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Panhala Darshan

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Panhala Fort, Maharashtra

Panhala Fort, one of the recognised forts of Maharashtra is also known as Panhalgad, Panhalla or Panalla. The word literally means “the house of the serpents”. This fort is based in Panhala which is 20 km northwest in Maharashtra, India. The fort speaks of the ancient Indian heritage and also of the grand reign of Shivaji Maharaj here. The fort is strategically placed where it can help to keep a vigilance over the pass in Sahyadri mountain ranges. This pass happens to be one of the main trade routes from Bijapur to the coastal areas. Due to this strategic position of the fort, it has been witnessing many wars and struggles between the Mughals, the Marathas and also the East India Company over the decades. This is the famous fort where the illustrated Tarabai have spent her formative years. Large part of the interiors of the fort has been kept intact the way they were since the beginning of their times. The fort is a great tourist attraction and is one of the elemental places to visit if you are on a Maharashtra tour.

The Panhala fort was constructed between the ear of 1178 and 1209 CE. It is one of the 15 forts that include the forts of Vishalgad, Bavda, Satara and Bhudargad, all of which were constructed by Shilahara during the reign of Bhoja II. Copper plates reveal the fact that Panhala was under Bhoja II between the period of 1191 -1192 CE. The era 1209 -10 saw the defeat of Raja Bhoja by Singhana who was the most powerful monarch of Devagiri Yavadas. Soon the fort passed on to the Yavadas.

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  • Food
  • Accommodation
  • Tour Guide

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Distance & Route

  • Day 01 : 07.30am
    Kolhapur to Jyotiba Temple

    Driving Distance : 21 KM and 931 meters / 13.6 miles. On arrival at Kolhapur Check-into the hotel. Later proceed to Jyotiba Temple and Kedareshwar Temple....

    9am
    Proceed to Panhala fort

    Fort was Built in between the year 1178 to 1209 AD. Panhala fort is the biggest of all forts in Deccan plateau. It is the main tourist spot gathering major attraction in Panhala. It is believed that Shivaji Maharaj stayed in this fort more than a year. The architecture of the fort is magnificent as considered by the tourists....

    10am
    Pusati Buruj

    It offers you a good valley view from here with the farms, small villages spread across the valley....

  • Day 01 : 10.30am
    Sajja Kothi

    Sajja Kothi is among the places where Shivaji Maharaj used to hold his meetings during wars. This fort was constructed under the rule of Marathas and so it is considered as an important monument in Maharashtra. Sambhaji was at this fort when he was informed about the death of his father, Shivaji Maharaj....

    11am
    Tabak Udyan

    It is covered with a lot of trees and greenery.A small beautifully developed nature park on the top of Panhala is a real refreshing experience for your mind....

  • Day 01 : 12.30pm
    Masai Pathar

    The vast expanse of the colorful flower blooms in all directions made it seem like the abode of god. Pandav Leni caves located in the Masai Pathar....

    1.15pm
    Parashar caves

    The Parashar caves are sacred caves where Maharishi Parashara stayed. An 18th century Marathi poet Moropant, wrote most of his work inside these caves. The Parashar caves in Panhala are mentioned as tirths (holy water) in Karvir Puraan....

    2pm
    Teen Darwaja

    The Teen Darwaja gate which is the main entrance to the fort is located north of the Andhar Bavai on the West side of the fort....

    3.30pm
    Teen Darwaja

    The Teen Darwaja gate which is the main entrance to the fort is located north of the Andhar Bavai on the West side of the fort....

    5pm
    Sunset Point
  • Day 01 : 7.30pm
    Departure

    Return to Kolhapur....

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Tourist Places

Jyotiba Temple

There was a small temple in the place of today’s Jyotiba’s big temple. The original temple is built by the devotee named Naavji from village kival near Karad.sJyotiba temple is situated at a height of 3124 feet above sea level and is dedicated to Jyotiba. The temple is 18 km north-west of Kolhapur.On Chaitra Poornima of Hindu calendar, a big fair is held, when lacs of devotees come with tall (Sasan) sticks.

Bajiprabhu Statue

Statue of Baju Prabhu Deshpande at the center of Panhala Fort, Maharashtra, India. His story of defending the Pavan Khind (pass) for Shivaji Maharaj is stuff of legend. He held back thousands of enemy soldiers for hours with only a handful of his warriors in Pavan Khind, till Shivaji Maharaj could safely reach Vishalgad from Panhala. He died in the battle.

Sajja Kothi

Sajja Kothi is a major attraction at Panhala is the that was built by the Mohammedans in 1008 AD. There is a very interesting anecdote attached to this monument. It is said that when Siddi Johar, a formidable Bijapur General, attacked Panhala, Shivaji tricked the general by escaping from the window of Sajja Kothi. It is basically a three-storied building which has a various cell for the prisoners. Each cell has its own story and some of them do have a sad story behind it.

Parashar Caves

Parashar caves are one of the sightseeing places to be visited. There is a story behind it as it is said that a sage named Parashar who had lived in the caves here. You could get to go inside the caves and explore too. Various books regarding these caves have been mentioned by various authors and even poetries have been written on them.
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Wagh Darwaja

This was another entrance to the fort. It was designed to elude invaders such that they would get trapped into a small courtyard and could then be easily neutralized. It has an elaborate Ganesh motif at the entrance.Wagh Darwaja is one of the constructions on Panhala fort which is in very good condition. You can hardly find a stone which is hampered or fallen down from the structure, the structure is almost intact.The entry fee to Tabak Udyan is to be paid at the Wagh Darwaja.
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Teen Darwaja

The Teen Darwaja gate which is the main entrance to the fort is located north of the Andhar Bavai on the West side of the fort.It is a double gate with a court in between that has arcades. The outer gate has an ornate chamber on top with decorated eaves. The inner gate from the court is highly decorated with the lintel having finely carved motifs,including one of Ganesh.There are three Persian inscriptions—one on top and one each on either side.

Tabak Udyan

It is covered with a lot of trees and greenery.A small beautifully developed nature park on the top of Panhala is a real refreshing experience for your mind.Even after this year’s heavy rainfall this garden is so neatly maintained with wide variety of flora n fauna.There is a forest guest house available to tourist as well with proper prior permission from forest department. There is a a very nominal fee to a tourist.
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Pusati Buruj

This place is known as Pusti Buruj and it is at the end of Westside. Buruj is intact and in much better condition. It offers you a good valley view from here with the farms, small villages spread across the valley.The path towards Buruj goes through the forest area and good way for a walk. Cars are not allowed till Buruj.Excellent viewing point on the top of the hill.The whole expanse of Kolhapur can be seen from here. It's generally very windy.
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Veer Shiva Kashid Statue

Shiva Kashid of Nabhik community is remembered as a braveheart who volunteered to disguise as Shivaji Maharaj to help his escape. It is said that Shivaji Maharaj was stuck at Panhala as Siddi Jauhar's army had laid the siege. Shiva Kashid, who resembled Shivaji Maharaj, volunteered to act as the leader and help him break the siege and move towards Vishalgad fort. Shiva Kashid was killed by Jauhar when he came to know about the trick.
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Ambarkhana

The Amberkhana, situated in the center of the fort, were three granaries built in the Bijapuri style of architecture. They enabled Shivaji to withstand a 5-month siege by Siddhi Johar. It consists of three buildings called the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati Kothis. The Ganga kothi, which was the largest, had a capacity of 25,000 khandis.Rice, nachni and warai were the major provisions stored.Stairs on both sides lead the top of the buildings.

Masai Pathar

Masai Pathar is one among the many plateaus of Maharashtra.It was nothing less than Heaven on Earth! A paradise less explored, much beautiful and filled with color. We were at a place second only to Khas or rather equally beautiful. The vast expanse of the colorful flower blooms in all directions made it seem like the abode of god. Pandav Leni caves located in the Masai Pathar.
Paijarwadi

Pavangad Fort

Pawangad was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1673. For the completion of this responsibility very well, he gave award of 5000 Hones each to army officers Hiroji Frajad and Arjoji Yadav. In 1844 along with Panhala, British army also destroyed Pawangad. 2 entrances were destroyed completely by them. Pavangad Fort (Panhala Mahal), stands on the Panhala spur about half a mile east of the Panhala fort from which it is separated by a ravine.
Paijarwadi

Paijarwadi

Paijarwadi village is located in Panhala Tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India.Chile Maharaj was a famous saint in the region surrounding Kolhapur.He preached cultivation of pure thoughts, heartfelt devotion and Passionlessness to multitudes of his devotees.After his heavenly demise, his devotees decided to construct a tortoise shaped temple around his Samadhi.

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