India /Maharashtra /Kolhapur /Kolhapur
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.
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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
