Trekking in Maharashtra, India : 150 Forts

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Kolhapur is famous for the Mahalakshmi temple and the old palace. The other tourist attractions are Chattrapati Sahu museum, Town hall museum, Binkhambi Ganesh temple and the Ronkala lake - temple. Khidrapur temple is 75 km away.

The Panhala fort (24 km) is 1 hour travel by bus from Kolhapur. A huge water reservoir - Narnala - is located on top.



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Travel from Ratnagiri to Amba (60 km) via Sakhara. The 5 km Amba ghat - Amba road stretch is scenic. During the monsoon season, one can enjoy the beauty of forest, flora and fauna. A small road leads to the fort (20 km). A dargah and temple on top of the fort. Pavankhind is nearby.

Trek from Gajapur near Vishalgad fort to reach a huge plateau named Ghod Uddanadha Mal. A 5 km trek takes one to a 30 m deep gorge. A further 5 km trek via Dhangarwadi takes one to Dandhrepani (15 km from Malkapur). From where one can get bus to Kolhapur.