Maharashtra : Panhala (2) - Ratnagiri/Ganapatipule (2) - Amboli (2) (Recommended Ex-Mumbai / Ex-Pune / Ex-Kolhapur / Ex-Goa / Ex- Belgaum)

Features : Panhala is a quaint hill station (3000 ft) at 25 kms from Kolhapur on the Ratnagiri Highway. Ratnagiri/Ganapatipule are twin destinations 45 kms apart and both having serene and secluded coastline and Accessible on the Konkan Rail route. Amboli is a quaint little hill station (2700 ft), 25 kms from Sawantwadi on the Konkan Rain route known for its good weather through the year and numerous waterfalls during monsoon season (June-Sept).  

Typical Itinerary

Day 1 : Reach Kolhapur (either by Train or by road NH 4 (Mumbai-Bangalore Highway via Pune) and from there reach Panhala (25 kms). Day sightseeing within Panhala covering Ambarkhana (fort), Sajja Kothi (1008 AD, Heritage Home), Sambhaji Temple, Someshwar Tank 

Day 2: Day sight-seeing to Kolhapur covering Mahalaxmi Temple, Rankala lake, New Palace Museum, Town Hall and near by places such as Jotiba Temple, Radhanagri Dam and Narshimawadi Datta Mandir. 
Day 3: From Panhala reach Ratnagiri(100 kms) or Ganapatipule (130 kms). 

Day 4 :  Sightseeing around Ganapatipule. Ganpatipule Ganesh Temple, Light house, Birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak, Bhagwati Mandir, Mirkar Wada

Day 5 : Leave Ratnagiri/Ganapatipule for Amboli (190 kms) via Sawanwadi. Enroute visit beaches and temples around Malvan / Vengurla / Sawantwadi (Reach Amboli by evening).

Day 6: Visit various points / waterfalls (seasonal) of Amboli during the day.

Day 7: Leave Amboli   

Distances
Belagum - Kolhapur - 120 kms
Panaji (Goa) - Kolhapur  - 250 kms
Pune - Kolhapur - 230 kms
Mumbai - Kolhapur - 400 kms
Kolhapur - Panhala - 25 kms
Panhala - Ratnagiri(100 kms) or Ganapatipule (130 kms)
Ratnagiri/Ganapatipule - Amboli - 190 kms
Amboli - Panaji - 90 kms
Amboli - Belgaum - 60 kms
Amboli - Kolhapur - 120 kms
Amboli - Pune - 350 kms
Amboli - Mumbai - 550 kms

Accommodation Options (Panhala)

Accommodation Options (Ganapatipule / Ratnagiri)

3-Star Deluxe / 4-Star	2-Star / 3-star
Samudra Beach Resort	Hotel Landmark

Transport : Please visit www.indianrail.gov.in for Train ticket availability status and register and reserve tickets using www.irctc.co.in. Ex-Pune, Ex-Mumbai, Ex-Ratnagiri and Ex-Kolhapur Transport can be organised at actual costs.

Other Useful Links - Maharashtra Tourist Map

For Reservations, Travel Planning Assistance and a firm cost estimate Kindly email : maha05@nivalink.com