Kolhapur is a city located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This city holds the sobriquet of the historical capital of Maharashtra because it has witnessed the various events like battles and invasions in the foregone times. There are different monuments that were erected in the previous centuries in Kolhapur and are visited by the tourists on a large scale.
Kolhapur is hoisted at a height of 1,790 feet above the sea level and covers a gross area of 66 sq. km. It is surrounded by Sangli in North, Vijaypura in South, Sindhudurg in Southwest, and Belavagi in Southeast. It has a temperate climate. The summers in Kolhapur are searing as the median level shoots up to 40°C. The winter season in Kolhapur is pleasant as the average temperature levels scale between 13°C-19°C.
Kolhapur houses amazing attractions. The Western Ghats, Panchganga River, Kalamba Lake and Park, and the local shopping complexes and food joints are the must-visit places in Kolhapur.