Dajipur Sanctuary is located in the Western Ghats of the Maharashtra. Located amongst the richest mega biodiversity areas, apart from Arunachal Pradesh, Western Ghats is one of the suggested areas by world Heritage Organization.

The original Dajipur sanctuary, a small belt of 20 kilometers was a hunting reserve for Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaja of Kolhapur. In 1958, it has converted into Dajipur sanctuary for Bison (Gaur – a kind of buffalo). Later in 1985, the huge forest of the backwaters of Kalammawadi Dam and Radhanagari Dam also submerged as the part of the sanctuary. Today, it sprawls over the area of 350 sq. km.

The evergreen tropical forest of Dajipur has a profusion of t..

Location : 85 km west from Kolhapur.

Base Village : Dajipur.

Height: 728 meter from sea level.

Brief History:  Shivgad fort named mention in one of the letter on 1800th century. Intention of letter is that, increasing security on the fort of attack possibilities of Herekar Sawant (Chief of Sawantwadi) and mention the Letter on 1839th century an appoin..

Laxmisagar Dam also called, as Radhanagari Dam is a century old dam built by Chh. Shahu Maharaja and it constructed across River Bhogavati. This dam use to primarily for hydro- electricity power generation and for irrigation purpose.

The dam is located amidest scenic surrounding in the backdrop of thick forest cover. The dam has self-opening gates and is 100 years old. The dam site is a habitat for many birds; flora and many visitors reach here to see the spectacular bird species.

Kalammawadi dam is biggest dam in Kolhapur Dist. It is a build in southwest Kolhapur, Radhanagri Taluka. There is a temple of Godess Kalamma Devi. In addition, Indian Gour area and huge biodiversity place.

A visit to Chakreshwarwadi near Kolhapur is a feast for Astrologers. Chakreshwarwadi has a hillock called ‘Chakroba’. Chakra in Sanskrit means wheel. According to Hindu mythology ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ is a weapon of God Vishnu, Who is supposed to be preserver of the universe. As the folk storygoes, God Vishnu kept his Sudarshan Chakra at this place after killing demons. There exist a round-rock stone and 4th century caves with innumerable sculptures. Shivlinga, which exist here, denotes that the tradition of ling puja was in existence since the time immortal. Within all these varied scattered ruins, anybody standing at a particular place can see the entry galaxy from 360-degree axis. While turning around oneself, one can experience that he is the one controlling the galaxy. This is the place to experien..