Panhala

Fort Panhala

Old Name: Pannagalay (Residence of Snakes)


Location: 20 km from Kolhapur


Height: - 953 meter from sea level.


Brief History: Fort Panhala was built by Raja Bhoj II (Shilahara dynasty), in 1187. Then it passed on to Singhan (Yadav Dynasty) and under Adilshahi rule, 1489. Fort Panhala is closely joints the history of..

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Panhala

Panhala is a city and a Hill station Municipal Council (3177 feet above sea level) 18 km northwest of Kolhapur. Panhala is the smallest city in Maharashtra and being a Municipal Council the city is developing rapidly. The city sprawls in the Panhala Fort, commands a panoramic view of the valley below. The main historical attraction here is the Panhala fort. There are many places of interest, each with its share of haunting anecdotes. 

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Fort Pavangad

Old Name : Markandeya.


Location : Nearest to Panhala.


Height: 953 meter from sea level.


Brief History: Chh. Shivaji Maharaja developed Pavangad when he won second time Panhala fort in the 1673. Then Aurangzeb conquered this fort and renamed it as Rasulgad. In 1844, British army destroyed this fort. Pavangad Read more

Fort Mudagad

Location: 50th km northwest of Kolhapur.


Base Village: Bajar Bhogav.


Height: 698 meter from sea level


Brief History: - Mudagad fort named mention on letter 1748. After Chh. Shivaji Maharaja’s death, this fort control on Peshwa’s (Prime minis..

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Kajirda Ghats

Kajirda Ghat is unknown Ghat in Kolhapur area this one is very important for aniciant time comunication from Konkan & Desh.

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Jotiba Temple

Situated at a height of 1000 meters above sea level , this holy place nested in the mountains near Wadi Ratnagiri which is about 20 km north west of Kolhapur. Lord Jotiba Temple is a beautiful structure of sculpture in the 18th Century. Many devotees came from Maharashtra, Andhra and Karnataka state every year for his family deity Lord Jotiba. Lord Jotiba has also known as the Dakkhan’s King or Kedareshwar. Lord Shiva, Mahalaxmi, Yamai, Chopdai, Kedarnath, associate into a family. Devotees take experience awareness of Lord Jotiba. Every year on ‘Chiatra Ekadashi’, the Hindus Calendar 11th Read more

Warana

Warana is ultimately developed area for sugar factory, educational, dairy products and many more. Warana is the unique name that stands as forerunner in the co-operative movement in India. Its land has covered into a green valley. The beauty of this land shows richness of human technologies. Late Shree Tatyasaheb Kore founded here sugar factory, dairy, education institutes like engineering, Dental College, military academy.

Warana’s dairy products are testy and delicious.

Nearest Place : Fort Panhala (20 km), Jotiba (20 km).

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Barki Waterfall

The Barki waterfall located about 45 km drive from Kolhapur city, is a seasonal attraction in the monsoons, it is huge breathtaking waterfall. We can also enjoy backwater reservoir nearby the waterfall.

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Masai Plateau

Masai Pathar, it is a Plateau. Masai Pathar is one of the biggest plateaus in Asia. This place is very good for trekking. It has couple of points to visit as Temple of Goddess Masai Devi, Pandav or Buddha Leni (cave). This place is just behind the fort Panhala.


Nearest Place: Panhala (5km)

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