Darjeeling to Kolhapur Distance

Siliguri is one of the important metropolitan cities of West Bengal with a great commercial, tourism and education importance attached to it. The city acts as a gateway for travelling to the Northeastern cities. The backdrop of the Himalayas and lush green tea plantations make Siliguri an alluring destination for nature lovers.
 
Best Time to Visit
With light showers, thick fog and cool breeze, the months from October to February are considered the ideal time to visit Siliguri. For Siliguri Hotels booking always use Goibibo.
 
Places to Visit
Salugara Monastery and Iskcon Temple are the sacred sites that offer a calm environment and draw Buddhist and Hindu devotees in large numbers. Recognized as a World Heritage Site, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a popular tourist attraction of the city. The train runs to and from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling and provides splendid views of the enchanting hill station. Bengal Safari Park and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary are ideal spots in the city for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers to visit. Sepoy Dhura Tea Garden, Surya Sen Park, Coronation Bridge and North Bengal Science Centre are some of the other interesting Places to Visit in Siliguri.
 
Food and Restaurants
Food in Siliguri is an amalgamation of the Tibetan, Nepali and Bengali cuisine. Some of the authentic local dishes that you can savour are Thukpa, Shanghai rolls, Chicken
Tai Pai, Jhalmuri and Momos. Tawai, Kalapataru, Yue Fung Chinese Restaurant and Indian Pagoda are some of the good restaurants you can visit.
 
Transportation
The transportation network of Siliguri is backed with robust infrastructure and efficient planning which makes both intercity and intracity travel convenient. Located on the western side of the city, the Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) caters to both domestic flights as well as international flights. Airlines such as Air India, Air Asia, Indigo and SpiceJet run maximum domestic flights to major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati and Mumbai. On the other hand, the city also has air connectivity to international destinations like Kathmandu, Bangkok and Paro. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. The city comprises of two railway stations namely, New Jalpaiguri Junction and Siliguri Junction. The trains plying from the New Jalpaiguri Junction connects the city with other significant cities of North, Northeast and East India. The Siliguri Junction is a local rail hub and regular trains running through this station provide connectivity to nearby locations like Jalpaiguri, Kishanganj, Alipurduar etc. The bus services in the city provide good connectivity to Kolkata and other neighboring cities. A special bus service is available that connects Siliguri with Dhaka.

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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