Belgaum to Kolhapur Distance

Kolhapur is a beautiful heritage city in the state of Maharashtra in India. The city is of high significance as it dates back to the Satavahana empire and has also been a gun salute princely state. Kolhapur is famous around the world for its Kolhapuri Chappals, Kolhapuri Gur, Kolhapuri Chilli and traditional accessories. The city enjoys the banks of the River Panchganga and welcomes a number of people for business and relaxation purposes. Tourists looking to book hotels in Kolhapur can search for a number of accommodations on the Goibibo app with latest deals and discounts.

Mahalakshmi Temple is an iconic temple in the city and is a must-visit. Navratri Festival is celebrated with great pomp and show in this temple. If you would like to stay at hotels in Kolhapur near Mahalakshmi Temple, then you can consider these options. Ramee Panchshil, Hotel Sham Suman, Shri Nivasini Yatri Niwas, Hotel Prakash, Hotel Raama Grand, Yashada Vishramdhan, Hotel Adarsh Deluxe Lodge, Hotel Kohinoor Square and more are Kolhapur hotels are available on Goibibo website as well as the app.

The Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus receives trains from major cities of India. It is a busy railway station in the city. Few good hotels in Kolhapur near railway station include Hotels Pearl Kolhapur, Hotel Rajpurush, Gokul Lodging, Hotel Panchalee Deluxe, Hotel Pavilion, Kolhapur Residency, Hotel Vishwa, and Hotel Darshan.

A number of business travellers and families travelling to the city tend to book hotel rooms which are near the bus stand so that they can travel to the landmarks easily and save on transportation expenses. Central Bus Stand is the major and the busiest bus stand in the city among other bus stops. For the convenient stays, hotels in Kolhapur near bus stand include Hotel Rajesh Deluxe, Hotel Landmark, Chalukya Deluxe, Malkar Wada, Hotel Girish, Hotel 3 Leaves and more.

Some of the top sights in and out of the city of Kolhapur are Mahalakshmi Temple, New Palace, Rankala Lake Shivaji University, Temlabai Mandir, Bhavani Mandap, Panhala Fort, Jyotiba Temple, Narsobawadi, Bahubali, and Siddhagiri Gramjivan Museum. Kolhapur is an ideal place for the gastronomists to enjoy spicy as well less chilly Kolhapuri cuisine. However, spicy mutton and chicken dishes top the charts in non-vegetarian dishes. Kolhapuri Misal is another snack loved by both locals and tourists. Do visit in the months of August to witness the vibrant colours of this city when regionals celebrate Naag Panchami Festival.

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Belgaum is situated at a distance of 502 km from Bangalore in the  Indian state of Karnataka. The natural beauty of the city and its historical significance attracts a large number of backpackers from all parts of the country. It is a lush green city with various waterfalls wildlife parks and trekking trails.  Besides exploring the city for its natural landscape, one can also visit old monuments and forts, which have a great history to tell. Belgaum is also famous for its beautiful cotton sarees.
Best time to visit
February, November and December are considered to be the best months to explore Belgaum. Generally,  it has a pleasant climate because of its hilly topography but it’s better to avoid visiting the city during peak summers and monsoon. Book hotels in Belgaum at a cheaper price from Goibibo.
Places to visit
Belgaum has many attraction points. Gokal falls, Belgaum fort and Amboli village are some of the most visited tourist destinations in the city. Located at a distance of 6kms from Gokak town on Ghataprabha river, Gokak falls is a picturesque sight. The waterfall has a horseshoe shape at the crest. Here, you can also see monuments from Chalukya era and an old river-front temple dedicated to Lord Mahalingeshwara. 
Belgaum Fort is another popular tourist attraction with a rich history. The fort has huge walls, parapets, battlements and a  deep moat which is given by Yakub Ali Khan of Bijapur Sultanate. 
Amboli is a beautiful hill-station situated 67.9 km away from Belgaum with lots of natural springs and waterfalls. It is known to receive a heavy amount of rainfall. It is believed that the place has 108 shiva temples, out of which only a few are discovered.   Kittur Fort and Palace, Jamboti hills and Shri Ramkrishna Mission Ashram are other popular tourist destinations here.
Food and restaurants
Belgaum has many good restaurants which serve as an ultimate hub for foodies. Every famous restaurant has a speciality in its cuisine, which makes it different from others. For instance, Ambika’s famous Panipuri, Rawool’s Fried Rice, Adinarayan’s Fish Curry and Royal’s Mango Milk-shake.
Transportation
Belgaum or Belagavi Airport ( IXG is located 10 km east of the city in Sambra village. It is the oldest airport in North Karnataka and is also known by the name of Sambra airport. The city has good connectivity with Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Pune. There are many prominent airlines connecting Belgaum with these cities such as  Indigo, Spicejet, Air India and Alliance Air . Belagavi Railway Station is the main railway station serving Belgaum. It is well connected to Goa, Mumbai, Pune/Delhi (via Miraj) and Bangalore (via Hubli).
Belgaum has a good road network which connects it from several major destinations like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore via NH4. This city connects with Karnataka and Goa via NH-4A.