Cultural and Culinary Journey through Kolhapur, India

Day 1: Kolhapur Heritage and Cuisine

Kolhapur, India on June 29, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel Panchavati

Enjoy traditional Maharashtrian breakfast including Poha and Misal Pav at Hotel Panchavati, a popular local restaurant known for authentic flavours. It opens from 7:00am so it’s perfect for an early start.
INR150, 1h

9:30am

Visit New Palace (Rajwada)

Explore the New Palace, a majestic 19th-century palace displaying exquisite architecture and a museum featuring artifacts of the Kolhapur royal family. The palace is open from 9:30am to 5:30pm.
INR25, 2h

12:00pm

Visit Mahalaxmi Temple

Visit the revered Mahalaxmi Temple, a significant pilgrimage site dedicated to the Goddess Mahalaxmi, known for its unique architecture and spiritual atmosphere. Open all day with peak visitor hours in the morning and evening.
Free, 1h

1:30pm

Lunch at Hotel Blue Nile

Relish the famous Kolhapuri spicy cuisine at Hotel Blue Nile, sampling dishes like Tambada Rassa and Pandhra Rassa, an essential local culinary experience. Open from 12pm to 3pm.
INR300, 1h

3:00pm

Shopping at Local Markets

Explore the vibrant local markets known for Kolhapuri chappals (traditional leather footwear) and hand-woven sarees. This is ideal for souvenir shopping and experiencing local culture.
Varies, 2h

5:30pm

Relax at Rankala Lake

Spend a relaxing evening by Rankala Lake, enjoying boat rides and lakeside views with the backdrop of the fortress hills. The area is open till late and offers a pleasant ambiance for a stroll.
INR50 for boat ride, 1.5h

7:30pm

Dinner at Babushahi

Indulge in a flavourful dinner featuring a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes at Babushahi, a well-known restaurant in Kolhapur. Open till 10pm.
INR400, 1.5h
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