Vishalgad, Kolhapur
Vishalgad, otherwise called Khelna or Khilna, is a legacy site situated at a level of more than 3500 feet above ocean level. This post was at first worked by Shilahara King Marsinh in 1058 and was called Khilgil. Throughout the long term, it went under the standard of different lords, prior to being attached from Adil Shah of Bijapur by Shivaji in 1659, and was from there on renamed Vishalgad, and that implies terrific post in Marathi.
Aside from its principal entrance, it is exceptionally difficult to arrive at the post as it encompassed by steep precipices and sloping landscape of the Sahyadri Range, and subsequently, overcoming it was something extraordinary accomplished by Shivaji. Albeit in ruins, this site of verifiable importance merits a visit.
Area: Vishalgad, Kolhapur
Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
Fantasy land Water Park, Kolhapur
One of the most mind-blowing day-out choices in Kolhapur is Dream World Water Park that offers limitless amusing to guests, everything being equal. One of the fundamental features is Sky Magic Vortex park, which is most likely the first of its sort in the state. Other well known attractions of the water park incorporate the tomfoolery speed rides, engaging precipitation dance, fake wave pool, mythical beast rides, tube rides and separate rides for more modest children.
Ensure that you convey your swimwear and towel or, more than likely you should get them at the in-house gift shop.
Area: Kasaba Bawada Road, Kolhapur
Timings: 10 am to 7 pm
Passage Fee: Starting ₹ 550 (grown-ups), ₹ 500 (youngsters)
Panhala Fort, Kolhapur
Encircled by the Sahyadri Range, Panhala Fort was decisively worked at a level of 3177 feet above ocean level. The 7-kilometer braced landmark was worked somewhere in the range of 1178 and 1209 by Raja Bhoja with modifications made by Marathas, Bahamanis, Mughals and other people who governed here, including Shivaji and Tarabai. According to fables, during the assault on the post by Bijapur General Siddi Johar, Shivaji got away while Shiva Kashid battled with the previous camouflaged as Shivaji.
This Indo-Islamic style stronghold intrigues you at the absolute first look with its three twofold passages – Teen Darwaza – that reflect unpredictable craftsmanship. Moreover, Sajja Kothi – where Shivaji detained his child Sambhaji – is a must-visit.
Area: Panhala, Kolhapur
Timings: 6:30 am to 7 pm
Shalini Palace, Kolhapur
One of the sublime tourist spots in Kolhapur is the Shalini Palace on the banks of the beautiful Rankala Lake. The legacy structure is named after Princess Shrimant Shalini Raje – girl of Chhatrapati Shahaji II Puar Maharaj and Queen Pramila Raje. Spread more than 12 sections of land, this lavish structure with wonderful nurseries was developed somewhere in the range of 1931 and 1934 at an expense of 8 lakhs. The dark stone and Italian marble structure is decorated with finished glass curves, wooden entryways and windows, gigantic pinnacle clock, Belgian glass, and so forth. It turned into Maharashtra’s sole legacy lavish lodging, in the wake of being changed over into a 3-star inn in 1987.
Area: Rankala, Kolhapur
Timings: 24X7
The previously mentioned are a couple of the many spots to visit in and around Kolhapur. Other significant spots incorporate Siddhagiri Museum, Sagareshwar Deer Sanctuary (India’s first synthetic safe-haven), Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Kasav Mandir or Tortoise Temple, Kalammawadi Dam, Rautwadi Waterfall, Kailasgad Chi Swari Mandir, Irwin Agricultural Museum, Bahubali, Town Hall and Binkhambi Ganesh Temple (worked without a solitary support point).
