This 3-day trip to Kolhapur offers a perfect mix of adventure, history, and spirituality. Begin your journey with a visit to the historic Panhala Fort, followed by a comfortable check-in at your hotel in Kolhapur. The second day is dedicated to relaxation and fun at Shivtej Water Park, set amidst scenic surroundings and featuring essential water rides, ideal for families. On the final day, explore the revered Mahalaxmi Temple, a spiritual gem in Kolhapur, before heading back. Throughout your stay, enjoy the city’s rich culture, delicious food, and serene atmosphere, making it a well-rounded and enjoyable getaway.
🏞️ Highlights:
Explore the historic Panhala Fort with panoramic views
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Shivtej Water Park with essential water rides
Visit the famous Mahalaxmi Temple, a spiritual landmark
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Kolhapur – Visit to Panhala Fort
Kolhapur
Depart from your location and arrive in Kolhapur by morning and start your trip with a visit to Panhala Fort, located about 20 km from the city center. This historic fort offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and a glimpse into Kolhapur’s royal history. Spend some time exploring the fort’s ancient walls, gates, and temples. Afterward, proceed to check-in at your pre-booked hotel in Kolhapur. You can relax in the evening, explore the local markets, or enjoy a traditional Kolhapuri meal. Overnight stay in Kolhapur.
Panhala Fort:
Panhala Fort, located near Kolhapur in Maharashtra, is one of the largest and most historically significant forts in the region. Perched at an altitude of around 3,200 feet, it offers breathtaking views of the Sahyadri ranges and has played a vital role in Maratha history, especially during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort is known for its massive fortifications, ancient temples, secret passages, and structures like the Teen Darwaza and Andhar Bavadi. A visit to Panhala Fort is a journey through time, combining scenic beauty with tales of bravery and strategic importance.
Day 2 :
Full Day at Shivtej Water Park
Kolhapur
Early in the morning, after breakfast, head to Shivtej Water Park, located near Panhala Fort. The park offers a variety of water rides in a serene, picturesque setting, ideal for a relaxing day out. It has essential attractions like wave pools, slides, and a lazy river, making it perfect for families and groups. The park operates from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, providing ample time to enjoy all the rides and chill in the pool areas. After a fun-filled day, return to your hotel in Kolhapur for a restful evening. Overnight stay in Kolhapur.
Shivtej Water Park:
Shivtej Water Park, located near Panhala Fort in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, is a family-friendly destination offering a blend of water-based fun and natural beauty. Set amidst picturesque green hills, the park features a variety of water rides and pools suitable for all age groups. The beautifully landscaped campus provides a serene environment for relaxation and enjoyment. In addition to water attractions, Shivtej Water Park also offers facilities for hosting events such as marriages, receptions, birthday parties, and get-togethers. Its proximity to the historic Panhala Fort makes it an ideal spot for combining leisure with a touch of heritage exploration. Whether you're seeking adventure or a peaceful retreat, Shivtej Water Park caters to diverse preferences, ensuring a memorable experience for visitors.
Day 3 :
Visit to Mahalaxmi Temple – Departure
Kolhapur
Early in the morning, after breakfast and check-out, visit the Mahalaxmi Temple, a famous pilgrimage site in Kolhapur dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi. The temple is known for its grand architecture and religious significance. After exploring the temple and offering prayers, you can either indulge in some last-minute shopping for Kolhapuri chappals or head to a local eatery for a traditional meal before departing from Kolhapur. This marks the end of your 3-day visit to Shivtej Water Park and Kolhapur.
Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels, and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issues with the hotel or unavoidable circumstances. In that case, we may provide alternative similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Our offer is based on the usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise). If this category of rooms is not available, we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
🍽️ MEALS:
The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation.
In standard/Budget category of hotels, the meals preferences are veg meals unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are a mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.
Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.
📅 ITINERARY CHANGES:
For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event a guest misses any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on their part, they will not be entitled to claim a refund of the same.
The timings mentioned in the day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits en route, meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests, and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.
🚌 TRANSPORT:
We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case any of the sightseeing schedules are missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances.
Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
💳Payment Terms And Methods:
• Deposit of 35% of the package cost at the time of booking.
•Need 50% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
•Need 100% payment of the package cost, 15 days prior to departure date
🔄Cancellation AndRefund Policy:
•25% of full tour cost - 60 days prior to arrival.
•50% of full tour cost - between 30 days prior to tour.
•75% of full tour cost - between 29 & 16 days prior to tour
•100% - within 15 days prior to tour.
•50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
•Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
•Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
•All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
•For Cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
•Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
•The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only.
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