Vadodara to Kolhapur Flights

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A place with numerous pilgrimage sites, sanctuaries, lakes and historical monuments, Kolhapur guarantees an enthralling experience to its visitors. Shaped by a rich culture dating back to the 17th century, it has seen the rise and fall of many dynasties. However, the winds of change have helped Kolhapur immensely through various socio-economic developments over the years. Today, it is one of the most developed cities in the country and also benefits greatly due to it being incorporated into the golden quadrilateral expressway. Kolhapur is well connected to nearby cities of Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru, thus making it a great holiday destination.

Places to see

• Rankala Lake: A favourite weekend getaway destination among travellers, it provides an unparalleled level of calmness and leisure due to its ambience. It is surrounded by beautiful floral beds. The lake inherits its name from the temple which is situated right at its centre.
• Shalini Palace: Built around the 1930s, this has been transformed into a palace hotel which provides impeccable service to its guests. It has been built with carved black stone and is adorned in Italian marble. The palace overlooks Rankala Lake.
• Town Hall: Situated in the heart of the city, there are many government buildings inside the compound. The Town Hall Museum is also located inside the premises. It contains artifacts from the Brahmapuri civilization and many recovered sculptures. An exhibition of arms and ammunition is also housed at one end of the museum.
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Museum: A must visit spot for those interested in history. The museum is spread over three floors which house artifacts from the Indus Valley civilization, Gupta, Maurya, Chalukya and Rashtrakuta dynasties. The design of the museum building itself is a major point of attraction.
• Panhala Fort: This fort was strategically placed to keep a vigil over the pass in the Sahyadri mountain ranges which was an important part of the trade routes to the coastal areas. It has witnessed many wars and encounters over the years. Panhala Fort is one of the most recognized forts in Maharashtra.

Airport address: Kolhapur Airport, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416004

Airport IATA code: KLH

The shortest journey from Vadodara to Kolhapur is 7 hours long with a layover in Mumbai for 1 hour and 5 minutes. Unfortunately, there are no direct flights on this route.

Situated on the banks of the Vishwamitri river, Vadodara is the perfect example of a city where the old and new co-exist. However, this divide is much more prominent here than in other cities. The eastern part of the city is considered the old city, whereas the western part constitutes the new and modern city. Vadodara has been greatly influenced by the Mughals, Marathas and the Gaekwads with each of these dynasties contributing a lot to the culture, heritage and infrastructure of the city. As such, many of the existing tourist attractions are from those periods. In modern times, it has grown to be a flourishing industrial centre which attracts people who prefer the calm ambience of a small town along with the amenities of a big city.

Places to visit

• Makarpura Palace: Built in the latter half of the 19th century, this was the summer house of the Gaekwad royal family. Today, it is used as an Indian Air Force training school. This lavish palace stands tall at three storeys as a brilliant display of the architectural prowess of the times.
• EME temple: Maintained by the Indian Army and built in a contemporary architectural style, it houses sculptures and art pieces dating back to the 7th century. The main temple structure is built in the style of a geode with a beautiful garden surrounding the complex which simply enhances the charm of the entire area.
• Sur Sagar Lake: The ambience and calmness of the lake is the perfect reason for many to visit the place in search of some peace and quiet. The main point of attraction of this lake is the 120 ft tall statue dedicated to Lord Shiva in the center of the lake.
• Laxmi Vilas Palace: Built in 1890, this palace is the residence of the Baroda royal family. It is the largest private home constructed till date and deserves its spot as the top tourist destination in Vadodara.
• Sardar Patel Planetarium: An ideal place to visit for the astronomy enthusiast, this planetarium boasts of state of the art sound and visual technology for complete immersion.

Airport address: Civil Aerodrome, Harni Road, Vadodara, Gujarat 390022

Airport IATA code: BDQ