Varanasi to Kolhapur Flights

Domestic travel has become easier with IndiGo Airlines – the largest airline in India. Now, you can travel easily and conveniently to any part of India with IndiGo flying to 63 domestic destinations.

One of the ways IndiGo connects Western India with Northern India is its Varanasi to Kolhapur flights. IndiGo’s website and official mobile app will help travellers get the best and lowest fares while booking Varanasi to Kolhapur flight tickets. You can even choose to book for the return journey flight tickets to Varanasi at the same time.

Don’t forget to check out the numerous add-on services available on the IndiGo website and app to make your Varanasi to Kolhapur and return journey comfortable.

A city built on the banks of the river Panchganga, Kolhapur is an ancient, holy city in the state of Maharashtra. It is less than 500 km from the financial capital of India – Mumbai. It is best known for Kolhapuri chappal – hand-crafted by traditional craftsmen using buffalo leather and tanned using vegetable dyes. Other handicrafts are equally famous in Kolhapur.

Who doesn’t love movies? Kolhapur is the primary centre for the Marathi film industry with many film festivals being conducted regularly. Thus, tourism also forms a large portion of the city’s revenue.

Best-known places in Kolhapur

• Panhala Fort – Built 3177 feet above sea-level and surrounded by the breath-taking Sahyadri mountain range, the fortress welcomes visitors with intricately designed and carved three double gateways. It is an impressive fort that has been well-maintained till date.
• Shalini Palace – It is one of the most magnificent pieces of architecture in Kolhapur. Built for opulence and luxury, this palace is adorned with black stone, Italian marble edifice, beautiful stained-glass artwork, Belgian glass and a huge watchtower looming over the palace.
• Kopeshwar Temple – History buffs can enjoy a trip to this 12^th century stone temple. Considered an architectural marvel due to the detailed carvings and stunning sculptures, this temple is a must-visit.
• Rankala Lake – Rankala lake is a serene, peaceful place to take a break. Surrounded by picturesque gardens on one side and the magnificent Shalini palace on the other, Rankala Lake also has other activities such as horse-riding and boating. Foodies should not miss delectable street food from stalls erected in the banks of this lake.
• Shri Mahalaxmi Temple – Built in the 7^th century, this is one of the holiest temples in Maharashtra and is one of the Shakti Peethas. The 3-feet tall beautiful black stone idol of the goddess is studded with precious gemstones.
• New Palace Museum – It has an impressive display of jewellery, attire, coins, weapons and paintings. Don’t forget to peek at the Darbar Hall with its carved columns, beautiful arches and a magnificent throne.
• Dream World Water Park – If you think Kolhapur is all history and nature, you are wrong. Adventure seekers and families can have fun in this waterpark with fun speed rides, rain dance, artificial wave pool, tube rides and Sky Magic Vortex park.
• Sagareshwar Deer Sanctuary – This is Maharashtra’s first man-made sanctuary. Sprawling across 11 square kms, this beautiful forest is home artificially introduced to wildlife species such as Sambar deer, Blackbucks, Muntjac deer, Chital, wild boars and peacocks and pythons.
• Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary – It is a natural World Heritage Site. Consisting of tropical evergreen forests, this sanctuary is also called as Bison sanctuary due to the population of the vulnerable Indian Bison. Five tributaries of Krishna river flows through this sanctuary and is a heaven for nature lovers.

A visit to Kolhapur is not over unless you go shopping for Kolhapuri chappals, handicrafts and taste the delightful food from famous restaurants and road-side stalls.

Airport address: Kolhapur Airport, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416004

IATA code: KLH

IndiGo operates several connecting flights and aims to bring in supreme connectivity across the country. You may book Varanasi to Kolhapur flights by simply logging on to the website, goIndiGo.in or by visiting the IndiGo’s mobile app.

Varanasi (also known as Banaras) situated on the banks of the river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh is considered the holiest city in India for Hinduism and Jainism. Varanasi is famous for its muslin industry and the production of very fine silk. One just cannot avoid buying fabulous Banarasi saris made of silk and brocades with gold and silverwork.

Many festivals are conducted throughout the year in Varanasi including two musical festivals – the Dhrupad Mela in February-March and Ganga Mahotsav in November-December.

Things Varanasi is best known for

• Top government bodies: Banaras Hindu University, National Seed Research And Training Centre, District Court Varanasi
• Heritage monuments: Ramnagar Fort, Tomb of Lal Khan, Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Rani Laxmibai Janmasthali
• Religious sites: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Parshvanath Jain Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Alamgir Mosque
• Shopping hubs: JHV Mall, IP Mall, IP Vijaya Mall, Vinayak Plaza, PDR Mall
• Parks and gardens: Garden of Spiritual Wisdom, Sarnath Deer Park, Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary

Airport address: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Shahganj, District, Babatpur, Uttar Pradesh 221006

IATA code: VNS