Around Panhala - Panhala Tourism - Panhala Sightseeing - Gopalgad Fort - Velneshwar

Around Panhala..

Panhala is located on a offshoot of Kolhapur - Ratnagiri route and there are many interesting spots nearby. You could embark on a Jungle safari in the bison wild life sanctuary or visit the historic spot of Pawankhind or answer the divine calling and visit the cave temple of Shiva in Marleshwar and also enjoy the scenic beauty of the Marleshwar waterfalls.

The Bison National Park in Dajipur is the primary attraction in Dajipur. The National park is open from November to June and is closed during the rains. Jeep safari in the sanctuary is an exciting option. The Ponda Ghats is another attraction and the view from here is magnificent. The Radhanagri and the Dajipur lakes offer some very calm and soulful moments and makes the whole experience of a treip to Dajipur absolutely fabulous. Dajipur is 100 Kms from Panhala.

Mahimatgad is one of the best Jungle Treks available in the Sahyadris. Nestled amidst thick forest this fort affords views of spotless green canopy from atop the fort. An offbeat trek where rarely anybody visits, you get experience untouched wilderness. A photographers paradise Mahimatgad has many species of butterflies. Kundi the base village of Mahimatgad is approx 90 kms from Panhala.

Pawankhind lies on the way to Vishalgad from Panhala with picturesque terrains all the way. And Pawanakhind replete with history offers a good way to spend a holiday. Pawankhind was earlier named Ghod Khind and Shivaji renamed it to Pawankhind after the epic battle where Baji Prabhu Deshpande with a handful of his men withheld the mighty mughal army to ensure Shivaji's safety.

Marleshwar

Marleshwar is famous for the shiva temple in a cave. You might come across many snakes even cobras in the cave but apparently no one ever has been hurt! The Marleshwar waterfalls is one of the tallest waterfalls. The falls with a small pool is extremely beatiful especially after monsoons.

Ratnagiri

A two hour drive from Panhala will get you to Ratnagiri famous for its pristine beaches. The drive from Ratnagiri to Ganpatipule by the sea through Bhandarpule, Aare and Waare is one of the most beautiful drives that you can undertake in the entire Konkan coast. Ratnagiri the port city famous for its alphonso mangoes also has many a tourist delights read more