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Package ID 0428Pilgrimage
Kolhapur: Mahalaxmi and Jyotiba
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Three days in Kolhapur: darshan at the Mahalaxmi Shakti Peeth and the hill temple of Jyotiba, Panhala fort, the New Palace and Rankala lake.
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Quick facts
In short: Kolhapur: Mahalaxmi and Jyotiba is a 2-night, 3-day tour that also covers Mahalaxmi Temple and Panhala. It starts in Kolhapur and ends in Kolhapur. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0428
- Duration
- 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Places
- Kolhapur, Mahalaxmi Temple, Jyotiba, Panhala
- Starts
- Kolhapur
- Ends
- Kolhapur
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time to visit Maharashtra; the monsoon (June to September) is best for the green Sahyadri hills.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0428
- Tour
- Kolhapur: Mahalaxmi and Jyotiba
- Duration
- 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Destination
- Maharashtra
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Monuments and temples set their own timings; Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays. Ferries, boats, entry fees and special darshan passes are paid locally. Ghat roads are slow in the monsoon.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Kolhapur – Mahalaxmi
Arrive at Kolhapur airport or station, where our representative meets you. Have darshan at the Shree Mahalaxmi (Ambabai) temple, one of the Shakti Peeths, and see the New Palace museum of the Chhatrapatis and the Rankala lake at sunset. Overnight stay in Kolhapur.
Overnight: Kolhapur
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Day 2 — Jyotiba and Panhala
Drive to the Jyotiba temple on its hill (about 18 km), whose devotees shower gulal on the Sunday and full-moon festivals, then to Panhala fort (about 20 km), where Shivaji Maharaj was besieged, with its granaries and the Teen Darwaza gate. Back in the city, try a Kolhapuri misal and look for Kolhapuri chappals. Overnight stay in Kolhapur.
Overnight: Kolhapur
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Day 3 — Departure from Kolhapur
After an early darshan at Mahalaxmi, there is time for the Shalini palace and the Bhavani Mandap before the transfer to Kolhapur airport or station for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Places covered: Kolhapur, Mahalaxmi Temple, Jyotiba, Panhala
Inclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Kolhapur | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Kolhapur: Mahalaxmi and Jyotiba?
For this 2-night tour of Kolhapur, Mahalaxmi Temple, Jyotiba and Panhala:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Kolhapur: Mahalaxmi and Jyotiba cover?
It covers Kolhapur, Mahalaxmi Temple, Jyotiba and Panhala.
How long is the Kolhapur: Mahalaxmi and Jyotiba, and where does it start and end?
2 nights and 3 days (2 Nights / 3 Days). It starts in Kolhapur (Day 1: Arrive in Kolhapur – Mahalaxmi) and ends in Kolhapur (Day 3: Departure from Kolhapur).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Kolhapur: Mahalaxmi and Jyotiba?
No. The Kolhapur: Mahalaxmi and Jyotiba starts in Kolhapur and ends in Kolhapur, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Kolhapur: Mahalaxmi and Jyotiba?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Kolhapur. This applies to all 2 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Kolhapur: Mahalaxmi and Jyotiba?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Kolhapur each morning after an overnight stay, so 2 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 3). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Kolhapur: Mahalaxmi and Jyotiba itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 2-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Kolhapur, Mahalaxmi Temple and Jyotiba, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Maharashtra trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Maharashtra trip
Best time: October to March is the best time to visit Maharashtra; the monsoon (June to September) is best for the green Sahyadri hills.
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing as specified. Ferries to Elephanta and Sindhudurg, safaris and boats are paid locally; flights or trains (including the Konkan Railway) are quoted separately.
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