433
• Panchaganga Hospital – 102/2525768
• Tararani Main Fire Station – 101/656221

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Mahalaxmi Temple

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Siddhagiri Museum

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Panhala Fort

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India /Maharashtra /Kolhapur /Kolhapur

Sight Address : Maharaja’s Palace is located at Shivaji Park, Kolhapur, MH, India.Edit

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The Maharaja’s Palace is an imposing palace in Kolhapur built in the year 1881 and it right now surrounds the renowned Shahaji Chhatrapati museum. The place was built in Indo-Saracenic colonial architectural style and was planned by the popular British architect Charles Mant. The museum exhibits several delicate and magnificent possessions of the Maharajas’ clothes, memorabilia, hunting photos and numerous such artifacts and utensils. This palace and museum bid a close look at the antique majestic cultures and standard of living of the people of ancient times. It is considered as one of the most prominent Kolhapur attractions.

Maharaja’s Palace

HistoryEdit

The Maharaja’s Palace is an impressive palace in Kolhapur constructed in 1881 and it presently encloses the famous Shahaji Chhatrapati museum. The place was constructed in Indo-Saracenic colonial architectural style and was designed by the renowned British architect Charles Mant.The museum also has large, excellent weapons collection, including a gold-plated, double-barreled shotgun, some swords, and other guns. There is also one of Aurangzeb’s swords at the Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Winter season in Kolhapur prevails from November to February. It is the best time to visit Kolhapur as the weather becomes extremely pleasurable at this time. The temperature in the season lies between 14 and 30 degrees Celsius.

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Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hrs.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is Well connected by road and easily accessible by taxi or Loacal transport.

Bus : Kolhapur is situated on the Pune – Bangalore National Highway No. 4. There are State Transport buses regularly from Kolhapur to Mumbai, Panaji, Miraj, Sangli, Pune, Satara, Sawantwadi, Solapur and several other places. The Kolhapur Municipal Transport service operates in the city, suburbs and nearby villages.

Train : The Kolhapur railway station, Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, is connected with many cities in India including Mumbai (Mahalaxmi Exp), Pune (Maharashtra Exp), Bangalore (Ranichennama Ex) and Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad Exp). Direct trains are available from Kolhapur to Delhi (Nizamuddin Exp) as well. From railway station easily reach to the place by local transport.

Air : Kolhapur has a domestic Airport at Ujlaiwadi which is connected to Mumbai International airport. Airport is located at a distance of 13 km from heart of the Kolhapur city. Cab charges about Rs 300 from airport to the city. Mumbai International airport is the major airport nearby, which is at a distance of nearly 379 km. Kolhapur Airport is Functional since last four years with a daily AIR DECCAN Flight to and fro Mumbai departing Mumbai at 09:15 reaching Kolhapur at 10:20. Departing Kolhapur 10:40 & Reaching Mumbai 01:40 Apart from this daily schedule flights, the airport also has a traffic of quite a few private flights. For More information: Ph no. 0231-2677452 / 2677453 / 2659974

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Things to CarryEdit

• Carry your own food and plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room – 100/2662433
• Panchaganga Hospital – 102/2525768
• Tararani Main Fire Station – 101/656221

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