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Kolhapur is one of the most
easily approachable cities in Maharashtra that offers abundant tourist
attractions and also serves as an important travel hub to explore other
places. Not only does the city have its famous Mahalaksmi Mandir that draws
millions of pilgrims each year but is also a nodal point to visit Panhala
Fort and a wildlife sanctuary just a few kilometers away.
Within the city limits is the
Town Hall Museum that not only offers an exciting glimpse of our rich Indian
heritage, especially through its relics of the Brahmapuri settlement, but
also is unique for the fact that it houses the paintings and portraits of
some of the best known artists of the country. One of the sections that
attract many is the one that showcases weapons.
This is a myriad collection
ranging from Stone Age axes to guns used in World War I. Also on display are
swords of different types from the Mughal and Maratha empires. Further
ahead, along with the shields made from the hides of rhinoceros and
tortoises are some historical weapons such as the Gurj, Madu and Gupti.
There also are various kinds of pistols, small cannons, German helmets and
bayonets.
Kolhapur is very well-connected with most of the cities in Maharashtra by a
good network of roads and railway. Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSTC)
has regular services on routes to major cities in India with semi luxury and
regular buses.
The Kolhapur Railway Station
known as Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus is well linked with the major
cities of the state as well as the adjoining states including Mumbai, Pune,
Bangalore, New Delhi and Ahmedabad.
Kolhapur Airport
is about 9 kilometers away from the city center and currently there are no
scheduled airlines operating at this Airport. The nearest domestic
airport is Belgaum
Airport, located at Belgaum, Karnataka, 120 km away from Kolhapur
Central Bus Stand.
Kolhapur Quick Facts
State: Maharashtra
Languages: Marathi, Hindi, English
Weather: Summer 22 to 40°C, Winter 12 to 30°C
Best time to visit: Oct - Mar
STD Code: 0231
Famous For: Scenic |
