Panahal Hill Station and Historic Place in Kolhapur

Panhala is a city and a Hill station Municipal Council (3177 feet above sea level) 20 km northwest of Kolhapur, in Kolhapur district in the Maharashtra. Panhala is the smallest city in Maharashtra and being a Municipal Council the city is developing rapidly. The city sprawls in the Panhala Fort. The main historical attraction here is the Panhala fort. There are many places of interest, each with its share of haunting anecdotes.


Pavankhind, where Baji Prabhu laid down his life to cover Shivaji's escape. In addition to history, Panhala at an altitude of 977 m offers some inspiring scenery and a soothing climate.

Arial View of Panhala

Location:- 
Around 20 KM Northwest of Kolhapur.
Panhala is about 20 km from Kolhapur. There are continuous bus services from Kolhapur to Panhala, or also autorickshaw services are available. You can also reach Panhala from Sangli which is about 55 km from Panhala. MSRTC buses, private cars and autorickshaw services are available from Sangli to Panhala.


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How to Go:-
 

Nearest airport is Kolhapur at 20km.

Nearest Railway Station is Kolhapur, 18 kms. on south central Railway.

Mumbai-Panhala, 428 kms via Kolhapur, Kolhapur-panhala, 18 kms. State Transport buses ply from Kolhapur, Belgaum to Panhala.

Where To Stay:- MTDC Hotel

Name of the Hotel

Grand Hotel

Masai Resorts

MTDC Hotel

Near By Places to Visit:- Mahalaxmi Temple |Jyotiba Temple |Narsobachi Wadi