About
The city of Mahalakshmi — one of the 108 Shakti Peethas. The 7th-century Mahalakshmi Temple is a Hemadpanthi masterpiece where sunlight strikes the idol at specific equinoxes. Kolhapur is also synonymous with handcrafted leather chappals, spicy Kolhapuri cuisine, and Maratha wrestling.
Must-see highlights
Mahalakshmi Temple (Shakti Peetha, 7th century)
Kirnotsav — sun rays strike idol at equinox
Kolhapuri chappal workshop & market
Rankala Lake evening walk
New Palace Museum (Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj)
Panhala Hill Fort (14km, where Shivaji escaped)
Jotiba Temple (hilltop fair)
Kolhapuri cuisine — tambda rassa & pandhra rassa
Traditional kushti (wrestling) akhara visit
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Kolhapur 2km · Kolhapur Airport 10km
Nearby attractions
Panhala FortVishalgad FortGoaSangli
How to get here
Pune → Kolhapur
train · 4h
₹200
approx.
Pune → Kolhapur
bus · 5h
₹280
approx.
Goa (Madgaon) → Kolhapur
train · 2.5h
₹120
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Kolhapur2 km
Kolhapur Airport10 km
Stay Options
budget₹600/night
mid₹1,800/night
luxury₹4,500/night
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