India /Maharashtra /Kolhapur /Kolhapur
Sight Address : Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum is at New Palace in Kolhapur. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
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
HistoryEdit
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
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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
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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
