Kolhapur
Kolhapur, a large city on the banks of the Panchganga River in southern Maharashtra, is known across India for its Kolhapuri chappal — handcrafted braided leather slippers that received a Geographical Indication designation in 2019 — and for its distinctive regional cuisine. Long called "Dakshin Kashi" (Kashi of the South) for the antiquity of its Mahalaxmi shrine, the city was a princely state under the Maratha Confederacy before Indian independence and remains a significant centre for the Marathi film industry.
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- Population549,236
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 25 km16 mi
Nearest airports
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Kolhapur: quick answers
Where is Kolhapur?
Kolhapur is in India, about 140 km87 miles in a straight line from Panaji.
How do you get to Kolhapur?
The nearest airport is Kolhapur (KLH), about 23 min away by road. The nearest train station is Shri Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, about 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kolhapur?
The warmest month is April, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 23°C73°F. The wettest month is July, with about 369 mm14.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kolhapur?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 restaurants, 2 cafés and 38 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kolhapur?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad.