Kolhapur, known as Dakshin Kashi is one of the most prosperous and joyous city of India in western ghats founded by Chhatrapati Tarabai, which flourished under the legendry Rajarshi Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj. Nested in the laps of the Sahyadri mountain ranges of the river Panchganga.
This town of goddess Mahalaxmi is gifted with an incredible heritage, monuments, forts, lakes etc.
Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus is a railway station situated in the Kolhapur city.It has an easy accessibility as large numbers of trains pass through this station everday.It is also well connected to the other major cities via regular flights.There are also other regular buses connected to the city.The distance between Mumbai to Kolhapur is 250-300 kms.
Good 3 stars, 5 stars hotels, restaurants with proper accomodations and helpful services with luxurious facilities are available in the heart of the city as well as on the top of the beautiful Panhala hills.
A good tourist attractions to be visited to get the glimpse of the nature.