KOLHAPUR DISTRICT TOURISM PLAN

KOLHAPUR DISTRICT TOURISM PLAN

KOLHAPUR DISTRICT TOURISM PLAN
2012
Total Estimated Expenditure Rs. 520 crore
District Collector, Kolhapur
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CONTENTS
PART - A
Introduction 1 - 4
Survey – Survey method 5
Classification of Tourist Destinations 6 - 7
Domestic and Foreign Visitors 8
Classification of Tourist Destinations as per their importance 9
Class ‘C’ Pilgrimage and religious places 10
Actual Observation Charts 11 - 21
SWOT Analysis 22 - 26
Classification – Discussion 27 – 30
Maps – As per classification 31 - 35
Brief Information of Tourist Destinations (All Talukas) 36 - 63
Intra city Tourism of kolhapur 64 - 67
Tourist Destinations in Kolhapur City 68 - 75
New Projects 76 - 87
Directions for Intra-city Tourism 88
Directions for transport/ Hotel professionals 88
Do’s and Don’t’s for historical places 89
Hunar Se Rojagar 90 - 112
Packages for Tourists 113 - 114
Funding Agencies 115 -119
Bed and Breakfast
ANNEXURE
Maharashtra Tourism Policy
G. R. of Maharashtra Government
G. R. of Maharashtra Government – Eco tourism
PART - B
Particulars of Development Work
New Projects
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Introduction
In today’s busy, fast stressful life the need to get away from it all has become
an essential part of life. As a result the number of people opting out for travelling to far
away tourist destinations is on the rise. People have a varied purpose during their trips
like visiting religious places, historical monuments, sightseeing on new locations,
entertainment, etc. Thus tourism has become an important industry, contributing to income
source for the local population and adding to the per capita income and GDP in general.
There are a lot of tourist attractions in and around the district of Kolhapur. One can
find excavated remains dating back to 2 nd
BC to ancient relics of the Buddha, Mahavir era.
There are old caves, temples from the era of shalivan, satavahan, Bhoj and Yadavas to
the Maratha Dynasty. We can find forts, temples, stone inscriptions, statues and other
relics and signs of the long lost heritage here. Similarly the district of Kolhapur is enriched
with a rich biodiversity making it one of the 35 Biodiversity Hotspots in the world. The
region falling in Western Ghats is interspersed with thick lush forests, river origins, dams,
wildlife sanctuaries and national forests. As a result one is able to see a variety of falls,
peaks, valleys, rivers and huge trees along with all types of biodiversity,
Kolhapur is nationally and internationally well known for its ancient temples,
religious importance and sacredness. It is also known as Dakhshin Kashi ( South Kashi)
and it is one of the three important holy paces ( haktipeeth). Tirupati Balaji is the richest
temple in south India with a huge tourist inflow. Most of the tourists visit Goddess
Mahalaxmi in Kolhapur after their visit to the Tirupati temple. Similarly the number of
tourists who visit temples at Jyotiba, Nursinhawadi, Vashi, Adampur and 23 more such
places is very high.
Tourists from Goa, Karnataka, Andhra visit Kolhapur in large numbers and also
tourists from other parts of Maharashtra. Transport is available through air, railways, state
transport and other buses. The cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Gondia, Nagpur, Hyderabad,
Tirupati, Bangalore are well connected by rail. People from other parts can make use of
these stations for their travel to Kolhapur.
Historical places have a special importance as heritage sites. These sites are an
evidence of social status, changes, social make up of those times. They are also means
of research for today. Hence it is essential to conserve them for their future studies and
these places can become a major part of the tourist attractions.
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Existence of Kolhapur can be seen from 200 BC. It has ancient and historical
importance. Chh. Tararani has established her capital in Kolhapur. After 1949 this Kolhapur
state is declared as district as per the Indian Constitution.
Location and Administrative Region
Location 16 o 42 ” North 74 o 15 ” on the North west plateau of Maharashtra. The
district is surrounded by the steep ridges of Sahyadri to the west, the Warana River to the
North, part of River Krishna to the east and Belgaum from Karnataka to the South.
The area of Kolhapur district is 7746 sq. km. and it is 2-5% of the the state area.
The 12 Talukas are divided into four sub divisions – Karveer. Panhala, Shahuwadi and
Kagal form Karveer subdivision, Ichalkaranji, Hatkanangale and Shirol form Ichalkaranji sub
division, and Radhanagari, Budhargad and Gaganbawada form the Radhanagri sub division.
The district harbours Kolhapur Muncipal corporation and 9 Municipalities.
Landforms / Geological structure and Minerals
The district can be divided into three areas naturally. To the west mountain ranges
with red soil, middle part with fertile soil and the black soil in the east. To the west are
the Ajara, Budhargad, radhanagri, Gagan bawada and Panahala talukas; in the centre are
the Karveer, Kagal and Gadhinglaj talukas and to the east are the talukas of Hatkanangale
and shirol.
The river banks of Bhogavati, Kumbhi, Kasari, Panchaganga, Tulshi,
Dhamani, Warna, Dudhaganga, Hirnyakeshi, Ghatprabha contain fertile soil. The
mountainous region in the west is made up of red laterite and hard black rock. The district
also has deposits of bauxite and basalt rock.
Rivers and Irrigation
The rivers Krishna, Warna, Panchaganga, Kumbhi, Kasari, Tulshi, Dhamani,
Bhogavati, Dudhaganga, Vedgagnaga, Ghatprabha, Hirnyakeshi and Tilari flow through the
district. Out of these Tilari is westward flowing river while all other rivers are eastward
flowing. The river Warna meets Krishna near Haripur, River Panchaganga meets Krishna at
Narsinhwadi while all other rivers meet the River Krishna outside the borders of the state.
There are irrigation projects on all the rivers. The district has 12 medium, 81 small,
142 percolation tanks and 257 Kolhapur Type Weirs. The total of 231 projects has a
command area of 3,64,443 hectares out of which 2,11,495 hectares have been irrigated
i.e., 58.03 % land has been irrigated.
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Rainfall, Climate and Forest Resources
The western part of the district is made up of Sahyadri mountain ranges and steep
cliffs with extremely heavy rainfall, dense forests rich with floral and faunal biodiversity.
The weather in this region is cold and these areas are well known hill stations and tourist
spots. The districts of Shahuwadi, Gaganbawada, Radhanagri, Chandgad, Budhargad are
regions of very heavy rainfall. Towards the east proportion of rainfall is very meager. The
Western cliffs have received total rainfall as high as 6875 mm in 2011 while the maximum
rainfall received is 5875 at Gaganbawada and minimum rainfall 480 mm in Shirol.
In the western region hirda, behda, ain, sag, kinjal, narkya, (all local names) plums,
cinnamon, mangoes, jackfruits are common.
On the lower slopes with heavy rainfall
chandan, shisav, kejal, khair, bamboo, babool are found while in region of lesser rainfall
we can find bhabli, bori etc. This area also has a lot of medicinal plants and herbs while
some medicinal plants also have been protected in specific devrais. A total of 18.23 % of
this district is under forest. Towards the noth of the district is the National Forest of
Chandoli while the Radhanagri Sanctuary is a in the Radhanagri district. Both these areas
are have now been declared as World Natural Heritage sites by UNECO.
Population
As per the census conducted in 2011 the population of the district is 38.74 lakhs
which has risen by 9.96 % in comparision to 2001 census. The male – female ratio is
1000:953 while the ratio in 0 to 6 yrs is 1000:845 which has increased by 4.22 in the last
decade.
Agriculture, Crops, Landuse, Productivity etc.
As per the census of 2002 - 03 out of the total land in the district 18 % is
occupied by forests, 10 % unfit for agriculture, 13 % not under cultivation while irrigated
land is 59 %. Out of this irrigated land pulses are grown on 30%, rice 18%, sugarcane
19% and 23% oil seeds. According to the 2001 census there are 6,00,000 landholders in
the district.
There are four markets at Kolhapur, Jaisingpur, Wadgaon, and Gadhinglaj with
facility of godowns. Kolhapur is well known for jaggery, Jaisingpur and Wadgaon for
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groundnuts and soyabean, while Gadhinglaj is well known for jowar and chillies. The
turnover at these markets in 2010-2011 was Rs. 152.44 crores.
Animal Husbandry
According to 2001 there are 12.75 lakhs of animals in the district. Out of thses
cows and bulls are 21%, buffaloes are 52%, sheep 13% and goats 14%. In 2010 -11
2502 lakh liters of milk was collected through various cooperatives. In other words milk
production is an important part of the economy.
Industry
Ichalkaranji is well known for textile industry, Hupari for making gold and silver
ornaments. Co-operatives and private sugar factories produce 125.20 m tons of sugar.
Apart from this industrial estats in Shiroli, Gokul-Shirgaon, Ichalkaranji, Jaisingpur and
Udhyamnagar in Kolhapur produce agricultural equipments, parts of various industrial
machinery, handlooms and powerlooms and mqchinery for cottage industries.
By the end of 2010-11 there has been foreign investment of Rs 1346 crores in 7
different projects and a total of 1345 industries are working with an investment of Rs. 5958
crorein the district.
Education
As of 2010 there are 2305 primary 835 secondary 185 higher secondary and 51
colleges in the district. Under Shivaji University there are number of medical, engineering,
textile engineering, diploma coleges, industrial training institutes and professional colleges in
the district.
Transport
According to 2010-11 figures there are roads of 9299 km in the district. Out of them
6351 km are tar roads, 1085.86 km are rough roads while 1861.95 km are mud roads.
According to 2010-11 figures there are 7.09 lakh vehicles in the district. Out of these 78%
are two wheelers.
The state transport runs public transport in the district and is joined to the states of
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Goa as well as all the major ciities in the state.
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The railways connect the district of Kolhapur to Gondia, Mumbai, Ahemdabad, Delhi,
Hyderabad, Tirupati and Banglore. Other cities are connected through these routes.
There is an airport in the city of Kolhapur but currently it is non functional due to
technical reasons.
Survey, Analysis and Research regarding Draft
Scientific methodology has been used to prepare the following draft. An attempt has
been made to collect information accurately.
Historical, religious and other books
Information regarding history, historical places, religious places, etc has been collected
along with its era and overall importance.
Gazette, District statistical and other reports
Information regarding climate, occupation, agriculture, trade, economic status, crops,
landforms, society, culture, arts, industry, animal husbandary has been collected and used
in the draft.
Government drafts, Information reports
Required information with respect to proosed projects and other relevant details have been
used for formulation of the report.
· Research Methodology
Information has been collected from various sources regarding the requirements for
tourism. This includes actual site visits to interact with local population, collect information
regarding housing, water, toilets, lodging and boarding places, transport, roads, cafeterias
and eating places, guides, maps etc. All this information has been utilized to prepare the
draft.
Swot anyalysis
All the tourist attractions in the district have been subjected to SWOT analysis and
the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats have been identified and used for
preparing this draft.
Discussion
All the above information, issues identified during SWOT analysis, actual
observations and interaction with local population have been used to prepare the following
charts.
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Classification of Tourist Destinations
Taluka Fort Sanctuaries/
Dams/ lakes
Historical
Pilgrimage/
Religious
Caves/ Leni
Other
jungles
Places
tourism
Shahuwadi Vishalgad Chandoli, Amba Gelawade Dam, Pawankhind Vishalgad Darga ,
Devrai, Manoli, Manoli Dam, Chandoli
Yelwanjugai, Udgiri,
Yelwanjugai, Dam, Kadavi Dam,
Dhopeshwar
Udgiri
Kasari dam
Panhala
Pawangad,
Panhala
Gaganbawada Gaganbawada Anuskura,
Padsali,
Padmasatti,
Borbet, Manbet
Radhanagari Shivgad Dajipur,
Idarganj
Bhudargad Bhudargad Patgaon
Rangana fort Vakighoil,
Devrai-pali
Pawangad Waghbil, Masud-male Pawankhind Jyotiba, Masai, Yamai,
marg, Shiva Paijarwadi, Sidhoba
Kashid (Sadale)
Samadhi,
Rede ghati
Veshraf Lake, Kumbhi Bawada Gagangiri, Sangashi
dam, Aandur lake, sangashi
Kode, Dhamani
Kalammawadi dam,
Durgamanwad Gaibi,
Tulsi
dam,
Gudaleshwar
Radhanagari dam,
Dhamani Dam
Patgaon Mouni Math, Balu Mama Temple
Mauni
Adamapur. Mouni Maharaj
University Math
Gadhinglaj Samangad Samangad - Nesari Kalbhairav, Hiralge Jain
mandir, Mahalaxmi Mandir
Ghat, Valley
Pohale leni Platue- Masai
Masai, Parashar
cave
Gagangiri, Anuskura Ghat,
Palsamba Morjai valley
Chakreshwar -
stone-age stone
structures
Nadi
Ghat,
Chikewadi, Shengaon
- -
Ajara
Dharanmola,
Chikotra dam Ambehol
- Jain Mandir, Chaloba - Chaukul waterfalls,
Pernoli Sada
dam, Chitri dam,
Kitwade
Ramteerth
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Chandgad Pargad
Kolik, Pargad, Jangamhatti dam, - Khalnath Shiv mandir
Chandgad/Gand
harvaga,Kalanid
higad
Mahipalgad
Jangamhatti Tilari dam, Ghatprabha
dam, Jambare dam
Mahipalgad, Vaidyanath
Kagal - Lasxmi Tekadi Jaysingrao lake - Nrusinha temple, Sangaon,
Birdev Mandir Pattankodoli
Hatkanangle - Allamprabhu Shiroli, Atigre
Allamprabhu, Kunthegiri, Allamprabhu,
Narande
Vadgaon, Kunthegiri, Dhuloba Alate,
Ramling Chinmay
Ganpati,
Bahubali, Kumbhoj, Herle
Jain mandir, Shiroli
Shirol - - Shirol, Wadi-sangam - Nrusinhawadi, Khidrapur,
Kawatheguland,
Mukteshwar Terwad
Karveer Kolhapur CIty - Kaneri, Wadange, Sontali, Prayag sangam, Parvati
Rajaram lake, Chitranagari temple
Wadange,
Kalamba
Kanerimath, Katyayni
temple Vitthal temple
Nandwal, Ujalai, Katyayni
Washi,
Sangrul,
sangawade
- Tilari dam / waterfall
- Five star (M.I.D.C.)
Hupari, Kapashi
Chappal
Ramling Kumbhoj, Mangaon,
Walivade Camp
Khidrapur Kurundwad chappal,
Sugar mill, Green
house
Beed,
Bahireshwar,
Prayag temple,
Aare,
Chambukhadi
Rajputwadi, Sadale-
Madale
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Domestic and Foreign Visitors in Maharashtra and Kolhapur
Sr.
No.
Months Total No. of Visitors No of Domestic
Visitors
No of Foreign Visitors
Maharashtra Kolhapur Maharashtra Kolhapur Maharashtra Kolhapur
1 July 09 38811520 74938 3782042 74938 99478 0
2 August 09 6576499 539092 6482921 539092 91578 0
3 September
09
4 October
09
5 November
09
6 December
09
7 January
10
8 February
10
6410321 541171 6310569 541171 99752 0
9615689 490634 9443214 4908884 172475 50
9523251 455063 9350339 455007 172912 56
10260569 449689 10057221 449571 203348 118
12388527 524964 12148973 524738 239554 266
11630198 496677 11417882 796482 212316 195
9 March 10 11206380 484011 11002582 783817 203798 194
10 April 10 10808651 528198 10615367 528010 193284 188
11 May 10 11364167 544987 11147802 544692 216365 295
12 June 10 11110911 512566 10888841 512352 222070 214
13 Total 114776687 5642290 112649754 5640753 2126933 1537
Reference – tourism survey for State of Maharashtra, Ministry of Tourism (Market Research division)
Government of India (June 09- June 10)
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Classification as per importance
- International
- National
- State level
- Local level
• Impoprtant destinations at international level
- Chandoli National Park – Project Tiger
- Radhanagari Sanctuary
- Five star M.I.D.C.
- Shivaji University
• Important destinations at national level
- Mahalaxmi temple
- Khidrapur temple
- Jotiba
Important destinations at state level
- Nrusinhwadi, Vishalgad dargah
- Panhala, Vishalgad, Gaganbawada, Rangana, Samangad, Paargad, Bhudargad
- Mouni math, Kaneri math, Allamprabhu, Bahubali
- Pawankhind, Nesari smarak
- Amba, Manoli, Yelwanjugai, Anuskura, Borbet, Kolik, Kunthugiri
- Radhanagari, Chandoli, Kalammawadi, Tilari dam project
- Padamsatti Masai platue
- Industrial area- Hupari, Ichalkaranji, Gokulshirgaon, Chitranagari
• Important destinations at local level
- Other places
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Class ‘C’ Pilgrimage and religious places
No. Taluka Number of Pilgrimage
and religious places
1 Panhala 28
2 Radhanagari 40
3 Shahuwadi 32
4 Chandgad 26
5 Shirol 54
6 Ajara 27
7 Bhudargad 40
8 Hatkanangle 69
9 Gadhinglaj 30
10 Gaganbawada 8
11 Karveer 80
12 Kagal 38
13 Total 478
Selective Places from above list can be introduced in tourism plan
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Taluka Shahuwadi
Fort Vishalgad Pucca,
Road Sources of
Transport
Shelter
Water/
Toilets
Shelter Restaurant Map/ Guide/
information
booklet
Safari
S.T, private Private No Private Yes No No No
Maintenance
Sanctuary/
Jungle
walkway
Chandoli Pucca, kaccha Private Government No Government No No -
Amba Pucca S.T, private Private No Private Yes No -
Devrai Pucca S.T, private - No No No No -
Manoli Pucca Private Private No Private No No Private -
Ylwanjugai Pucca Private - No No No No -
Udgiri Pucca, kaccha Private - No No No No -
Lake Gelawade Pucca Private No No No No No -
Manoli Pucca Private Private No No Private No -
Chandoli Pucca, kaccha Private Government No Government No No -
Historical
places
Pawankhind
Pucca, kaccha,
walkway
Private No No No No No -
Pilgrims
Vishalgad
dargah
Pucca,
walkway
S.T, private Private Private Private Private No No
Yalwanjugai Pucca Private - No No No No No
Udgiri Pucca, kaccha Private - No No No No No
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Taluka - Panhala
Roads Sources of Transport Shelter Water/
Toilets
Fort Panhala pucca S.T, private Government,
Sanctuary
/ Jungle
Pawangad pucca, kaccha No, Walking,
Private
Private
Shelter Restaurant Map/ Guide/
information
booklet
Safari
Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Maintenance
No No No No No No No – Archives
Pawangad pucca, kaccha Walking, Private No No No No No No No
Lake Waghbil pucca, kaccha S.T.,Government No No No No No No No
Historical
places
Masudmale pucca, kaccha S.T.,Government No No No No No No No
Pawankhind
marg
Shivakashid
samadhi
pucca, kaccha Private No No No No No No No
pucca
Government,
private
No No No No No No No
Redeghati pucca, kaccha Private No No No - - -
Pilgrims Jotiba pucca Government,
Caves/
leni
private
Masai pucca, kaccha Government,
private
Yamai pucca Government,
private
Sadale pucca Government,
private
Pohale pucca, kaccha Government,
private
Yes Yes Yes Yes No - -
No No No No No No -
Yes - No No No No No
Private No No No No No No
No No No No No No No
Masai pucca, kaccha Private, walking No No No No No No No
Parashar pucca, kaccha S.T., Private - - - - Yes - -
Others Masai platue pucca, kaccha Private No No No No No No -
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Taluka- Gaganbawada
Roads Sources of
Transport
Shelter
Fort Gaganbawada pucca S.T., Private Government,
Sanctuary/
Jungle
private
Water/
Toilets
Shelter Restaurant Map/
Guide/
information
booklet
Safari
Yes Yes Yes No - No
Anuskura pucca S.T., Private No No No No No No -
Padsali pucca Private No No No No No No -
Maintenance
Padmasatti
Pucca,
kaccha
Private No No No No No No -
Borbet Pucca Private No No No No No No -
Lakes Veshrruf Pucca, Kaccha Private No No No No No No -
Kode
Dhamani
Pucca,
kaccha
pucca,
kaccha
Private No No No No No No -
Private No No No No No No -
Kumbhi Pucca, kaccha Private No No No No No No -
Aandur pucca Private No No No No No No -
Historical
places
Bawada Pucca, kaccha S.T., Private Government,
private
Yes Yes Yes No No No
Sangashi pucca S.T., Private No No No No No No No
Pilgrims Gagangiri pucca,
kaccha
Caves/ Leni Gagangiri pucca,
kaccha
S.T., Private Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
S.T., Private Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Neglected
Palasamba pucca Private No No No No No No Neglected
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Taluka- Bhudargad
Roads Sources of
Transport
Shelter
Water/
Toilets
Shelter
Restaur
ant
Map/
Guide/
informati
on
booklet
Safari
Maintenance
Fort Bhudargad Pucca Private No No No No No No Neglected
Rangana pucca Private No No No No No No Neglected
Jungle Patgaon pucca Government,
Private
Private Yes Yes Yes No No No
Wakighol
Devrai, Pali
Pucca,
kaccha
Pucca,
kaccha
Private No No No No No No -
S.T., Private No No No No No No -
Lake Patgaon Pucca S.T., Private Government No No No No No -
Historic
al
places
Others
Mauni Math Pucca S.T., Private Private Yes Yes No No No Required
Mauni Pucca S.T., Private GOvernment, Yes Yes Yes No - Required
Vidyapeeth
Private
Nadi Ghat
pucca
Chikewadi
pucca,
kaccha
Private Private No No No No No -
Shengaon pucca S.T., Private - No No No No No -
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Taluka- Gadhinglaj
Roads Sources of
Transport
Shelter
Water/
Toilets
Shelter Restaurant Map/ Guide/
information
booklet
Fort Samangad Pucca Private Government Yes Yes No No No
Safari
Maintenance
Sanctuary
Samangad Pucca Private - No No No No No -
/ Jungle
Lakes -
Historical
Nesari Pucca Private - Yes Yes No No No -
places
Pilgrims Bhairi Pucca S.T., Private No Yes Yes Yes No No -
Hiralge
Jain
Temple
Pucca
S.T., Private
Caves/
Leni
Others
Ghat,
Valley
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Taluka- Ajara
Taluka Ajara Roads Sources of
Transport
Shelter
Water/
Toilets
Shelter Restaurant Map / Guide /
information
booklet
Fort - - - - - - - - -
Safari
Maintenance
Sanctuary/
Amboli Pucca S.T., Private Private No No Yes No No -
Jungle
Lakes Ramteerth Pucca S.T., Private No No Yes No No No -
HIstorical
- - - - - - - - - -
places
Pilgrims
others
Ghat,
Valley
Jain
Temple
Choukul/
Waterfalls
S.T., Private No No No No No No -
Pucca S.T., Private No No No No No No -
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Taluka- Chandgad
Roads Sources of
Transport
Shelter Water/ Toilets Shelter Restaura
nt
Map/ Guide/
information
booklet
Safari
Maintenanc
e
Fort Paargad Pucca Private No No No No No No Neglected
Gandharvagad Pucca Private No No No No No No Neglected
Kalanidhigad
Pucca,
kaccha
Private No No No No No No Neglected
Mahipalgad Pucca Private No No No No No No Neglected
Sanctury/
Pargad Pucca Private No No No No No No -
Jungle
Kolik Pucca Private No No No No No No -
Jangamhatti Pucca Private No No No No No No -
Lakes Jangamhatti Pucca Private Government No No No No No -
Tilari Pucca Private Government No No No No No -
Pilgrims Rawalnath Pucca Private No No No No No No
Ghat/
Tilari Ghat Pucca Private No Government Government No No No No
valley
Paargad Pucca Private No No No No No No -
Chandgad/
Pucca Private No No No No No No -
Gandharvagad
Kalanidhigad pucca Private No No No No No No -
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Taluka- Kagal
Roads Sources of
Transport
Shelter
Water/
Toilets
Shelter Restaurant Map/ Guide/
information
booklet
Fort - - - - - - - - - -
Safari
Maintenance
Sanctuary/
Laxmi tekadi Pucca S.T., Private No No Yes No No No -
Jungle
Lakes
Jaysingrao
lake
Pucca S.T., Private No No Yes Yes No No -
Historical
- - - - - - - - - -
places
Pilgrims Dargah Pucca S.T., Private No No Yes Yes No - No
Caves/ leni - - - - - - - - - -
Others
5 Star
M. I. D. C.
Pucca S.T., Private No No Yes Yes No No -
Hupari Pucca S.T., Private No No Yes Yes No No -
Kapashi
Pucca S.T., Private No No Yes Yes No No -
(Chappal)
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Taluka- Hatkanangle
Roads Sources of
Transport
Shelter
Water/
Toilets
Shelter Restaurant Map/ Guide/
information
booklet
Safari
Maintenance
Jungle Alamprabhu Pucca Private No No Yes No No No Needed
Narande Pucca S.T., Private No No Yes No No No Needed
Lakes Shiroli Pucca S.T., Private No No No No No No Needed
Atigre Pucca S.T., Private No No No No No No Needed
Historical
Alamprabhu Pucca खाजगी No No No No No No Needed
places
Vadgaon Pucca S.T., Private No No No No No No Needed
Pilgrims
Khochi,
Kunthugiri
Pucca S.T., Private Private Yes Yes No No No -
Bahuballi Pucca S.T., Private Private Yes Yes No No No -
Ramling Pucca S.T., Private No Yes No No No No -
Herle
Temple
Jain
Pucca S.T., Private No No No
Caves/
Ramling Pucca S.T., Private Private Yes Yes No No No -
Leni
Others Kumbhoj Pucca S.T., Private Private Yes Yes Yes No No -
Mangaon Pucca S.T., Private - No No Yes No No -
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Taluka-Shirol
Roads Sources of
Transport
Shelter
Water/
Toilets
Shelter Restaurant Map/ Guide/
information
booklet
Safari
Maintenance
Fort
Jungle
Lakes
Historical
Shirol,
Wadi-
pucca S.T., Private Privare Yes Yes Yes No - -
places
sangam
Pilgrims Wadi pucca S.T., Private Privare Privare Yes Yes No - -
Khidrapur pucca S.T., Private Privare No No Yes Yes - by Archives
Kawatheguland pucca S.T., Private No No No No No
Mukteshwar
pucca S.T., Private No No No No No
Terwad
Caves/
Leni
Others
Kurundwad
Chappal
pucca S.T., Private No Yes Yes No - -
Green house pucca S.T., Private
Ghat,
Valley
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Taluka- Radhanagari
Fort Shivgad pucca ,
Roads Sources of
Transport
kaccha
Shelter
Water/
Toilets
Shelter Restaurant
Map/ Guide/
information
booklet
Safari
Private No No No No No No No
Maintenance
Sanctuary/
Jungle
Dajipur pucca ,
kaccha
Private No No No No No No -
Lakes Idarganj pucca ,
Private No No No No No No -
kaccha
Kalammawadi pucca Private Governmen
No No No No No -
t
Tulsi pucca Private No No No No No No -
Radhanagari pucca Private Governmen
No No No No No -
t
Historical
places
Pilgrims Durgamanwd pucca Private Private No No Yes No - -
Gaibi pucca S.T.,Private No No No No No - -
Gudaleshwar pucca S.t.,Private No No No No No - -
Caves/
Leni
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SWOT Analysis (Pilgrimage/ Relegious places)
Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat
Udgiri ancient, scenic Remote, Limitations
for communication
Yelwanjugai ancient, scenic Remote, Limitations
for communication
Vishalgad Historic, scenic Remote, Limitations
dargah
for communication
Nature,
Forest tourism
Nature, Forest
tourism
Nature, Forest
tourism
Fog- Rain
Fog- Rain
Fog- Rain
Jotiba ancient, scenic Crowd Nature Crowd
tourism
Ambabai ancient,
Crowd - Crowd
Kolhapur sculpture
Aarewadi ancient,
Neglected, limitations -
sculpture
for communications
Allamprabhu, Famous, scenic Remote, Limitations
Ramling
for communication
Bahubali Famous Crowd
Nature
tourism
Kunthugiri Famous, scenic Neglected Nature
Tourism
Nrusinhawadi Famous Crowd Water tourism crowd
Khidrapur
Famous,
Neglected, Limitations
Water tourism
sculpture
for communication
Gaganbawada Historic, scenic Crowd Nature, Forest
tourism
Fog- Rain
Sangashi ancient , scenic Neglected, Limitation
for Communication
Nature, Forest
tourism
Fog- Rain
Durgamanwad Famous, scenic Remote, Limitations Nature, Forest
for communication tourism
Tarale Famous Crowd Agro Tourism
Fog- Rain
Gudal Famous crowd Agricultural
Tourism
Gaibi Famous, scenic Crowd Nature, Forest
tourism
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SWOT analysis (Historical places)
Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat
VIshalgad Connected Water / shelter Shelter- Rope way-
Fog- Rain
maintenance
Pawankhind Connected Nature-jungle Tourism,
Fog- Rain
Trek
Masai leni Neglected, road Nature-jungle Tourism,
Fog- Rain
Panhalagad Connected Planning,
Management
Trek
Nature-jungle
Trek
Tourism,
Pawangad Neglected, road Nature-jungle Tourism,
Trek
Pohale leni Connected Nature-jungle Tourism,
Trek
Palasamba Neglected Nature-jungle Tourism,
Fog- Rain
Trek
Gaganbawada
gad
Connected Nature-jungle Tourism,
Trek
Mahipalgad Connected Neglected Nature-jungle Tourism,
Trek
Bhudargad Connected Neglected Nature-jungle Tourism,
Trek
Samangad Connected Nature-jungle Tourism,
Trek
Nesari
Battle
Connected
field memorial
Kalanidhigad Connected Road walking Nature-jungle Tourism,
Fog- Rain
Trek
Paargad Connected Neglected Nature-jungle Tourism,
Fog- Rain
Trek
Gandharvagad Connected Neglected Nature-jungle Tourism,
Fog- Rain
Trek
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SWOT Analysis (Nature/ forest Tourism places)
Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat
Chandoli World heritage Shelter, conectivity Safari, Pollution, fire
Tiger
project
problems
shelter, trek
Udgiri Forest, ecological conectivity problems Trek Pollution, fire
sensitive zone
Amba Forest, ecological Crowd
Safari, Pollution, fire
sensitive zone
shelter, trek
Manoli Forest, ecological
conectivity problems
Safari,
Pollution, fire
sensitive zone
shelter, trek
Yelwqanjug Forest, ecological conectivity problems Safari, trek Pollution, fire
ai
sensitive zone
Gelawade Forest, ecological conectivity problems Safari, trek Pollution, fire
sensitive zone
Pawangad Forest, ecological conectivity problems Safari, trek Pollution, fire
sensitive zone
Giroli Forest area Neglected Safari, trek Pollution, fire
Narande Forest area Neglected Trek Pollution, fire
Palasamba Forest, ecological conectivity problems Trek Pollution, fire
sensitive zone
Borbet World heritage conectivity problems Shelter, Trek Pollution, fire
Radhanagar
World heritage Shelter, conectivity
Safari,
Pollution, fire
i sanctuary
problems
shelter, trek
Wakighol Forest area conectivity problems Trek Pollution, fire
Bhudargad Forest area conectivity problems Trek Pollution, fire
Pali Forest area conectivity problems Trek Pollution, fire
Rangana Forest, ecological Shelter, conectivity Safari, trek Pollution, fire
sensitive zone problems
Tilari Forest area Shelter, conectivity Safari, Pollution, fire
problems
shelter, trek
Kolik Forest area conectivity problems Safari, trek Pollution, fire
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SWOT Analysis (Water Tourism places)
Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat
Chandoli dam Boating, Dam Safety, Safety
Boating
Water
Acccident
equipments,
problems
Conectivity
sports
Kadavi dam Boating, scenic Safety equipments,
Boating,
Water
Acccident
Conectivity problems
sports
Manoli dam Boating, scenic Safety equipments Boating, Water
Acccident
sports
Gelawade dam Boating, scenic Safety equipments,
Boating,
Water
Acccident
Conectivity problems
sports
Kode dam Boating, scenic Safety equipments Boating, Water
Acccident
sports
Veshruf dam Boating, scenic Safety equipments Boating, Water
Acccident
sports
Kumbhi dam Boating, scenic Dam Safty, Safety
Boating,
Water
Acccident
equipments,
Conectivity
sports
problems
Dhamod dam Boating, scenic Dam Safty, Safety
Boating,
Water
Acccident
equipments,
problems
Conectivity
sports,
Waghbil lake Boating, scenic Safety equipments Boating, Water
Acccident
Masud-male
lake
sports
Boating, scenic Safety equipments Boating, Water
sports
Acccident
Wadange lake
Boating, scenic Pollution control, Safety
Boating
Water
Acccident
equipments,
plants and weeds
Aquatic
sports
Shiroli lake
Boating, scenic Pollution control, Safety
Boating
Water
Acccident
equipments,
plants and weeds
Aquatic
sports
Jaysingrao lake Boating, scenic Safety equipments Boating Water
Acccident
sports
Tulashi dam Boating, scenic Safety equipments,
Boating
Water
Acccident
Conectivity problems
sports
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Radhanagari
Boating, scenic Safety
equipments,
Boating
Water
Acccident
dam
Conectivity problems
sports
Kalammawadi
Boating, scenic Safety
equipments,
Boating
Water
Acccident
dam
Conectivity problems
sports
Patgaon dam Boating, scenic Safety equipments,
Boating
Water
Acccident
Conectivity problems
sports
Jangamhatti
dam
Boating, scenic Safety equipments Boating Water
sports
Acccident
Tilari dam Boating, scenic Safety equipments,
Boating
Water
Acccident
Conectivity problems
sports
Kaneri lake Boating, scenic Safety equipments Boating Water
Acccident
sports
Prayag
to
Boating, scenic Safety during flood,
Boating
Water
Flood,
Bawada river
safety
equipments,
sports
Acccident
Unsafe
Nrusinhawadi to
Boating, scenic Safety during flood,
Boating
Water
Flood,
Khidrapur river
safety
equipments,
sports
Acccident
Unsafe
Rautwadi
scenic Safety during flood,
Water sports
Acccident
waterfalls
Unsafe
Barki waterfalls scenic Safety during flood,
Unsafe
Water sports
Acccident
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Classification
The tourist destinations in the district have been classified as follows:-
1. Religious Tourism.
2. Historical / Archeological Tourism.
3. Forest Tourism.
4. Water Tourism.
5. Agricultural Tourism.
6. Industrial Tourism.
7. Educational Tourism.
8. Nature and Eco -Tourism.
9. Museums.
1. Religious Tourism
The district of Kolhapur is well known for its temples. Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur
and Jyotiba are important places of pilgrimage. Apart from them there arevarious
other templs like Jainmandir, caves from Budha era, etc. The temple of Mahalaxmi
was built in 7 th
century while other temples at Khidrapur, sangshi, Beed-Aare, Vithal
Mandir belong to parallel era. There are 2675 temples under the jurisdiction of the
Devasthsn Samiti
today, which have been constructed in different time periods.
The main temples are as follows:-
Karveer –
Ambabai, Vithalmandir, Temblai, Ujalai, Muctambica, Kalamma,
Anukamini,Datta Bhikshalinga, Ubha Maruti, Rankbhairav, Kholkandoba, Vetal,
Mahakali, Radhakrishnamandir (Mangalwar Peth), Bhavani, Kapileshwar, Prayag
Chikhali, Batukeshwar, Chambukhadi, Vadwadi, Sadale-Madale, Beed-Aare, Kaneri.
Apart from these temples Babujmal, Bramhapuri mosque, Jain temples at
Shukrawar Peth, Mahadwar Road, Gujari and church in Tarabai Park.
Panhala-
Temples at Jyotiba, Yamai, Ambabai temple, mosques at Masud Male and
Panhala and Budha caves at Masai and Pohale.
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Shahuwadi – Temples at Ugwai Jugai and dargas at Vishalgad and Malkapur
Gaganbawada – Sangshi and Gagangiri.
Radhanagri – Durgamanvgad, Tarale, Gudaleshwar and Gabbi.
Bhudargad –Injubai, Biroba, Maunisamadhi
Gadhinglaj – Bhairi, Mahalaxmi mandir, Hirlage Jain Mandir.
Chandgad – Mahalxmi mandir, Ravalnath.
Ajara – Ramthirtha, Chaloba Mnadir, Jain Mandir.
Kagal – Darga, Ambabai Mandir
Hatganagale – Aalate, Khochi, Kunthegiri, Bahubali, Ramlinga, Aalamprabhu, Herle
Jain Mandir.
Shirol – Khidrapur, Nrusinhawadi, Kavathegulak
2. Historical and Ancient Monuments Tourism
Many places in the district fall under this category. Out of these Vishalgad
fort,
Bhudargad fort, Rangana fort, Masai Caves, Mahadev temple at Aare, birth
place of Chh. Shahu Maharaj–Laxmi Vilas Palace, Ramchandrapant Amatya
Samadhi and Bajiprabhu- Phulajiprabhu memorials in Panahala are under Ancient
Monuments department of state of Maharashtra.
In Karveer Juna Rajwada(Old Palace), Nava Rajwada(New Palace), Shalini
Palace, Town Hall, Bindu chowk tatbandhi, Dhunyachya chavya at Rankala,
Panyacha Khajina at Kalamba, Sathmari, Jaiyprabha Studio, Keshavrao Bhosale
Natyagruha, Khasbag Kusti Maidan, Panchaganga ghat, Radhakrishna temple,
Walivade camp and Bramhapur.
Panahala, Pavangad, Masai caves, Panhala-Pavankhinda marg(road),
Vishalgad, Bhattali War Memorial, Bawada fort from Gaganbawada, Sangshi,
Palsamba temple, dam and Hathimahal builing at Radhanagari, Maunimath at
Bhudargad, Pargad at Chandgad, Gandharvagad, Kalanidhigad, Memorial at Nesri,
Samangad at Gadhinglaj, Shivgad at Radhanagri, etc.
3. Forest Tourism
Chandoli Project tiger in the district of Shahuwadi, Bison Sanctuary at
Radhanagri, (both internatonal tourist attractions) and forest areas of Amba, Udgiri,
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Manoli, Anuskura, Palsamba, Bawada Borbet, Padmasatti, Wacighol, Barki, Tilari,
Rangana, Patgaon, Bhudargad, Samangad, Kolic, etc.
4. Water Tourism
There are a number of small irrigation projects, river belts which can be
used for tourism.
There are boating facilities at Rankala, Jaisingrao lake at Kagal.
Prayag Chikhali to Panchaganga, Ghat to Kasba Bawada, Khidrapur to
Nrusinhawadi are to belts in the river which can be developed for river tourism.
Apart from this places like Chandoli, Kadvi, Lakhmapur, Kode, Veshraf,
Wadange, Shiroli, Masudmale, Waghbil, Jangamhatti, Tilari, Patgaon, Radhanagari,
Kalammwadi could be developed for water tourism.
Also waterfalls, at Barki, Rautwadi, Radhanagri, roads in these ghats can be
considered for tourism.
5. Agricultural Tourism
The district of Kolhapur is already well known for a variety of produce like
sugarcane, rice, milk, groundnuts, soyabean, chillies, vegetables, potatoes, jwari,
etc. Pulses are also grown here.
Agro processing industries producing jaggery, alcohol, cashewnut industry,
puffed rice, khoa from milk, basundi, pedhe, barfi are all well developed industrial
areas.
6. Industrial Tourism
The district is well known for textile, spare parts, industrial equipments, milk
products, bakery products and silver ornamental production.
The five star MIDC AT Kagal, industrial belts at Karveer, Hatkanagale are
conducive for industrial tourism. So also Shiroli MIDC, Gokul Shirgaon, textile
industry at Ichalkaranji, Silver ornament industry at Hupari.
If a special information centre regarding this is set up near KIT college it
would be of great help.
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7. Educational Tourism
Shivaji University is functional in the district for the past 50 years and
provides education in 3 different departments along with distance education. The
library, labs and various other equipment can become a tourist attraction.
Mauni Vidhyapeeth at Gargoti institues like KIT, DKTE, D Y Patil institute
can all be a part of education tourism. The educational complex at Warna nagar,
various hostels established by Chh Shahu Maharaj, ITI, Dalvi’s art, Kalamandir,
Kalniketan all are favourable for educational tourism.
8. Nature and Ecotourism
All the above mentioned places can be apart of this. All the mountain tops,
plateaus, valleys can be a major attraction. So also Amba, Gaganbawada, Sadale-
Madale, Chambukadi, gardens, hills, etc.
9. Museums
There are anumber of museums in the district and a few new can be
created. The list is as follows:-
Town Hall – Ancient relics from Kolhapur and art.
New Palace – Weapons, objects, etc from house of Chh. Shahu
Suryakant Mandre Kaladalan – Paintings of Suryakant Mandre.
V. S Khandekar – Literature, awards of V. S Khandekar
G Kamble Dalan - Paintings by G Kamble.
Birth Place Chh. Shahu - Life story of Chh. Shahu Maharaj.
There are a lot of statues, articles, stone inscriptions, documents from
Archives available in Kolhapur. There is a proposal to set up such a museum at
Shahu Research Centre in Shivaji University. Also the Shahu Mill can become a
centre to conserve the social and cultural fabric of Kolhapur.
We could also set up various types of museums to show case agriculture,
industry, arts, literature, processes, technology, biodiversity, heritage and progress.
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Religious Places
1. Udgiri
2. Yelvanjugai
3. Vishalgad Durgah
4. Jotiba
5. Ambabai
Kolhapur
6. Aarewadi
7. Alamprabhu
8. Bahuballi
9. Kunthegiri
10. Nrusinhwadi
11. Khidrapur
12. Gaganbavada
13. Sangashi
14. Durgamanvad
15. Tarale
16. Gudal
17. Gaibi
18. Injubai
19. Bhairi
20. Ambabai
21. Mahalakshmi
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Historical Places and Forts
1. Vishalgad
2. Pavankhind
3. Masai caves
4. Panhala fort
5. Pavangad
6. Pohale caves
7. Kolhapur
8. Palasamba
9. Gaganbavada fort
10. Gaganbavada caves
11. Bhudargad
12. Samangad
13. Nesari
14. Kalanidhigad
15. Pargad
16. Gandharvgad
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Forest Area
1. Chandoli Project
Tiger
2. Udgiri
3. Amba
4. Manoli
5. Yelavanjugai
6. Gelvade
7. Pavangad
8. Giroli
9. Narande
10. Palsamba
11. Borbet
12. Radhanagari
Sanctury
13. Vakighol
14. Bhudargad
15. Pali
16. Rangana
17. Tilari
18. Kolik
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Places for Water Tourism
1. Chandoli Dam
2. Kadavi Dam
3. Manoli Dam
4. Gelavade Dam
5. Kode Dam
6. Veshraf Dam
7. Kumbhi Dam
8. Dhamod Dam
9. Waghbil Lake
10. Masudmale Lake
11. Vadanage Lake
12. Shiroli Lake
13. Jaysingrao Lake
14. Tulashi Dam
15. Radhanagari Dam
16. Pargaon Dam
17. Jangamhatti Dam
18. Tilari Dam
19. Kaneri Lake
20. Prayag to Bavada river
21. Nrusinhwadi to
Khidrapur river
22. Rautwadi Waterfall
23. Barki Waterfall
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Brief information of Tourist Destinations:-
Shahuwadi
Vishalgad
This is to the south west of Kolhapur at a distance of 5 km from the
village of Gajapur. This fort was built by King Bhoj and later on was under the rule
of Shilahar, Yadav, Bahamani, Chh. Shivaji, Chh. Tararani, Mughal dynasties.
There are a number of built up structures on the fort like fortifications, turrets
(buruj), dwelling place of Pratinidhi, Darga of Hazarat Malik, Ardhachandra well,
Amruteshwar temple, Takamak Kada and almost broken Munda door. Temples of
Narsoba, Waghajai, Rameshwar and Ram and memorials of Bajiprabhu and Phulaji.
One can see the magnificent Sahyadri ranges from the fort. The road to the fort is
made up of iron ramps and steps. Though there are accommodations available on
the fort they are not sufficient.
Chandoli Tiger Project
To the South West approximately at a distance of 70 km wildlife sanctuary
of the forest department which has now been declared as a Project Tiger area due
to presence of tigers. This announcement was made in 2004, encompasses 317.67
sq. km rich in biodiversity.
Forest Tourism (Amba, Manoli, Yelwan Jugai, Barki)
Amba, Manoli, Barki, Yelwan Jugai, Udagiri are good treks. Temporary
shelters, observation towers, trek information centers, books, guides, safari could be
set up in such places. Accommodation should also be provided nearby.
Water Tourism
There are minor and major irrigation projects at Chandoli, Kadvi, Kasari,
Manoli, Barki, and Gelawade all of which can be used for water tourism. At Barki
there is also a waterfall and a village developed on the concept of self dependence
of M Gandhi.
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Pavakhind
A famous location where Chh. Shivaji Maharaj fought a battle with the forces
of Sidhi Johar who had laid siege to Panahala fort. Chh. Shivaji’s loyal servant
Shiva Kashid engaged Sidhi Johar and Bajiprabhu and Phulaji engaged with the
forces of Sidhi Johar so that Chh. Shivaji could safely reach Vishalgad. The site at
which this valiant battle was fought where both Baji Prabhu and Phulaji became
martyrs is of extreme historical importance.
Udgiri
Falls between Chandoli Tiger Project forest area and has an ancient temple, is
extremely useful for nature and ecotourism.
Dhopeshwar
On the left on Malkapur-Amba road at a distance of 3 km in the forest area
is the ancient temple of Dhopeshwar. This area is also useful for nature and
ecotourism.
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Panhala
Panhala fort
Panahala has been developed as hill station as well as a historical fort. It is
at a distance of 19 km from Kolhapur and at height of 845 m from msl.
The fort has rich historical significance. It has residential caves of Rishi
Parashar and has been ruled by the Shilahar Raja Bhoj, Yadav Raja Singhan,
Bahamani Dynasty, Adilshaha, Chh. Shivaji and Chh. Tararani. Today we can see
Balekilla (core fort area) danya Kotare ( grain godowns), Dharmakoti, Naykinicha
sajjaa, Sajjakoti, Talimkhana, Rede Mahal, Sambhaji Mahal, Sadhoba darga, Ambabai
temple, Teen darwaja, darukahna, Char Darwaja and many turrets.
There are government and private hotels as well eating joints at Panahala.
It is essential to develop new gardens here as well as renew the existing
gardens. Also repair and restoration work has to be taken up for all the historical
buildings on the fort. It is essential to set up underground light cables in these
monuments and the entire history of Panahala cab be showcased through a light
and sound show.
All the historical sites should contain boards showing directions and
information regarding that particular sight along with sale of information booklets.
Low cost accommodations, eating joints and toilets should be developed at
appropriate locations.
The GOM has already sanctioned Rs. 320.33 lakhs in 2007 for developing
Tourist Information Centre, Protective railings, benches for sitting, footpaths /
walkways, direction and location boards and washrooms.
Jyotiba
This is a hill to the South west of Kolhapur at a distance of 14 km. there
are temples of Kedarling, Ramling and Kedareshwar. To the south of these temples
are the temple of Yamai and a water kund (small pool used for holy purposes).
These temples are built in the Hemadpanthi style and have a lot of visitors from all
over Maharashtra and especially during the month of Chaitra (as per Hindu
calendar).
After visiting Jyotiba most of the people also visit Panhala and
definitely visit the Mahalaxmi temple at Kolhapur.
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Development of Jyotiba
o Parking
One has to consider the size of Jyotiba and the average number of tourists who
visit Jyotiba. Considering the possibility of accidents, disasters and security
following possible alternatives are mentioned:-
Parking 1 - on the road - Waghbil to Jyotiba.
Parking 2 –at Kerli on Kolhapur Jyotiba road.
Parking 3 – at Giroli.
It is expected that on these three roads the parking lot should be big
enough to accommodate 40 buses, 200 cars and 500 two wheelers.
o
Transport facilities
The devesthan samiti should make arrangements to ply buses, cars, A.C.
buses, minibuses to the actual temple. Only police cars, fire brigade and
ambulances will be allowed direct access to the Jyotiba temple.
o
Washrooms
Washrooms should be constructed at two places on Jyotiba and at all three
parking places which could be run pay and use basis.
o
Residence and Bhakta Niwas
It is difficult to provide, electricity, water, sanitation facilities on the mountain
hence such facilities should be provided at Kerli, Giroli and Waghbil where
parking lots are created.
o
Road to Temple
The road to the temple is cluttered with shops on both the sides and there
is encroachment. It is essential to realign / restructure these shops.
o
Lake – Cleanliness
There are four lakes Chavan lake, Yamai lake, Murlidhar lake and Kapurbav
lake. It is essential to clean these lakes and its surroundings, remove water and
recharge the lakes, make arrangements for utilisation of water of these lakes and
cordon of the area to maintain the lakes.
o
Tree Plantation
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The entire mountain should be covered by tree cover, which can act as
shade on the way to the temple. Additional sitting arrangement can be made
under the trees for the pilgrims.
o
Towers
Towers should be erected at a distance of 100 m on the road. These towers
can work as watch towers during special festivals as well as be used for seeing
the scenery around.
o
Disaster Management Cell / Hospitals / Ambulance / Police stations
It is necessary to set up well equipped disaster management cells which
could be functional during special festival occasions along with Police stations,
wireless systems, CC TV cameras, etc.
o
Sewage Treatment Plants
It is essential to set up STP’s considering the population of the place and
the flow of visitors.
o
Process plant for coconut wastage and pooja offerings
The wastage created from coconuts and pooja offerings should be processed
and recycled.
o
Food Plaza
Hoteliers and hawkers who sell food items should be properly managed and
proper arrangements should be made for sale of their products. Also the garbage
created from these places has to be processed and converted into usable gas
and manure.
o
Ban on Plastics
All plastic products should be banned in these areas and efforts should be
made to provide paper and cloth bags. This will also lead to increase in
employment.
o
Underground Electrification
During the period of Yatra there is a tradition of carrying Sasan Katya (long
bamboo sticks) which could touch overhead electric wire leading to accidents. To
avoid this all electric wires should be laid underground.
o
Darshan Mandap (Pandal)
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During the Yatra in order to manage the crowd of pilgrims it is essential to
build a pandal to the west of the temple. Barricading of the pandal is essential.
o
Railings
Considering the possibility of accidents certain areas of the mountain should
be provided wherever necessary.
Pandavdara (Masai Pathar)
The plateau of Pandavdara is to the west of Panahala and at a
distance of 9 km from it. Chh. Shivaji Maharaj crossed the Masai plateau when he
travelled from Panahala to Vishalgad. This plateau looks more beautiful than the
Tableland of Mahabaleshwar in the rainy season. This entire area is surrounded by
hills and valleys through which flow the rivulets and rivers of Kasari and Warna.
Masaileni (Masai Caves)
There are caves on the plateau of Masai having a depth of about 8
m. the cluster of caves has one water tank, two large caves, 8 wells, a
Chaityagruha and Pathashala. There is also a stupa in the inner room and
Chaityagruha.
If we study the various ways/roads that travel to the ghats from the
Konkan from the Budha era the importance of these caves becomes more
prominent and increase in value as a place of tourist attraction.
Pohale
These are caves from the Budha era with a Chaityagruha, Patshala and
some other structures. One can hear the cries of peacocks from the valleys around.
There is also a small waterfall in the rainy season.
Pavangad
On the Panhala – Kolhapur road at a distance of 17 km from Kolhapur is
the well known fort of Pavangad. It is the only fort in the district built by Chh.
Shivaji Maharaj. There are remains of wall fortifications, turrets (buruj), temples
wells, ghee wells, old buildings and a Darga (mosque) on the fort. The
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surroundings are rich in biodiversity. There are signs of habitation by leopards and
a nest of a rare eagle which has been in the same spot for the last ten years.
Panhala – Memorial of Shiva Kashid
During the siege of Sidhi Johar Shiva Kashid had impersonated Chh. Shivaji
and became a martyr. His statue is at the entrance to Panahala fort while his
memorial stone is at a distance of 500 m from it.
Forest Tourism
The entire area around Pavangad, Masai Plateau is excellent for forest
tourism and trekking. The area is a well known habitat of leopards, eagles and
other birds and animals. Also it is rich in faunal biodiversity.
Water Tourism
Waghbil and Masudmale in the taluka have medium irrigation projects which
could be a centre for water tourism.
Sadale – Madale
These are mountain ranges of Jyotiba originate from Panahala eastwards.
These ranges separate the river basins of Warna and Panchaganga and are good
natural spots. There is a temple of Mahadev on Sadale and the resort Kent Club
a well known tourist attraction. This place is also a well known habitat of peacocks
and thus be developed as a tourist destination.
Paijarwadi
This is the memorial place of Chile Maharaj and has an inflow of pilgrims.
Masudmale
There is an old darga and a pond which is good for nature tourism.
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Old Pargaon Maruti Temple.
Samartha Ramdas established 11 temples of Maruti for worship of strength
(God Maruti symbolises strength). The temple at Manpadale is first of these
temples.
Warana Group of Industries, Warana-nagar –
Warana-nagar is known as first wired village in Asia. Warana Group of
Industries runs on cooperative basis. Small cooperatives are networked and linked
with Warana Group. All these cooperatives are also connected with each other
through internet.
This industrial house produces sugar, milk and milk products,
agro based other produce, etc. Women are largelyely involved in all the processing.
Education and Medical facilities are also provided by them as part of social
responsibility.
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Gaganbawada
This is 55 km from Kolhapur. This area is a high rainfall region with dense
forests and mountain ranges of Sahyadri. The ghats of Karl and Bhuibawada go
through Gaganbawada to the Konkan region.
Gaganbawada Fort
This fort is between the two roads coming from Konkan and has only one
intact turret and stone wall. There is also an old darga from where one can see
Konkan.
At the bottom of the fort are old caves with water tanks. There are
references to prove that this era dates back to Budha era. At present this area is
well known as residence of Gagangiri Maharaj. People visit this fort for religious
purposes.
Forest Tourism
The areas of Padsali, Padmasatti, Borbet, Morjai, and Palsamba are rich in
biodiversity. Some of these areas are a part of the Radhanagri Sanctuary and
excellent tourist destinations. Bhuibawada, Karul Ghat, Manbet are good natural
tourist attractions.
Water Tourism
The dams at Veshraf, kode, Kumbhi, Dhamani and Anudar are extremely
good spots for water and forest tourism.
Palsamba
At Palsamba there are huge carved stone temples approximately 30 to 35 ft
high and having a circumference of 50 ft. these belong to the Budha era and are
worth seeing along with the beauty, forests and waterfalls.
Sangshi
There is an ancient temple at Gaganbawada.
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Radhanagari
This taluka is at a distance of 50 km from Kolhapur. It is on the banks of
the river Bhogawati and at the base of the dam at Radhanagari. It is surrounded
by mountain ranges on all sides. The taluka is well known due to the presence of
Radhanagari Sanctuary and dams at Radhanagari, Kalammawadi and Tulshi.
Forest Tourism
Radhanagri Sanctuary has been named as a part of World Heritage by
UNESCO. It has been notified in 1958 encompasses an area of 351 sq. m. it is
declared a protected area for the Indian Gaur, Tiger and the Flying Giant Squirrel.
There is a road of 22 km from Dajipur into the sanctuary for forest tourism as well
as animal sighting spots at Waghache Pani, Sambarkhond and Bison tower. The
paths from Gaganbawada to Dajipur, Waghache Pani to Hadkyachi sari and Dingas
to Sambarkhond, Ugwai are good treks used by people. Today there is only
accommodation provided by the Forest department and there is a need to develop
this as a tourist spot.
Treks
Patgaon (stay) via Kadgaon to Rajapur (Dudhganga Dam Road)
Rajapur (stay) to Surangi gate (hours)
Surangi gate to Dajipur
Dajipur (residence), Dajipur to Manbet via Walvan, stay at Manbet.
Manbet to Borbet / takyacha Wada – Hadkyachi Sari – Waghache Pani –
Panyacha Dank – Padamsatti to Borbet (hours)
Water Tourism
Apart from the dams at Radhanagari, Tulshi and Kalamawadi water tourism
is also possible at Hasane, Malwadi. At present there is an inflow of tourists at
three other places including Rautwadi. However no facilities of any type are
available there.
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Shivagad
One can reach this fort of Shivgad from Malwadi in Dajipur. This fort falls in the
sanctuary area and is surrounded by nature and wildlife. There are very little
remainants of the old fort but this is an ancient road leading to Konkan.
Gaibi
Located on Kolhapur Radhanagari road there exists a mosque and peer over
here.
Durgamanavgad
At a distance of 12 km from Radhanagari towards west this place is
between dense forests and mountains. There is a temple of goddess Vitalai and
tourists regularly visit it for pilgrimage. One can also see the water bodies of
Tulshi and Radhanagari from here.
Hindalco Bauxite Project
This project is located 14 Km away from Radhanagari. It has received ISO
46000 which can be a potential industrial tourism destination.
Gudaleshwar / Tarale
Both Gudaleshwar and Tarale are located on the Radhanagari
Durgamanavad road and there are temples over there of Gudaleshwar and
Vittalai.
Jyotirlinga Temple
This temple at Savarde Patankar, Tal Radhanagari is situated at a height of
500 m and 400 years old. It is an excellent example of art, is built in
Hemadpanthi style and has pasture land of 13 acres to its ownership.
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Waki – Shri Wakeshwar Devasthan
This temple is 24 km from Radhanagari near the origin of the river
Dudhaganga. It is a symbol of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. It also has a
Shivalinga.
Chakreshwarwadi
This place is known since Stone Age era. It is at a height and an excellent
place for sky watching as the horizon is visible from here.
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Bhudargad
Bhudargad Fort
This fort is situated at 58 km towards north of Kolhapur. In 1667 Chh. Shivaji
Maharaj repaired this fort. There are temples of Kedarling, Jakubai and Bhairav on the
fort. There are also two water tanks on the fort.
Palichi Devrai (Sacred Grove)
This devarai is on the road to Bhudargad and rich in floral biodiversity.
Mauli temple
This temple is 500 ft above the Khanapur and is an excellent specimen of ancient
architecture. There is a Yatra (festival) here every year.
Gargoti
It is the headquarter of the Bhudargad taluka and had occupied an important place
during the freedom struggle. It is the centre of the rural university – Mauni Vidyapeeth.
Hutatma Smarak (memorial), Vedganga River, river bank, Injubai temple are the main
attractions in the town.
Patgaon – Maunimat
Situated on the banks of river Vedganga it is 34 km from Kolhapur. This is the
memorial place of Mauni Maharaj. Chh. Shivaji Maharaj had visited Mauni Maharaj after
his coronation on the way to campaign in south and hence this place also has historical
significance. Mahadwar (big door), sabha mandap (meeting hall), carved wooden pillars,
the Bhadrakali temple are important attraction here.
Also at a distance of 2 km from the town is the Patgaon dam which is a well known tourist
destination. The road to Rangana fort also passes through this.
Shengaon
This is a small village on Gargoti – Patgaon route and well known for its traditional
occupation of mud tiles, bricks, pots and other mud vessels.
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Rangana
This fort is at a distance of 70 km towards north of Kolhapur. There is well built road
upto Chikewadi after which the remaining 5 km has to be covered on foot. One can find
stone walls, turrets, doors, remains of old buildings, water tanks and temples on the fort.
There is also a stone inscription found here. This fort is surrounded by dense forests and
is between the Amboli, Manohargad, Mahadevgad and Konkan.
Forest Tourism
There are forests at Patgaon, Rangana and Wakighol. The area around Rangana
and Bhudargad fort is good for trekking and forest tourism.
Adampur
There is a temple of the local deity Balumama and a place of pilgrimage for his
devotees.
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Gadhinglaj
This place is at a distance of 72 km from Kolhapur on the banks of
Hirnyakeshi River. The Kapshikar family had built a fort here in 1700 AD but one
does not find any remains of the fort today. There are temples of Kalleshwar and
Kalbhairav over here.
Kalbhairi
There is a temple of Kalbhairi in the mountains and a place of pilgrimage
for its devotees.
Samangad
This fort is to the Southeast at a distance of 1 km from Gadhinglaj. Some
restoration work has been taken up on this fort but it is not completed. There is a
tar road to the fort and one view the scenic beauty from its stone walls. This fort
was built by Raja Bhoj in the 12 th
century and it was won over by Chh. Shivaji
Maharaj in 1674. He also stayed there for some time. The fort is at height of 2972
ft from msl. There are 10 turrets, Bhavani temple, dungeons, Chorkhind, sat Kaman
well, Hanuman temple, Bhimsagari devasthan and Shivmandir caves on the fort.
Nesari
At a distance of 18 km from Gadhinglaj towards north is the memorial site
of Prataprao Pawar the General of Chh. Maharaj. Bahalkhan surrendered to the
Gujars in the battle of Umarani and he was granted life by them. The Chhatrapati
did not approve of this and sent a message saying do not show me your face till
he is dead. In the battle that followed Prataprao Pawar and his officers fought in
the pass at Nesari where they were killed. This land is a memorial to them.
Bhimsagari
There is a group of temples to the west of Samangad. These temples are of
Bhim and Maruti. There is also a cave nearby. There is a special festival every
year during Mahashivratri.
Hiralge Jain Temple
There is an old, well known Jain temple over here.
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Ajara
Ajara is an ancient place situated on the confluence of the rivers Hirnyakeshi and
Chitra. Navapur is one of the ancient villages surrounded by mud walls and moat.
However today it has been destroyed. This district is well known for jackfruit,
cashew nuts, mangoes and Ajara rice. There are many varieties of rice growing in
this area. Ajara played an important role during the rule of Kapshikar Ghorpade,
Chh. Shahu of Satara and Fadnis Ichalkaranjikar. As such it also has a historical
significance.
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Ramtirtha
Ravalnath and Ramling are at a distance of 3 km towards north of Ajara.
area is a part of a fallen down fort. Near the temple in the river bed there
is a small waterfall. The surrounding forests and the stones in the river are a major
attraction for tourists.
Chaloba
This temple is approximately 5 km from Ajara on a hill. In the evening one
can see the beautiful sea of Vengurla from here.
Forest Tourism
The areas of Amboli, Ramtirtha are good for forest tourism. At Kitawade one
can experience the highest rainfall in the country. This place is 13 km from Amboli
and can be developed as a tourist destination.
Apart from this Dharanmola, Chitri, Awandi-Chitri, Chukul are suitable for
tourism.
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Chandgad
Chandgad is 135 km from Kolhapur and 45 km from Belgaon. This district is
well known for the temple of Ravalnath. There is a Parshi stone inscription which
authenticates its ancientness. There is a festival every year in the month of
February.
There was an ancient castle which was destroyed by Sawantwadikar’s. It is
mentioned that in 1750 the forts of Chandgad, Pargad and Kalanandigad were
handed over to Sadashiv Bhahu by Kings of Kolhapur.
This area is well known today for jackfruits, cashew nuts, rice, potatoes and
medicinal herbs. Its forests are also worth seeing.
Gandharvagad
At a distance of 7 km from Chandgad in the ranges of Sahyadri at a height
of 522 m is the fort of Gandharvagad. The stone wall built for security is almost
broken down. In 1724 this fort was built by Nagsawant of Sawantwadi. It was won
over by the King of Kolhapur and handed back to Sawants. There are temples of
Chaloba, Shankar, Ganapati and Maruti on the fort.
Kalanidhigad
This fort is surrounded by forests. There is a stone wall, temples at this fort.
Pargad
This fort is at a distance of 45 km to the west of Chandgad. It is a part of
the Sahayadri ranges at a height of 610 m. There is local population on the fort.
There is a narrow pathway going to the top having 360 steps. The fort of
approximately 16 hectares needs restoration. Only some of the original 6 water
tanks are functional. In 1749 this fort was given over to Sadashiv Bhahu by the
Chh. Kolhapur. There is an old temple of Bhavani on the fort. Apart from this there
are lakes – Ganesh Lake, Phatal Lake, Gunjal Lake, Panji point, Sunset point on
the fort. This fort is in between forest and hence can be developed as a tourist
attraction.
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Mahipalgad
This fort is near to Belgaon. There is a stone wall, turret, temple and a big
well on the fort. The entire region looks rundown due to encroachment by local
population.
Forest Tourism
The places of Kolic, Patne, Tilari Lake and its surroundings, Suleran and its
surroundings are suitable for forest tourism.
The area around Nenewadi is suitable for paragliding.
Vaidhyanath-Arogya Bhavani Temple
This temple is surrounded by medicinal herbs and hence the goddess of this
temple is considered as a form of Parvati and is known as Arogya (health)
Bhavani. There are stone inscriptions, Chitra lekh, wells, water holes vanrai (forest)
over here.
Water Tourism
Tilari, Jambre, Ghatprabha are multipurpose projects providing irrigation and
electricity. Jangamhati is a minor irrigation project. Hence this area is conducive to
water tourism. Also waterfalls at Kegad, Kumbhavade are worth seeing. The Ghats
of Tilari and waterfalls there are also a tourist attraction.
Holiday Homes
Amboli near the border of Kolhapur is well known tourist destination. The
forests, climate and natural beauty make it favourite with tourists.
Similarly Suleran at Kitawade (falling in Kolhapur) can be developed as residential
spot for tourists. The climate, natural beauty is equivalent to Amboli. It is a place
with highest rainfall in India.
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Kagal
Kagal is situated on the banks of Dudhaganga. The Pune Bangalore highway
passes through it. The administration of Kagal is looked after by Municipality. The
fort at Kagal was demolished during the Kagal – Kolhapur war. In 1893 it was
rebuilt with high stone walls and moat but was again demolished during the British
rule.
Presently the palace of the Ghatge’s is outside the city. Jaisingrao Lake is a
new water tourism centre and the nursery adjacent to this lake belonging to the
Social Forestry department is worth seeing.
The Mal bungalow is presently the headquarters of the sugar factory and is
an excellent specimen of architecture.
Kapshi
At a distance of 38 km from Kolhapur this village is well known for the
Kapshi style of kolhapuri chappals. There is an old mosque and a temple built in
the memory of Dwarka bai the wife of Senapati Santaji Ghorpade in the village.
Water Tourism
The Jaisingpur Lake has been well developed as a boating spot as well as
a garden.
Lakshumi Tekdi (hill)
This is a small temple on the Kolhapur – Belgaon highway. The temple is
surrounded by lush green trees and is a good spot for sightseeing.
Five Star MIDC
An industrial estate towards west on Kolhapur – Kagal highway is conducive
for industrial tourism.
Hupari – Yalgud
The silver ornamental industry cluster at Hupari, Yalgud dairy, bakery,
Sarvamangal Seva Society is all suitable for industrial tourism. So also the Chh.
Shahu Sugar factory and Gokul milk factory.
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Murgud
This is an old village and the lake there can be developed as a tourist
attraction.
Sangaon
There is an ancient temple of Nrusinha.
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Hatkanangale
Alate
This is a 900 years old village in the Warna basin. The red colour of Alata
is prepared in the village. There is a temple of Birdev in the village and every year
there is a yatra in the village.
Also the Ramzan darga is an important place and its Urus (festival) is
celebrated every year.
Shidoba and Dhuloba are old village deities built on medieval style and
every year there is a yatra in Chaitra (first month of Hindu calendar).
Alamprabhu
This temple is of the LIngayat community. Right from the times of Chh.
Shivaji one Nanada deep (oil lamp) is continuously burning till date.
Ramlinga
This temple has been carved on a stony hill in one corner. The entire cave
is 3.5 sq. m with a water tank inside. There is continuous water dripping on the
idols of Ganapati and Shivalinga. On the outer side is a 4 sq. m Hemadpanthi
sculpture. This cave either belongs to the Budha or Jain era but today has become
a Hindu temple.
Ichalkaranji
Known as Manchester of Maharashtra. There are textile mills, handlooms,
dying centers and processes here. There is an old palace in the city which is with
DKTE College. This is an excellent specimen of architecture.
Kumbhoj / Bahubali
Bahubali is a Jain sacred place at a distance of 29 km from Kolhapur. The
mountain is lush green with trees. Around 300 years ago Munishri 108 Bahubali
Maharaj did penance here. There is a yatra on Kartik shudha Pratipada. (Dates
according to Hindu calendar). On the mountain there are Jain temples of 1008 Shri
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Adinath, Shri Shantinath. The idol of Bahubali is made from marble and is
12.50 m high.
This temple is well known all over India. Every year there are special
festivals in January and November. After every 12 years there is the ceremony of
Mahamastbhishek. Around 3-4 lakh pilgrims visit here.
Karmveer Bahurao Patil was also born here on 22 nd Sep 1887.
Kochi / Khodshi
At a distance of 16 km from Hatkanagle. Well known for silver trade.
Delicate artistic silver ornaments are made here. There are also old temples of
Ambabai and Mahadevi.
Pattankodoli
The Birdev temple is famous. Every October there is a special festival for 8
days. 3 – 4 lakh pilgrims visit this temple.
Herle Jain Temple
There is an old Jain temple here.
The area around Narde is rich in biodiversity with a variety of birds, insects
and reptiles. This place can be developed for peacock tourism.
According to mythology God Shankar created a body from the ashes with
him and enthused it with life with the help of his divine powers. People believe that
this body named as Nagnath resides here. There are also temples of Ambamata,
Vardayini mata, Annapurna Devi, Kashivishveshwar, Varul, data over here.
At this place Jyotiba (Kedarnath) explained the importance of Jyotirlinga
nagnath Maharaj to his disciple Goma sawant. He explained the importance of
Nardeha and that salvation is possible only after the form of Nardeha. hence thhis
place is called Narde.
To the north of this temple approximately at a distance of 1 mile is the
mountain of Sidhoba. Over here one can find the ancient temple of Sidheshwar,
Datta, Gay Mukh (cow mouth), Shi Krishna, caves and surroundings rich in trees.
There are also a variety of medicinal herbs over here. The festivals of Dassera
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Simolanghan, Gokul Ahstmi, Datta Janma (birth) are celebrated on a large scale
over here.
There is also a proposal with the Government to declare this forest as a
sanctuary for peacocks.
Water Tourism
The lake at Atigre can be developed for water tourism.
Mangaon
An important meeting took place between Dr. B R Ambedkar and Chh.
Shahu Maharaj on dalit issues over here, this place has a memorial about it –
statue of Dr. Ambedkar and carvings of the speech made by Chh. Shahu Maharaj.
This memorial is incomplete and needs to be completed.
Manpadle – Maruti Temple
Samartha Ramdas established 11 temples of Maruti for worship of strength
(God Maruti symbolises strength). The temple at Manpadale is first of these
temples.
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Shirol –
It is situated 48 Km away from Kolhapur city. Shirol town was srounded by
fortress and moats (Khandak), there was a fort at centre of the town at the
begining of 18 th
century. Everything has been demolished in due course of time.
There are Temples of Dattatray, Kalleshwar and two Mosques.
Datta Sugar Industry is situated near to Shirol. Green house and garden
developed by the industry can be visited. This area produces variety of farm
produce, vegetables, flowers, food products, etc.
Kurndwad –
Kurndwad is situated on the bank of confluence of river Krishna and
Panchaganga and 40 km away from the city of Kolhapur. It was earlier known as
capital of Kurundwad state. Mansion of Kurndwad state rulers, temples of Raghavaji
and Vishnu are some of the important structures in the town. Krishna ghat
(constructed river bank), temples in nearby area are spectacular.
This place is also famous for milk products like Khava, Pedhe, Basundi.
Khidrapur -
Khidrapur is located 65 km away from Kolhapur, on north-east side of
Kolhapur. There is Kopeshwar temple on the river of Krishna and on the border of
Maharashtra- Karnatak state. This temple is an excellent specimen of architecture
and sculptre. It is an example of Hemadpanthi architectural style. There are many
sculputers of dancers, Indradi, Yaksh-Kinner. Very delicate and beautiful carvings
can be seen on the walls of temple.
This temple is protected by Indian Ancient Monument Department. Recently
information centre, lavatory, direction boards, etc. have been developed for which
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation has released funds of Rs. 113.68
Lakhs.
Jaysingpur –
Jayasingpur is located between Kolhapur and Miraj Railway station and 37
km away from Kolhapur. There is trading centre of Tobaco, jaggery, groundnuts
and other cereals etc.
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Nrusinhwadi –
It is situated on at the confluence of river Krishna and Panchaganga and 5
km away from Shirol. There is Nrusinh Saraswati Datta Temple. Thosands of
devotees visit to this pilgrimage.
Kavatheguland –
The Parshwanath Temple build by Samant Nimbdevras of Gandraditya is here.
Terwad –
An ancient Temple of Mukteshwar is there.
Datta Co-operative Sugar Indusry –
Industry is located on the Shirol – Kurundwad road. Industry, garden and
green house of the Industry are worth seeing.
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Karveer
Kaneri –
The Kadsiddheshwar Mat a religious place of Lingayat Community is situated
14 Km away from Kolhapur city. It is one of the five thrones of religious heads of
the Lingayat Community. At Kaneri there is Kadsiddheshwar temple, Adakeshwar
temple, Rudrapad temple and idol of Nandi. Devotees from Konkan, Mumbai,
Maisoor, Madras visit Kadshiddheshwar mat.
Recently educational institutions, hospital, clinic, lake and museum have been
developed here. It is very near to Gokul Shirgaon industrial area. Hence there is
scope for both religious and industrial tourism.
Katyayani Park –
Katyayni Temple is situated 8 km away from Kolhapur city. Katyayani
Godess is one of the Navdurga. A spring originates from behind the temple. There
is pandal and kund) (water hole) in front of temple. Amrut Kund and Parashuram
Kund have been built in Stone structure. Importance of this place is mentioned in
the Karveer Mahatmya. Surroundings of temples are scenic. Form Katyayani
Kalamba lake and Kolhapur city can be viewed.
Beed –
This ancient village is located 14 km away on the south east side of
Kolhapur city. Bideshwar temple of Beed is constructed in 13 th
century. It has very
attractive carvings on walls and columns of temple. Many stone inscriptions and
parts of demolished carvings of temples can be seen scattered in the vicinity of
temple.
Shiroli –
Shiroli is situated on the bank of Panchaganga river 10 Km away from the
Kolhapur City. There are Suryeshwar and Birdev temples in the town. Shiroli lake is
full of lotus flowers. Industrial estate has developed aournd the shiroli town.
Bahireshwar –
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Bahireshwar temple is an anceient temple situated on the river bank, southwest
side of Kolhapur. There is a very beautiful idol of Lord Krishna here.
Sadale – Madale –
Sadale – Madale is a Mountain range on the north side of Kolhapur city.
This range devides Warana and Panchaganga river basin. From the top of the
mountain scenic view of both rivers can be seen. On the west side of Sadale –
Madale is the Jotiba temple and on east side Shankar Temple.
Prayag – Chikhali –
After the confluence of Tulashi, Kumbhi, Dhamani Rivers with the Bhogavati
river, Kasari river meets to Bhogavati. The confluence point of river Bhogavati and
river Kasari is 9 Km westward side of Kolhapur city.
There is a Datta temple
surrounded by thick vegetation. Boating facility from Kolhapur city to Temple can be
arranged for tourists and visitors.
Sontali -
Sontali is located 10 km away from Kolhapur city on the right side of
Kolhapur Panhala road. There was bunglow of Chh. Shahu over here. This
residence place was called as Rajaputwadi Camp. This site is at higher altitude
and is surrounded by river and agricultural fields from 3 sides.
Currently a Scout bunglow and Stud farm exhists there. Chh. Shahu’s
Bunglow was demolished. This area can be developed for tourism.
Vadanage -
Vadanage village is 3 Km away from Kolhapur city situated on the bank of
river. There is an ancient Mahadev temple. Lake in the village can attract tourist to
this place. Jaggery making process (gurhal) can be seen here easily.
Chambukhadi –
Chambukhadi hill is on the west side of Kolhapur city 9 km away.
Batukeshwar (Ganapati) temple is located on the hill. Entire Kolhapur city can be
seen from here.
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Ujalaiwadi –
There is a temple of Godess Ujalai one of the Navdurga which is located 5
km away from Kolhapur city. This temple has been built in a crevice of rock. There
is a small waterfall near the temple; but today it has been converted into a sewage
waterfall.
Nandwal –
It is famous for Vitthal Temple. It is considered as a pilgrimage place. Every
year on the day of ekadashi pilgrims come here.
Aare –
There is an ancient Mahadev temple. It has magnificent architecture. The
Acrchives department has started its restoration.
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Intra city Tourism of Kolhapur
Intra city Tourism is also an important component of tourism. Excavation
of Brmhapuri proves that the Kolhapur city was established in 200 B.C. Kolhapur
was ruled by the dynasties of Yadav, Bhoj, Shalivahan, Satvahan, Chh. Shivaji,
Chh. Shahu.
Kolhapur is a typical growing city in Western-Southern Maharastra. It is a
connecting city between Goa and Karnatak states and also connects cities from
Konkan and plateaus. Mahalakshmi and Jotiba temples, forts, dams and rivers,
sanctuaries, national parks, forests, Shivaji University, Mauni Vidyapith, industries,
jaggary- sugar, sugarcane, milk and many more have highlighted Kolhapur at
national level. In per capita income Kolhapur has always been in top most
rankings. But in tourism Kolhapur is seems to be lacking behind.
Kolhapur is well connected with other cities through airlines, roadways,
state transport, railways. But due to many reasons tourist visits are restricted for
some occasions and for limited time period.
Hotels, dormitories, governmental or non governmental residences, canteen,
local transportation are easily available in Kolhapur city but there is lack magement
and discipline.
Classification of Intra city tourism
Intra city tourism of Kolhapur city can be classified as follows -
Ancient and Historical architecture tourism
Museum
Businss and Trading Tourism
Tourism of Manuments and statues
Religious Tourism
Nature Tourism
Tourism for Food items (Foodies)
Educational Tourism
Tourism sites are classified as mentioned above
Ancient and Historical architecture tourism
Historical evidences shows that Kolhapur has history from 200 B.C. Kolhapur
was ruled by distinguished rulers like Yadav, Satvahan, Shalivahan, Bahamani,
Marathas. It has also seen the regime of Chh. Tararani and Chh. Shahu. Some of
these historical places are need to be protected and conserved as tourist places.
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1) Bramhapuri Excavation site, 2) Dhunyachya Chavya and Rankala lake 3)
Kalamba lake and Panycha Khajina along with Kalamba water distribution system 4)
Bindu chowk fortress and moats (Khandak) 5) Sathmari 6) Old Palace 7) New
Palace 8) Shalini Palace 9) Shahu Janm Sthal (Shahu’s Birth place) 10) Keshavrao
Theatre 11) Khasbag ground 12) Vaidik School 13) Jayprabha Studio 14)
Bramhapuri Dargah 15) Panchagnaga river bank (Panchanganga nadi ghat)
Religious Tourism –
Mahalakshmi Temple was constructed during the 7 th – 8 th B.C. It is well
known as Dakshin Kashi in the country. Some temples having same contruction
period as that of Mahalakshi temple i.e. Navdurga temples; temples of Jain and
Buddh, Churches, Muslim dargas are also important from tourism point of view.
1) Mahalakshmi temple 2) Vitthal temple 3) Khol Khandoba temple 4) Jadag guru
Shankaracharya Math 5) Tembalai Temple 6) Kailasgadchi Swari 7) Babujamal
Dargah 8)Church in front head post 9) Church in Shahupuri 10) Jain temple
Shukravar peth 11) Jain Temple Kasaba gate 12) Jain Temple Gujari.
Navdurga Temples –
Temples of Godesses - Padmavati, Yallamma, Muktambika, Shakambari,
Katyayani, Tembalai, Anukamini, Kalamma, Tulajabhavani, Mahakali.
Other Temples –
Radha Krishna temple, Ubha Maruti, Sheshashayi Narayan (Mangalvar Peth),
Odhyavarcha Ganapati
Museums –
1) Town Hall Museum – Acrchives Dept
2) New Palace – Chh. Shahu Trust
3) Chandrakant Madhare Art Gallery – Archives Dept
4) V. S. Khandekar Museum – Shivaji University
5) G. Kambale Art Gallery – Private
6) Bhalaji Pendharkar Art Galley – Private Trust
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Nature Tourism –
Kolhapur is a mosaic of habitats like hills, river banks, lakes, springs,
woodlands etc. Though many of the natural habitats are degraded in the process of
urbanisation, some habitats have survived. People like to use such places as
common spaces for relaxation. Hence such remaining areas need to be protected
and conserved.
1) Rankala lake 2) Kalamba Lake 3) Kotitirth Lake 4) Katyayani Park 5) Town Hall
6) River bank 7) Chambukhadi hill 8) New Palce 9) Shivaji University 10) Tembalai
hill 11) all the gardens
Business and Trading Tourism –
Kolhapur has a potential to develop Business and Trading Tourism. People
from Kolhapur and other district come for purchasing many articles. Business and
Trading Tourism of the city can be developed by providing some facilities.
1) Gujari (gold and silver ornaments) 2) Chappal line (Footwares) 3) Market yard
(jiggery, vegetables, fruits) 4) industrial sector 5) Garments, etc.
Tourism for Food Items (Foodies) -
Nonvegetarian food items of Kolhapur are introduced in the cusine of
International Hotels. Kolhapuri Mutton and many other dishes are the speciality of
Kolhapur city. Tourists are very much interested in enjoying Kolhapuri Food items.
Some of the following food items are as follows -
Nonvegetarian Vegetarian Other
Mutton Kharvas Bhel
Mutton Pickel (Mutton Lonache) Basundi
Bhadang
Pulaov Misal Ice-cream
Biryani Zunaka –Bhakari Bakarwadi
Tambada Pndhara rassa Pedhe Churmure
Memorial of Renowned Personalities –
Many renowned and distinguished personalities have lived in Kolhapur city.
They have developed thier art pieces, their master pieces during their stay in the
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city. Their contributions gave fame to Kolhapur. In the due course of time their
contribution is either forgotten or its signs and symbols are being neglected. It is
essential to display their contributions in the form of information boards, signs, etc
so that the visitor to the city will become aware of it.
Small museums, memorials can be developed to give recognition to their
work. Some of the distinguished personalities are as follows –
Information display boards –
V. S. Khandekar’s residence, Wrangler Vishnu Narlikar’s residence, Wrangler
Hujurbajar residence, Govindrao Tembe’s residence, Baburao Paintor’s residence,
Ravindra Mestri’s residence.
Statues –
There are many statues in the Kolhapur city. Every statue has a historical
refence.
Some of the Statues are – Chh. Tararani, Chh. Shivaji, Chh. Rajaram, Chh.
Shahu, Karmavir Bhaurao Patil, Alladiyan Khan Saheb, Aaisaheb Maharaj,
Chimasaheb Maharaj, Dr. Ambedkar, Prince Shivaji, V. S. Khandekar, Chh. Shahaji,
Mahatma Phule, Aaicha Putala, Redyachi Takkar, Mahayuddh Smarak, Lakshmipuri
stambha, Hutatma smarak, Hutatma Stambh, Krida Stambh, 1857 Sangram Atambh,
Chitrapat smruti Stambh, Yuddh Smarak (residents of Poland)
Educational Tourism –
Kolhapur has got an international image due to Shivaji University. Chh.
Shahu has performed many experiments in the field of education. Models of this
educational experiments can be an important refence for educational tourism.
Shivaji University, D. Y. Patil Univerisy, Bharati University
Hostels developed by Chh. Shahu –
Muslim hostel, Jain hostel, Chandraseniya Kayast Prabhu hostel, Miss Clark hostel,
Aare community hostel, Prince Maratha hostel, Veer Shivlingayat hostel, Daivednya
community hostel, Nabhik community hostel, Namdev hostel, Panchal Brahman
hostel
Other – ITI, Kalaniketan, Dalvi’s Arts, Kalamandir, Politechnic, Pendharkar Kaladalan,
Karveer Nagar Library
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Tourist Destinations in the Kolhapur City
1) Bhavani Mandap -
Currently the area of Bhavani Mandap used for Vehicle parking, advertising
board display, parking of police vehicles, hawkers. This building is historically
important. It has architectural importance. If this is used in a proper manner then it
will attract many tourists.
Some of the expected changes are as follows -
- All the advertising boards displayed in Bhavani Mandap should be removed
and area should be banned for advertising board display.
- All the small venders and hawkers in Bhvani Mandap should be rehabilitated
- Entry of all kinds of vehicles in the Bhavani Mandap Area should be
restricted. Parking of all the vehicles ashould be shifted to some ather place.
- All the buildings should be cleaned, coloured and repaired wherever
necessary. Proper lighting arrangements are need to be done.
- Venders and hawkers in the Bhavani Mandap vicinity should be rehabilitated
in the Shetkari Bazar. Shetkari Bazar building can also be used for Bhakt
Nivas. Police station and other government offices are to be rehabilitated.
- Appropriate sculptures for beautification can be installed in the area. E.g.
sculptures of elephants on both the sides of entrance of Nagarkhana
building. On the right and left side of the building sculpture of artists playing
Sanai chaughada can be displayed.
- Light and Sound show or sound show can be designed.
- This area can be used for public programmes or meetings.
- Recordings of Sanai Chaoughada and Tutari music can be used.
- Live show of 1857 rebellion, Dassera Procession can be organised in the
area.
2) Sathmari –
Sathmari area in known for game of elephants. Being a traditional game
needs to be rejuvenated. Though this game can not be rejuvenated in a live form, it
can be rejuvenated through sculptures and light-sound show. Following things can be
done -
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- Area of Sathmari can be cleaned and repaired wherever necessary
- Building an audiance gallery, lighting arrangements
- Light and Sound show
- Display Sculptures
- Museum of historical information and photographs
3) Panyacha Khajina –
Kalamba tank was build on Katyayani spring to provide water to
Kolhapur city. Through this water distribution system, water was brought to the city
by stone arches with the help of natural gradient. Water was stored in big tanks
called as Panyacha Khajina from where water was distributed to 36 small tanks in
the city through pipeline.
The project of Kalamba water distribution system was completed under the
guidance of Sir Vishveshvaryya. Hence this entire system can be named after Sir
Vishveshvaryya. Following things can be done -
- Repairing and colouring of tank (Panycaha Khajina) and nearby stone arches
- Beautification of area
- Display of Map and photographs of entire system
- Provision of lights
- Small model of entire Kalamba water distribution system
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4) Dhunyachi Chavi -
Dhunyachya Chavya is adjoining to Rankala tank. It is only 500 meters away
from Rankala towards north. To restrict the pollution of Rankala, due to washing of
clothes, animals, bathing etc; this provision of Dhunyachya Chavya was made in
1883. Water from Rankala was drawn to the taps through the natural gradient
without using electricity for washing cloths and bathing. 38 separate compartments
were built for bathing. Bathrooms and washing sites were built separately for men
and women. Taps, buckets and washing stones made up of stone were fixed at the
sites. Water used at dhunyachya chavya was further used for irrigation. About 80
hectares of land is irrigated on this water. Today also these systems are in working
condition.
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It is one of the best example of green engineering. Hence it is important to
conseve it as Heritage site.
Following things can be done for conservation of the site –
- Repair, beautification and provision of lights at the site
- Display of Map and information
5) Rankala Lake –
Rankala was a stone quarry. Stone from Rankala quarry was used for
building temples, buildings and mansions in 7 th
century. After earthquake quarry and
springs in surrounding area started filling with water. In 1883 dam and outlet was
built at Rankala. Chaupati, Tower, Shalini Palace, Sandhymath, nandi temple,
dhunyachya chavya are all herigate sites. South west area of the lake flourishes
with biodiversity and dense tree-cover.
Development of Rankala is going on under the National Lake Conservation
Program. But from tourism point of view rehabilitation of hawkers, parking facility,
lighting arrangements, nature interpretation Centre and other facilities need to be
provided.
6) Vitthal Temple Area –
In this area many temples are there, which are similar to that of
Mahalakshmi temple with respect to the time period. It is essential to restore these
temples. Information of Temple, lighting, repairing, information boards, etc should be
done at temple. Development of Sheshashayi Vishnu Temple can also be
considered in cluster with Vitthal Temple.
7) Radhakrishna Temple –
This temple is historically important because the rebels of 1857 rebellions
had used it as shelter.
- Repair and restoration of temple and nearby area.
- Lighting facility and beautification.
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8) Keshavrao Bhosale Theatre – Chh. Shahu wrestling ground –
Collective development of both Keshavrao Bhosale Theatre and Chh. Shahu
wrestling ground has to be done. It is one of the heritage sites of Kolhapur city,
which can further be used for different programms and activities.
- Repair, electrification, colouring of Chh. Shahu wrestling ground
- Changing the lawn of ground, Maintainence of trees around
- Lavatory
- Parking facility
- Rehabilitation of hawkers
- Small auditorium – art gallery development
9) Navadurga Development Project –
There are nine durga temples including Mahalakshmi temple in the vicinity of
city. These temples are distributed all over the city which are to be considered for
development collectively. During Navaratra devotees and tourists not only from city
but from all over the district visit the temples.
Some of the temples like Mahakali, Anukamini, Tembalai, Muktambika,
Shakabhari, Katyayani, Firngai, Kalamma, Ujalai need to be restored and to be
provided with parking facilities, rest houses, beautified and information booklet, etc.
10) Development of Bindu Chauk Area –
Kolhapur was a Kot Killa (type of fort). After the epidemics in the town all
the turrets were demolished and moats (Khandak) were filled. Part of fortress
(tatabandi) and entrance was kept as it is. Earlier it was an entrance of town. It
shows the glorious history of Kolhapur state. It is essential to repair remaining
turrets, some part of moat and to carry out beautification. Except some rejuvenated
part of moat rest of the area can be utilised for parking, small garden. Information
of fort and photographs can be exhibited in the area.
11) Panchanganga Ghat area (Panchagnaga river bank area) –
Pnchaganga ghat area is a scenic area. It is essential to carry out cleaning
of temples around the ghat, beautification, garden development, removing of oil
paints, repairing, electrification.
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Railing and stairs can be developed on the opposite side/ North side of river
bank in such a way that lamp festival (DIpochhav) of Kartik paurnima can be
viewed but no one can enter into the river from this side.
Rankala lake – dhynyachya chavya – Jagadguru Shankaracharya math and
Panchaganga ghat area can be connected with walk-way. Ecelctrification of this
walk way can add beaty to the area.
12) Tembalai Temple ares –
Tembalai area contains two hills, temples and bhakt nivas. Cleanliness,
beautification, lavatories, electrification, plantations needs to be done in the area.
It is also an pilgrimage place hence parking facility and provisions for venders
during the pilgrimage is need to be provided.
13) Kailasgadchi Swari –
It is one of the temples in Mangalvarpeth area. Its information, direction
boards are to be displayed and proper publicity is to be done.
14) Jain Math (Kesapur peth) -
Jain math is a beautiful construction. It is essential to carry out restoration,
reapir and beautification. There can be connecting package like Pachganga ghat -
bramhapuri – Jain math – Kholkhandoba area for tourists.
15) Khol Khandoba Temple -
It is an example of an ancient architecture. It is an undergroung temple.
Tepmle get flooded when water level of river goes up during rain. It is essential to
carry out restoration, reapir, beautification and proper publicity.
16) Babujamal Dargah –
It has ancient and religious importance. This place symbolises unity of Hindu
and Muslim community. Image of the lord Ganesh and tomb inside have
tremendous religious significance. Here Ganesh Festival and Tabut of Moharam are
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worshiped and celebrated together. All the dargahs in the city can be linked with
each other and their restoration as well as beautification of area can be done.
17) Church –
Church at new Shahupuri and Tarabai park are the examples of finest
architecture. Beautification and electrification is necessary.
18) Shalini Palace –
This palace was constructed on the bank of Rankala lake. Currently it is
used as a hotel. It is the only hotel in Kolhapur adjoining to the lake
19) Karveernagar Library ( Karveernagar Vachan mandir) –
It is situated in Bhavani Mandap area. It is an 100 year old library with rich
literary contribution of many eminent personalities. Many rare books are available
here. The building is an example of elegant architecture.
20) New Palace –
Royal Family of Kolhapur’s Chhatrapti stays in New Palace. Architecture of
New Palace is very beautiful. Museum in the palace is a point of attraction for
tourists. Animal zoo is also there in adjoining area.
21) Shahu Birth Place (Shahu Janmsthal) –
Archives Department has declared this place as memorial of Shahu. Museum
development is going on here. This area is adjoining to river bank hence it can
be connected with river tourism.
22) Bramhapuri –
It is an excavation site of township which has got buried in 2 nd
century BC.
Deccan College of Pune completed the excavation. Remains and other excavated
articles are kept in the museum of Town hall but excavation site is enchroached
upon with huts and illegal constructions. This site can be made open for tourists for
observation like Mohanjodado and Hadappa.
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23) Madhare Art Gallery –
Paintings of Chandrakant Mandhare have been handed over to Archives
Department of Maharashtra government and an art gallery is developed. This
gallery is an attraction for tourists.
24) Town Hall Museum –
Town hall museum building was constructed in Gothic architectural style
during British era. Many paintings, articles, sculptures, statues are displayed in the
museum. Along with this excavated material is also displayed in the museum. Very
rare statue of Poseidon is also displayed in this museum.
100 years old green house and garden of rare plants is there around the
Town hall museum. Recently renovation of museum is completed and opened for
public.
25) Kotitirth Lake –
Kotitirth lake is present in the heart of cthe city adjoining to Shahu Mill. This
area can be developed for recreation.
26) Jayprabha Studio –
Many films are produced in this studio. Bhalaji Pendharkar used this studio
for his productions. Film museum can be developed in Jayaprabha studio
irrespective of its ownership.
27) Dudh Katta –
Freshly drawn milk is sold at different points in the city, these are refered as
Dudh Katta. People and wrestlers go to the Dudh Katta and drink freshly drawn
raw milk. This can be developed as tourist spot. Some alteration and beautification
of sites is essential.
28) Mahalakshmi Temple –
It is one of the important temples. It was built in 9 th
Century BC. Stone
inscriptions of Rashtrakut, Shilahar describes the religious and historical significance
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of temple. This temple shows typical Hemadpanthi architecture. Side walls of
temples are carved with the images of dancers, instrument players, nymphs, etc.
Temple area consistes of Mahadwar on west side of temple, 3 entrances on the
rest of the sides, deepmal.
Devotees and tourists across the India come to visit the temple. Navratra,
Kartik Paurnima, Rathochhav (procession), Kiranochhav are the occasions when
many people visit the temple. Some of the carved sculptures are damaged,
alteration and enchroachment has taken place in the temple area. Following
developmental provisions have to be taken up considering the increasing number
of visitors to temple and area -
- Underground electricity powerlines
- Removal of enchroachment and rearrangement of development
- Disaster management and Safety precautions
- Darshan Mandap
- Provision of drinking water and washrooms
- Cloak room
- Solid Waste management
- Provision for parking and arrangement of transportation vehicles from parking
place to temple
- Bhakt nivas
- Information centre and selling counters
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New Projects
1. Old --- Museum
2. Kolhapur mall
3. Science park
4. Biodiversity Interpretation centre
5. Agro Mall
6.Rural Kraft Centre
7. Ancient art gallery
8. River Tourism
9. Bramhapuri Vasahat
10. Nature Introduction Centre
11. Food flower mall
12. Adventure Sports Centre
13.Mahalaxmi Temple development project
14. Jotiba Temple Development project
15. Centre for Sky Watching
16. Animals exhibition
17. Medicinal plants park
18. Folk & art culture centre
19. Textile park
20. Ornament park
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New Projects
In the process of social and cultural evolution many incidents took place
which are very much important from tourism point of view.
1) Ancient Stone Inscription museum -
52 stone inscriptions are recorded in the Kolhapur District. Some of them
are available at Lakshmi Vilas (Shahu’s birth palce) while some are in the custody
of Archives department. Many of them are transcripted. Such inscriptions can be
arragned at one place. Translation of all the inscriptions can be made and a
booklet can be prepared. Such museum will turn out to be an internationally
important tourist centre which will elaborate the history of Kolhapur from the B. C.
period.
2) Bramhpuri Excavation –
The Bramhapuri Excavation site where articles, idols, remains of town which
was buried during 200 th
century B. C. can establish Kolhapur on the world map.
Statue of the Poseidon is one of the important references. After the excavation by
Deccan College Pune Bramhapuri site remained unused. Excavation site can be
made open for tourists with an information centre after removal of the human
enchoachment from the site. This excavation site will be one of its own kind and
also be highligheted on the world map.
3) Chh. Shahu Socio-Cultural Centre ( Science Park – Planetorium) Shahu Mill
Area –
It is essential to create a centre which will take a review of the Chh.
Shahu’s the foresighte.
Science Park – planetarium is not available in the stretch
of Mumbai to Bangalore except these two cities. Such centre will not only attract
the Kolhapur Tourists but the colleges and Schools from the districts of Sangli,
Solapur, Satara, Ratnagiri, Belgaon. This centre will introduce the ancient history of
Kolhapur along with the transitions in agricultural practices, co-operative sector,
education, industry, trading, sports, arts, social aspects, etc.
Centre will contain -
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- Formulation of Chh. Shahu’s thoughts and foresight
- Review of Ancient Kolhapur to todays Kolhapur
- Stalwart personalities belonging to Kolhapur and their work
- Science park – games and toys explaining basic concepts in the Science
- Science Exhibition – Gallery showing objectives, work and information of
International Science Research Institutes
- Planetorium – model and space show
- Salient features – Pheta (headware), demonstration of Kolhapuri chappal
production, models
- Hall
- Open theatre
- Art Gallery
- Accomodation Facility
- Canteen
- Parking Facility
Such centre can be built at 27 acre area of Shahu Mill.
4) Biodiversity Interpretation Centre - Radhanagri
Radhanagri and Gaganbavada are important places in the Western Ghats.
Radhandri Sanctury has received the status of World Natural Heritage sites from
UNESCO. Gallery can be prepared to provide information about biodiversity of
Western Ghats and to make people aware about the significance of biodiversity.
Variety of media tools and technology can be used.
5) Nature Interpretation Centre – Shahuwadi –
The Strech of Shahuwadi and Gagnbawada talukas shows variety of natural
forms. Vareity of geological forms like Valley, Cliff, Mountain ranges, rivers, lakes,
forest, woodlands as well as biodiversity can be experienced in this stretch.
Connecting corridor of Chandoli Tiger Project and Radhanagri Sanctury, Amba can
be an ideal place for Nature Interpretation Centre.
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6) Medicinal Plant’s Park – Ajara
Ajara Taluka is rich with biodiversity. Many medicinal plants are found in
this talukas. Flowers, fruits, stem, root of plants are used as medicins in the form
of churna, aark, gandh, etc.
Such experiments are initiated in Ajara taluka. Hence Ajara Taluka can be
provided with necessary facilities and can be given proper publicity from tourism
point of view. Nursery of medicinal plants, processing unit, selling counters,
information centre and therapy centre can be developed there.
7) Agro-mall – Chandgad
Though Ajara and Chandgad are the two important talukas in Kolhapur
district, they have remained unattended. Number of varieties of rice, cashew nuts,
vegetables, potato, cereal, etc are the major crops in the area. Along with these
crops mango, jackfruit, Eugenia jambolana (Jambhul), medicinal plants are also
produced in this area. This farm produce can directly be kept for selling in the agro
mall. These two talukas are on the boarder of Karnataka and Goa states which will
be an advantage for agro mall. All the information of Importance of different farm
produce, their processing can be made available in the form of Agro mall.
8) Food and Flower Mall – Shirol –
Jaysingpur, Shirol, Hatkanagle, Hupari, Nursinhwadi, Kurundwad, Hupari are
known for the production of Milk and Milk products, Bakery Products, Vegetable,
Bhadang, etc. This area is also famous for the flower production. Selling centre or
a mall can be built for sale of these products.
9) Rural Craft Centre – Gadhinglaj –
Rural produce like Footwear (chappal), clay pots, Bamboo articles, honey,
medicinal plants, statues, blanket (ghongdi), broom (kersuni) and many food
products needs a proper distribution and selling centre. Gadhinglas area being well
connected with high-way will be the central place for the selling and providing
information of these products.
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10) River Tourism –
15 rivers flow through Kolhapur District. River connectivities form a web like
structure which is a natural characteristic of the area. Flowing river is fascination for
tourists coming from central part of Maharashtra and from dry region. Hence river
tourism will be an opportunity to develop the tourism.
i) Prayag Chikhali to Kasaba Bavada – Riverbed is wide in between these two
destinations. Boating facility in between Prayag Chikhali to Kasaba Bavada
can also connect Prayag, Rankala, Nadi Ghat, Bramhpuri, New Palace,
Shahu Janmsthal.
ii) Nursinhwadi to Khidrapur – these two destinations have great religious
importance. Connectivity of these two places through boating will be an great
experience for tourists. This boating route can also be stretched till Haripur.
11) Folk and Ancient Art Gallary –
Kolhapur is well-known for folk and ancient arts like mardani khel, wrestling,
sathmari, lavani, powada, etc. A gallery can be developed which will provide all the
information about these art forms and where these art forms can be demonstrated.
Kolhapur also has history dating back to 200 B.C. A gallery or display
showing mile stones in the evolution of Kolhapur can be developed in between
Jyotiba, Panhala, Warana and Kolhapur.
12) Adventure Sports Centre (Gaganbavada, Panhala) –
Kolhapur is Famous for Mardani Khel. Adventure sports are also a part of
this place. Many youngsters have done mountaineering on Himalaya and Sahyadri.
Adveture sports activities –
- Brick walk
- Rock climbing
- Lader climbining
- Spidernet
- Tyre cooridore
- Flying fox
- Blinf fold walk
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- Valley crossing
- Rappelling
- Rope climbing
- Artificial wall climbing
- Generation on tools for these activities.
- Development of Accomodation facility
- Publicity
- Guiding agencies, individuals
e.g. Sameer Adventure, Near Pearl Hotel, Kolhapur
Phone – 0231 – 2660258, 9422044107
Hill Riders and Mountainering Association
Pramod Patil, Behind Pdmavati Mandir, Race course, Manglvarpeth, Kolhapur
Training/ Coaching Centre for rope climbing, rappeling, valley crossing,
climbing, boating can be developed at Gaganbavada and Panhala. Nature trails,
historic monument trails can attract the tourist.
13) Animal exhibition – Hatkanagale (Pattan kodoli) –
It is essential to develop an area for exhibiting local, endemic species of
animals which will be open for farmers and tourists. According to District Statistics
Kolhapur District has animal resource of 256 thousand of cows, 642 thousand of
buffalos, 355 thousands of sheeps and 1848 thousands of goats. Animals can be
exhibited with classification of rare species, endemic species, well bred species, etc.
Waste from these animals can be utilised for energy generation, fertiliser
production. More over to promote the organic and sustainable farming farming, best
practice can be awarded.
During the time of Yatras (special festivals) to organise such exhibition at
Pattankodoli or Nandval or Vashi pendals, stalls, parking, water and fodder etc
facilities should be provided.
14) Centre for Sky watching (Chkreshwarwadi – Karveer) –
Kolhapur has given the world eminent scientists like Vasant Govarikar,
Jayant Naralikar, R. V. Bhosale. Vidnyan Prabodhini, Marathi Vidnyay Parishad,
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Shivaji University organises observation programmes on space events like meteorite
shower, eclipse, transitions of planets, etc for amateurs. Hence it is essential to
develop a centre for sky watching at a suitable place which is
free from urban
lights, at higher elevation. This centre will be well equipped with telescopes,
binocular, etc with facilities of mini theatre, dormitory, weather station, exhibition
hall.
15) Centre of Folk Culture – Bhudargad –
Barter System is an important element of society. It is the base of
sustainable development. Carpenter, cobbler, blacksmith, oil miller, weaver, tailor,
etc such traditional skills and small scale industries need to be promoted. Small
village of Shengaon is struggling to keep its traditional skills of pottery making in
the today’s era of industrialisation. Entire village can be developed keeping in view
its traditional skills if necessary shelters, canteen, exhibition provision and selling
counters are provided.
Along with the traditional skills activities can be framed to introduce the
culture where traditional games, traditional music instruments, lezim, wrestling,
ukhane, jatyavarchi gani such traditional arts can also be exhibited. Buttermilk,
groundnuts, zunaka-bhakar, sugarcane juice, forest produce like (fruits from forests)
can be made available in here.
16) Textile Park –
Textile Park can be developed in between Ichalkaranji and Gandhinagar near
to railway route. Ichalkaranji, 46 garment units and Gandhinagar will be benifited.
17) Ornamental Park – Silver city – Hupari –
Hupari is one of the major producers of silver ornaments and anklets. An
ornament park can be developed where all the processing of silver can be
demonstrated and selling counters will also be provided to entrepreneurs.
18) Kalamaharshi Baburao Pentar Lalitkala Bhavan – Kolhapur –
Lalit kala Bhavan will help in conserving the cultural asset of Kolhapur. It will
also motivate upcoming artists, tourists, researchers. It will include following:
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- Abalal Rehman Chitra - shilp Kalasangrahalay
- Pai. Nrutya kalasangrahalay, Alladiya khansaheb Sangit Bhavan
- Chitratapsvi Bhalaji Pendharkar Natya – Chitrpat Sangrahalay
- Ravindra Mestry Art Gallery
- Padmbhushan V. S. Khandekar Library
- Chitrapati Dr. V. Shantaram Drama and film theatre
- Anandrao Penter Priview theatre
- Govindrao Tembe Recording Studio
- Anant Mane Editing Studio
- Baburao Pendharkar open stage (theatre)
- Madhu Bhosale Rehearsal hall
- Penting Studio
- Gest House
- Management Office
- Canteen
- Staff Quarters
- Parking
- Lavatory
19) Waterfall picnic –
People are always fascinated by Jog waterfalls or Gokak waterfalls. Some of
the sites in Western Ghats like Barki, Rautwadi, Radhanagari, Ramtirth, Amba,
Anuskura, Karun, Bawada, Fonda, Tilari, waterfall of Gad river, Shivada – Naikwadi
near Patgaon can be developed as Waterfall picnic points. These destinations will
be available at a short distance and at low cost. Life gurad equipments, changing
rooms, acomodation, canteen, lavatory, etc facilities are needed to be developed at
such destinations.
20) Agro Tourism –
Variety of agriculture techniques like organic farming, green house, fad
methods are used in Kolhapur District. Along with such techniques and experiments,
innovative techniques, production processes, processing, storage techniques can be
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used as a potential for developing agro tourism in the district. Sugarcane farming
and processing techniques, sowing methods, fertiliser management, Pachat Abhiyan,
bamboo farming, watershade management, cropping patterns, horticulture, etc can
attract researchers, students and tourists. Many places can be identified with the
help of agriculture department for agro tourism. It is possible to connect agro
tourism with village life and food, nature tourism, folk art, many more. Information
booklet is to be prepared for such identified places. E.g. Padsali, Devache Ghotane
21) Kolhapur Art Presentation –
Kolhapur nurtures different art forms hence it is also known as Kalapur.
Some of the art forms are as follows –
Mardani Khel Dassera Procession Sangit Natak Clay pottery
Sasan Kathi Pani nene Procession Drama Silver ornaments
Lezim Talwarbazi Musical drama Jaan, blanket
Halagi Dandpatta Powada Painting, Sculptures
Other
musical
Cut the lemon with
Lavani
Leather footwear
instruments
sword
Wrestling
Breaking coconut by
Classical music
jaggery
demonstration
head
For presenting different art forms, troups can be formed; which will give
demonstration of these art forms. Troups should be provided with necessary
facilities and instuments for demonstration. These programs can be organised at
Shahu Maidan, Bhavani Mandap and Kolhapur Mall. Such programs should be
given publicity.
22) Product Selling Cunters –
Typical food items of Kolhapur like sugarcane, sugarcane juice, chirmure,
chirmure ladu, bhadang, misal, corn, kharvas, pedhe, chivada, kavath barfi, etc can
be made available for selling at different selling counters. The allied program can
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e run for making raw material available, processing, storage, sale’s training and
maintaining quality of products.
23) Gift Articles/ Souvenir –
When tourists visit various destinations within a country or across the
country, they bring articles or souvenir, gift articles. e.g. miniature of Taj Mahal
from Agra, Miniature of Charminar of Haiderabad, wooden elephant from Keral.
Kolhapur doesn’t have any such souvenir for selling.
The miniature of the statue of Madan and elephant from town hall museum
was done in the past but it was not replicated further. Nagarkhana building at
Bhvani Mandap, Mahalakshmi’s temple, sculpture of Rankala Tower, statue of Chh.
Shahu, Tararani, Bajiprabhu Deshpande, and Shiva Kashid can be used for making
their miniature models or sculpters using different materials like metal, fiber, and
clay. Paintings and photographs can also be developed as gift artiles. To
standardise the articles or souvenir, competition can be arranged among the artists
and the best design can be selected. The selected design can be replicated and
made available for sale.
24) Field trips with Experts –
In the Kolhapur district many places are there which have great importance
so those should be seen with experts in that field to understand its value. Visits or
trips to architectural designs, monuments, culture, forts, Mahalakshmi temple,
Nature, santury can be organised with experts. Such trips will get tremendous
response. Field guides can also participate in such trips so that they will get
training. Some examples of trips are - Introcution to Rare plants with Dr. Madhukar
Bachulkar and Dr. S. R. Yadav, Visit to Historical monuments, forts, temples with
Dr. Amar Adake, Mandir and religious visit with Mr. Ramakant Raninga.
25) Kolhapur Mall – Karveer -
Some of the products made in Kolhapur are specific to Kolhapur and are the
speciality of the Kolhapur, but producers lack in selling and marketing. If a
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Kolhapur Mall is developed on the Pune-Banglore Highway near to Airport then it
will be a platform for sale and display of Kolhapuri Products.
Some of the products which can be kept in Kolhapur Mall are as follows -
Jaggery Sfurti Products Kolhauri Nonveg Kolhapuri Chatani
Sugar Products by
Flowers
and
Kolhapuri Chilli (Mirachi)
Chetana
Fruits
Garment Products from ITI Vegetables,
Kolhapuri
traditional
brinjals
Krishna
from
ornaments- Saaj, Nath
Pedha Products of Gokul Basundi Souvenir
Bakery Products of
Brinjal
and
Rice, Turmuric, Nachani
Warana
Zunaka Bhakari
Chirmure Parts of machines Ice-cream Kolhapuri Chilli powder
Cashew Books Jack-fruit, Jamun,
Kolhapuri leather footwear
Bakarwadi Products by
Forest products
Sugarcane juice
Paintings
Helpers
of
Handicap
Kavath Barfi Photo frames Medicinal plants Bhadang
Sugarcane Instruments Kolhapuri Misal Kolhapuri black spices
powder (Kala Masala)
Bhel Sculptures Kharvas Pheta
Selling counters of Product, information of agencies, advertisements, open
theatre can be developed in Kolhapur Mall. All the other facilities can be made
available in the multi storey bilding. Some art forms or folk arts can be
demonstrated in the Mall.
26) Kolhapur Festival (Out of Kolhapur) (Amhi Kolhapuri/ Kolhapuri Laibhari,…..) –
Cultural program based on Kolhapuri art forms is to be organised outside the
Kolhapur district. In the Kolhapur Festival different products, food items, articles,
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equipments, instruments, Souvenirs will be kept for selling. Such programs and
festivals will give an opportunity to invite people/ tourists/ visitors who have never
come to Kolhapur.
Entreprenures or professionals in the Kolhapur district will get a market,
artists will get a platform. Such festival can be run throughout the year at different
places.
27) Kolhapur Sports Complex –
Kolhapur is also recognised as Sports city (Krida nagari). The game of
Wrestling took Kolhapur on the world map. Many sport personalities received
international recognition in Common Wealth Games and Olympic games. Football
has also gained an importance the Kolhapur. A sports complex is need to be build
to develop sport’s man from Kolhapur for international and national games. People
can also be trained in lawn tennis, squash, games played with synthetic turf.
28) Medical Facilities and Convalescent Home –
There are Chh. Shahu Government Medical College and CPR hospitals in
Kolhapur. Private medical facilities for heart trouble, Cancer, eye care, dental
problems are widely available. From Konkan region and surrounding area many
people come to Kolhapur to take treatment.
Lotus Hospital, Aster Adhar, sai Cardiac Centre, Dr. Kole Hospital, Kaneri
math Hospital, Dabholkar Trust, Warana, Vaidya Panchakarm, City Hospital, Vasan
eye Care, Apple, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College etc. medical care centres are
available in Kolhapur.
Some patients are prescribed to take rest and get relaxed after or during a
prolonged treatment. For such patients Convalescent homes are needed. Such
Convalescent homes can be developed with the help of Kolhapur Medical
Association and other institutions in the medical field.
Potential sites for Convalescent homes are - Anuskura, Mahipalgad (Vaijanath),
Kanthugiri, Patgaon.
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29) Buddhist Cave Tourism –
Some of the Buddhist caves and their remains can be seen at Pohale,
Bhuye, Masai, Panhala, Palasamba, Gaganbavada. These caves are associated
with caves at Agashiv, karad and Panhalkaji near Dapoli. These caves can be
cleaned, repaired and rejuvenated for tourism. This can create an opportunity of
International tourism.
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Instructions for Intra-city Tourism –
- Formation of Organisation of all the associated components of tourism
- Authorisation of organisation / registration
- Logo/ Colour
- Membership
- Rules and regulations/ terms and Conditions
- Information Centre at ST Stand/ Railway Station/ Airport/ Hotel, Parking
- Information booklet/ registration counters
- Themewise travel plan – Halts – breakfast – Food – package
- Fixed rates
- Ban on use of plastic, smoking and alcohol drinking
- Organisation of cultural programs
- Themewise maps
- Repair/ mantainence/ parking facilities at tourist places
- Inter stae and intra state publicity
- Proper management
Instructions for transport/ Hotel professionals –
- All the professionals should get licences or renew the old licence.
- Registration with the Professional organisation
- Occupations or hotels should be classified/ standardised by organisation
- All the rules and regulations should be followed
- Rates and standard of service should be meticulously followed
- Proffessional should follow the colour coding and display the logo of
organisation provided for registered professionals.
- Information booklets and minimum standard facilities are to be provided to
costumer.
- Priority should be given to local people to run the Guest house, canteen,
snack spots which are developed developed for tourism.
- Other necessary facilities like gas, water, electricity should be provided with
priority.
- Advertising and publicity should be done.
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Do’s and Don’t’s at historical places –
1) Villages surrounding to the fort or historical place should be consider for
marking according to the historical references.
2) Current available transportation facilities are to be preferred to reach the fort
or historical place. Eg. Tracks, footpaths
3) If any constructions are necessary on the fort or nearby nearby area of fort
then construction should be done in such a way that it will not hamper the
original look or veiw of fort.
4) Slope from the fortress should be marked which will enhance the beauty and
historical value of fort.
5) No construction activities should be allowed on the slope of fort.
6) Advertisement boards, encroachments, vendors, constructions, road
development should be totally banned in the fort area.
7) New construction of tar, cement or kuccha roads should be totally restriced
in the fort area.
8) Any kind of wiring like electricity wiring, telephone wiring and advertising
board which will create an obstacle in the view of fort should be removed.
9) Parking places, wash rooms and canteen should not be constructed inside
the fort or adjacent to the fort.
10) To conserve the water sources on the fort like wells, tanks, lakes definite
measures need to be taken and the water source damaging activities should
be restricted.
11) Plants creating damage to repairing and restoration of fort should be
removed and replanted.
12) Fort should be dev eloped as a place for visit not as halting place. Tourism
in nearby villages should be promoted.
13) Tourism on the forts should be restricted for the period from Sun rise to Sun
set.
14) Artificial lighting should only be done if necessary.
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HUNAR SE ROZGAR
GUIDELINES
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF TOURISM
As part of the Suo-Motu initiatives of the Ministry of Tourism under the Scheme of
“Capacity Building for Service Providers”, it was decided to provide assistance to
Ministry of Tourism sponsored Institutes to conduct Skill Development Programmes
to be called “HUNAR SE ROZGAR”. The Programme offered short but quality
training courses covering (i) Food & Beverage Service and (ii) Food Production.
The programme was aimed at targeting persons with not much means and in need
to acquire skills facilitative to employment. The implementation of the programme
was subject to certain Guidelines.
TARGET GROUP
To target those who are minimum eighth pass and in the age group of 18 to 28
years. (The upper age limit has been raised to 28 years with effect from 11th
November, 2010).
COURSES OFFERED
The following four courses will be offered:
a) A six week full time course in Food & Beverage Service.
b) An eight week full time course in Food Production.
c) A six week full time course in Housekeeping Utility.
d) An eight week full time course in Bakery and Patisserie.
Each course will also have a built-in emphasis on improving the trainees in
behavior and attitudes in order to enhance their market acceptability.
(The courses in Housekeeping Utility and Bakery and Patisserie have been
introduced with effect from 17th August, 2011).
Conduct of the Programme
The Programme will be implemented through the Institutes of Hotel Management,
Food Craft Institutes sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and the India Tourism
Development Corporation (ITDC).
Intake and selection
A class will have a minimum of 25 trainees and a maximum of 30. However, the
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programme will have an inclusive nature. In case the number of eligible candidates
exceeds the requirement of a batch, and there is a requirement of additional
batches, the Implementing Agency will concurrently or in phases run more batches
depending on its institutional capacity. In case of phasing, the scheduling of
candidates between batches will be on first-cum-first -admitted basis. The
Implementing Agency will maintain a register of applications which will also indicate
the date of receipt of each.
Minimum target
Each Implementing Agency will conduct the Programme in such a way that the
maximum targets set by the Ministry of Tourism is not only achieved but also
exceeded to the maximum extent possible.
Course contents
The training contents and modules will be the same for all the Implementing
Agencies and will be made available to them by the National Council of Hotel
Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT).
Publicity
The Implementing Agencies will publicize the programme by inserting advertisement
in the newspapers and also putting it on its respective websites. The Implementing
Agencies will also publicize the programme to the Trade Associations, State
Tourism Corporations and Vyapaar Mandals through interaction / workshops etc.
Talks on TV / Radio channels may also be arranged.
Faculty
In order to maintain the quality of regular courses as well as “Hunar Se Rozgar”
initiative the faculty arrangements for undertaking the 6 to 8 weeks courses would
be as under:
a) The IHMs will have option of implementing these short duration courses either
by using their regular faculty or by hiring additional faculty on contractual basis.
b) In case the Central IHMs decide to appoint additional contractual Teachers for
the short duration courses their additional strength will be reckoned strictly on the
basis of the SIU norms on faculty: student ratio (i.e. 1 teacher for every 25
students). Having ascertained the requirement, up to one additional faculty can be
deployed after following the due process and taking approval of the Chairperson. If
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more than one additional faculty is required, then the Central IHMs will take prior
approval of the Ministry of Tourism.
c) If the IHMs implement the courses through the existing faculty, it will be ensured
that the involvement of existing teaching and non teaching faculty will not
compromise the quality of the regular courses or the normal work.
d) The total honorarium/remuneration payable to the existing teaching and
nonteaching staff for any work of arduous and intermittent nature, including
classes conducted or assistance rendered for the conduct of “Hunar Se
Rozgar” shall not exceed Rs. 5,000/- per annum under any circumstances. The
approval of the competent authority, as prescribed under the Fundamental Rules,
shall be obtained before such sanction.
Application fees
There will be no application or course fees chargeable to the applicant / eventual
trainee.
Stipend
A trainee with a minimum attendance of 90% will be paid lump sum stipend of
Rs.1,500/- in respect of the 6 weeks course and Rs.2,000/- in respect of the 8
weeks course. The stipend will be paid in two equal instalments – first one in the
middle of the Programme and the other at its conclusion.
Certification
The trainees with minimum attendance of 90 % will be required to appear in an
end of the course test and those who pass it successfully will be awarded joint
certificate of the NCHMCT / Implementing Agency concerned. For the purpose of
this test, there will be one internal and one external examiner – the latter will be
drawn from a panel firmed up by the NCHMCT. The Principal will have the
discretion for the reasons to be recorded in writing to relax the attendance norm by
10% for the purpose of stipend and appearance in test.
Funding of the Programme
The Programme will be funded under the MoT’s Scheme of Capacity Building for
Service Providers under Suo Motu Initiatives. Funds will be extended to the
Implementing Agencies in advance based on the annual target fixed. Subsequent
release of funds will be upon receipt of Utilization Certificate and consolidated
accounts as sustained against the indicated norms.
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The Guidelines for the selection and grant of guide license to Regional
Level Tourist Guides (RLG) – 2011
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Guides play a vital role in bringing satisfaction to tourists visiting a
country / region / state. The opportunity of direct interaction with the tourists
makes them all the more responsible for projecting the correct image of the
country / region, giving factually correct information about the destination,
ensuring the safety and well being of the tourists as well as pleasant and
satisfying stay for them during their visits.
The institution of guides is a basic component of the infrastructural
requirement both for International and Domestic tourism. There has been a
steady increase in the international tourist arrivals. Further, as a result of
increasing affluence, there is also a significant increase in domestic tourist
movement. The last Guidelines for selection, training and licensing of
Regional Level Tourist Guides were issued in February 2007. The
Government of India has decided to continue the Regional Level Guide
training course, including the refresher course, on a regular basis in order to
meet the increasing demand for guides both for the international and
domestic tourists.
The four categories of Regional Level Tourist Guides as per the following
details:-
i) General: There would be regional level guides who would be authorized
to work in their respective regions on a full time basis.
ii) General – Linguistic: Linguists with fluency in foreign languages (apart
from English), such as French, German, Spanish, Korean, Russian,
Japanese, Thai, Arabic, Hungarian, Polish, Hebrew, Chinese etc., as
identified by the Ministry from time to time would be approved under this
category.
iii) Expert Guides: In order to encourage scholars, specialists etc., in the
fields of Tourism, Indian History, Architecture, Culture, Wild Life and other
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elated fields of tourism, there would be a special category of Regional
Level Tourist Guides known as Expert Guides.
iv) Expert – Linguistic: This category of Regional Level Tourist Guides would
be scholars, specialists etc., in the fields of Tourism, Indian History /
Architecture / Culture/ Archaeology / Wildlife or other related fields of
Tourism with fluency in foreign languages (apart from English), such as
French, German, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Japanese, Thai, Arabic,
Hungarian, Polish, Hebrew, Chinese etc., as identified by the Ministry from
time to time would be approved under this category.
Eligibility:
1 Educational qualification(s):
The following educational qualifications are prescribed for the selection of
tourist guides and all applicants should have fulfilled the criteria on or before
the
date of publication of the first advertisement for selection and training.
1.1 General:
(a) (i) A Graduate of a recognized University or
(ii) Holder of three year Degree in Tourism / Hospitality or
(iii) Diploma in Archaeology from an Institute recognized by UGC,
Association of
Indian Universities (AIU), AICTE or any other State / Central
Government body.
(b) Fluency in English language is essential. Candidate should have studied
English as
a subject at 10 plus 2 levels.
1.2 General Linguistic:
(a) (i) A Graduate of a recognized University or
(ii) Holder of three year Degree in Tourism / Hospitality or
(iii) Diploma in Archaeology from an Institute recognized by UGC,
Association of
Indian Universities (AIU), AICTE or any other State / Central
Government body.
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(b) Candidates should have knowledge and fluency in a foreign language
(apart from
English). The fluency shall be tested at the time of written examination
which shall be
given in the foreign language selected by the Candidate for which he /
she aspires to
become a linguistic guide.
1.3 Expert Guides:
a) Doctorate in the field of Tourism, Indian History / Architecture / Culture/
Archaeology /
Wildlife or other related fields of Tourism.
b) Fluency in English language is essential.
1.4 Expert – Linguistic:
(a) Doctorate in the fields of Tourism, Indian History/ Architecture/ Culture/
Archaeology/
Wildlife or other related fields of Tourism.
(b) Candidates should have knowledge and fluency in a foreign language
(apart from English), in terms of reading, writing and speaking. The
fluency shall be tested at the time of written test which shall be given in
the foreign language selected by the Candidate for which he / she
aspires to become an Expert Linguistic guide.
1.5 Eligibility of State Level Guides:
The State level Guides under guidelines approved by any of the States /
Union Territory Administrations would also be eligible to apply for licenses
to work as Regional level Guides provided they qualify (a) the common
selection process based on merit as detailed above for the selection of
various categories of RLGs and (b) the examination and viva voce after
the training.
1.6 Age Limit:
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The applicant should be at least 20 years of age on the date of the first
advertisement appearing in the media for selection of above mentioned
categories of Tourist Guides.
Process of selection:
1.1 The assessment of the requirement of Tourist Guides, region-wise, could
be as per the inbound tourist arrivals etc., availability of assignments to
guides etc., and would normally be done once in two years by the
Ministry through a pre-defined process involving the stake holders.
1.2 The process of selection would be undertaken by the Indian Institute of
Tourism & Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior or any other Institute
designated by the Ministry of Tourism for conducting this process.
1.3 The applications shall be invited through open advertisement specifying
the seats available for training, region wise. Applicants shall submit their
applications in the prescribed Proforma along with photocopies of all
documents required as proof of their eligibility and in no case; applicants
would be allowed to submit any additional documents as proof at a later
stage.
Entrance Test:
2.1 An entrance test would be conducted to evaluate the general intelligence
and suitability of applicants for admission to guide training. The entrance test
would be of three hours duration and cover the following subjects:
(a) Knowledge of monuments / tourism destinations In the region - 100
marks
(b) Indian history & Indian Culture - 100 marks
(c) General Knowledge - 100 marks
Note:
(i) For Linguist Guides, the written test would be conducted in the concerned
foreign language.
(ii) All applicants shall obtain at least 150 marks out of total marks of 300
for qualifying the written test.
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Preparation of Merit List:
A merit list of all applicants who pass the entrance test would be prepared
on the basis of aggregated marks.
Counseling, document verification and allotment of training seats:
4.1 On the basis of merit in the entrance test, the qualifying applicants
would be called for an open counseling and documents verification. The
admission against available seats would be offered strictly on the basis of
merit basis subject to fulfillment of all the prescribed eligibility conditions.
The candidates shall present themselves in person to claim seat for
training and shall report on the time and at the venue notified by IITTM
or the designated institute.
4.2 The applicants shall submit all original documents for verification at the
time of counseling. Failure to produce original documents would lead to
rejection of candidature.
Note:
i. In no case would qualifying the written test give right of admission to
training. The seats advertised for training would be allotted strictly as per
the merit list of the qualifying written test. In case the number of
candidates qualifying the written test happens to be lesser than the
number of seats available, the admission would be limited to the
qualifying candidates only.
ii. All documents submitted by candidates shall be sent for verification to the
issuing agencies. If the documents are not verifiable or found to be
incorrect at any time during the training, the candidature of applicant
would be cancelled.
5. Guide Training Courses:
5.1 Duration and Training inputs:
The duration of the Guide Training Courses and training inputs are as
under:
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Name of Course
Regional Level Tourist
Guide – General /
General Linguistic
Regional Level Tourist
Guide Training - Expert
Guides / Expert
Linguistic
Duration of class Duration of field Total training
room training training (Weeks) Duration
(Weeks)
(Weeks)
20 6 26
10 3 13
During the training, the trainees would be imparted knowledge of essential
guiding skills, tourism products / aspects of the States within the region, and
fair knowledge of social, political and economic policies etc., of the entire
country. The detailed syllabi would be laid down with the approval of
Ministry of Tourism and would be regularly updated.
5.2 Field Training:
(i) The field training would be given at all important Archaeological Survey of
India (ASI) Protected Monuments which are open to tourists and would also
include special practical training as well as visits to important landmarks,
places of interest etc., in the region. Before taking up such field training in
any of the ASI monument, ASI would be consulted in advance.
(ii) During the training course frequent group discussions shall be arranged
to improve their interactive and relational abilities.
(iii) After the training is over, the candidates would submit a report of their
learning before the viva-voce.
5.3 Examination consisting of a written test and viva voce at the end of
the training programme:
On the completion of training programme, all candidates would be evaluated
through an examination consisting of a written test and viva voce.
5.3.1 Written test:
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The written test would be of 200 marks covering the entire syllabus during
the training course and the guide -trainees must secure minimum 100 marks
in the written test to be eligible for viva voce.
5.3.2 Viva-Voce:
After passing the written test the trainees would undergo a viva voce test of
100 marks where the guiding skills, knowledge of the monuments /
destinations, communication skills, fluency in foreign language (wherever
applicable) etc., would be tested.
5.3.2.1 For General and Expert Tourist Guides a viva voce would be of 100
marks for testing the guiding skills, communication skills etc. The trainee has
to secure a minimum of 50 marks in the viva voce test to pass. The viva
voce shall be conducted by a panel of two external experts.
5.3.2.2 For General Linguistic and Expert Linguistic Tourist Guides the vivavoce
would be of 50 marks for the concerned language (conducted by one
external expert) and 50 marks for general guiding skills, knowledge of the
monuments / destinations, communication skills etc., (conducted by two
external experts). It would be essential to pass separately in both parts of
the viva voce by securing a minimum of 25 marks each. If a candidate fails
in any one part, he / she can re-appear in that part only as per rules of reappearance.
5.3.2.3 Trainees would be eligible for successful completion of guide training
certificate after passing both the written test and viva-voce.
5.4 Supplementary Examination:
In case the candidate does not secure minimum passing marks in the
written test or viva-voce after training; he would be given two opportunities
to appear for supplementary examination and viva voce, at an interval of
three months’, each counted from the date of declaration of last result. If a
candidate fails to pass in the supplementary chances, his candidature would
be cancelled. After all supplementary chances are exhausted; candidate
would have to seek fresh admission and repeat the guide selection and
training process.
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5.5 Attendance:
A minimum of 80 per cent attendance, both in class room teaching and field
training, taken separately, would be essential before taking the final
examination. However, relaxation up to 10% can be given by the Director,
IITTM or the concerned authority in the approved / designated Institute
handling / conducting the course, in genuine cases of sickness, specific
family circumstances or other - wise satisfactory reasons.
6. Issuance of guide license:
On successful completion of their guide training course, the successful
candidates would be issued Regional Level Tourist Guide License by the
Regional India Tourism Office(s), Government of India. The license would be
valid for a period of 03 years.
6.1 Verification of antecedents:
Prior to issuing of guiding license, the candidates would have to undergo a
verification of their antecedents through the Police and any adverse report
would lead to immediate disqualification of the candidate.
7. Renewal of guide license:
The Regional Level Tourist Guide licenses would be renewed every three
years and subject to the performance of guides and passing one Refresher
Course conducted by IITTM or any other institute identified/designated by the
Ministry.
The guide must submit the guide license for renewal 30 days prior to date
of expiry of its validity along with certificate of successful completion of
Refresher Course.
8. Frequency of refresher courses and the procedure for induction of
guides:
8.1. IITTM or the approved/designated Institute of the Ministry of Tourism
would conduct mandatory Refresher Courses for the guides who are due for
Renewal of the Regional Level Tourist Guide License. The Refresher
Courses would be conducted every year and the Regional level Tourist
Guides would have to participate in the Refresher Course within three years
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after / from the issuance of Guide license to him / her and thereafter, once
in five years. The licensed guides would be required to successfully pass
the Refresher Courses for Renewal of their licenses. The Courses would be
so organized that the guides are able to attend the same, prior to the
Renewal of guide license. The
designated Institute for the purpose of guide training, the syllabi etc., shall
be decided from time to time by Ministry of Tourism in consultation with the
stake holders and the institutes.
9. Course fee:
The selected candidates would be required to pay the course fee including
the examination fee. The fee would be decided by IITTM or the approved /
designated Institute in consultation with Ministry of Tourism. The fee
structure may vary from course to course. In addition, a fee, to be decided
by the Government of India from time to time, shall also be charged for
grant of a guide license, for renewal of a guide license and for issuance of
a duplicate guide license. All fees so collected would be non-refundable.
10. Other Conditions:
The Regional Level Tourist Guides would have to work as licensed guides
for a minimum of 90 days in a year.
11. Signing of Regulatory Terms and Conditions:
All Regional Level guides would be required to sign their acceptance and
observance of rules and regulations as prescribed by the Ministry of
Tourism, Government of India in the Terms and Conditions regulating the
conduct and performance of licensed guides, prior to their being issued a
guide license.
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GUIDELINES FOR RECOGNITION / RENEWAL OR EXTENSION AS AN
APPROVED DOMESTIC TOUR OPERATOR (DTO)
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
1. The aims & objectives of the scheme for recognition of Domestic Tour
Operator (DTO) are to encourage quality standard and service in this
category so as to promote tourism in India. This is a voluntary scheme open
to all bonafide tour operators to bring them in organized sector.
2. Definition: A DTO is the one who makes arrangements for transport,
accommodation, sightseeing, entertainment and other tourism related services
for domestic tourists.
3. The application for approval shall be addressed to the Assistant Director
General, Travel Trade Division, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India,
Room No. 23, C – 1 Hutments, Dalhousie Road, New Delhi – 110 011, Tel
No. 011 2301 2805, Fax No. 011 2301 9476, Email ID:
sanjay.singh1@nic.in.
4. The application for renewal / extension shall be addressed to the RD of
the concerned region as per the following addresses:-
a) The Regional Director (East), India Tourism, “Embassy”, 4, Shakespeare
Sarani, Kolkata – 700 071, West Bengal. Phone No. (033) 2282 5813 / 2282
1475, Fax: (033) 2282 3521, Email: indtour6100@dataone.in
b) The Regional Director (West), India Tourism, 123, M. Karve Road, Opp.
Church Gate, Mumbai – 400 020, Maharashtra. Phone No. (022) 2208 3263
/ 2207 4333 / 2207 4334, Fax: (022) 2201 4496, Email:,
indiatourism@vsnl.com , regdir.indtour@gmail.com
c) The Regional Director (North), India Tourism, 88 – Janpath, New Delhi
110 001. Phone No. (011) 2332 0342 / 2332 0005 / 2332 0008, Fax: (011)
2332 0109, Email: goitodelhi@nic.in
d) The Regional Director (South), India Tourism, 154, Anna Salai, Chennai –
600 002, Tamil Nadu. Phone No. (044) 2846 0285 / 2846 1459, Fax: (044)
2846 0193, Email: indtour@dataone.in
e) The Regional Director (North – East), India Tourism, Asom Paryatan
Bhawan, 3rd Floor, Near Nepali Mandir, A. K. Azad Road, Paltan Bazar,
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Guwahati – 781 008, Assam. Phone No. (0361) 273 7554, Fax No. (0361)
273 7553, Email: indtourguwahati@nic.in
5. The recognition as an approved DTO shall be granted by the Ministry of
Tourism (MOT), Government of India (GOI), New Delhi initially, for five
years, based on the Inspection Report / Recommendations of a Committee
comprising the concerned Regional Director (RD) and a member of
Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI).
6. The renewal / extension, thereafter, shall be granted for five years after
inspection conducted by a Committee comprising of concerned RD and a
member of ADTOI, on an application made by the DTO along with the
requisite fee / documents.
7. The documents received from applicants after scrutiny in all respects
would be acknowledged by the Travel Trade Division (TT Division) in MOT
in respect of first approval and by the concerned RD for renewal or
extension. The inspection for first approval / renewal or extension shall be
conducted by the Inspection Team within a period of sixty working days from
the receipt of complete application.
8. The following conditions must be fulfilled by the DTO for grant of
recognition / renewal or extension by MOT:
i) The application for grant of recognition / renewal or extension shall be in
the prescribed form and submitted in duplicate along with the required
documents.
ii) DTO should have a minimum Paid up Capital (Capital employed) of Rs.
3.00 lakh for rest of India and Rs. 50, 000/- for the agencies located in the
North – Eastern region, remote and rural areas duly supported by the latest
audited Balance Sheet / firm’s Statutory Auditor’s certificate.
iii) The turn-over of the firm from domestic tour operation business only
should be a minimum of Rs. 20.00 lakh duly supported by firm’s Statutory
Auditor’s certificate.
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iv) DTO should have an office under the charge of the owner or a full time
member of their staff, who is adequately trained / experienced in matters
regarding transport, accommodation, currency, customs regulations and
general information about tourism and travel related services. However,
greater emphasis may be given to effective communication skills in Hindi
and English. There should be a minimum of four qualified staff out of which
at least one should have Diploma / Degree in Tourism & Travel
Management from a recognized University, IITTM or an institution approved
by AICTE. The owner of the firm would be included as one of the qualified
employees. The academic qualifications may be relaxed in case of the other
two staff members who are exceptionally experienced personnel in Airlines,
Shipping, Transport, PR Agencies, Hotels and other corporate bodies and
those who have two years experience with MOT
approved tour operators.
For the agencies located in the North – Eastern region, remote and
rural areas, there should be a minimum of two staff out of which one should
be a qualified employee with a Diploma / Degree in Tourism & Travel
Management from a recognized University, IITTM or an institution approved
by AICTE. The owner of the firm would be included as one of the qualified
employees.
v) DTO should have been in operation for a minimum period of one year
before the date of application.
vi) The minimum office space should be at least 150 sq. ft for rest of India
and 100 sq. ft for hilly areas which are above 1000 meters from sea
level. Besides, the office should be located in neat and clean surroundings
and equipped with telephone, fax and
computer/computer reservation system etc. There should be sufficient space
for reception and easy access to toilets.
vii) DTO should be an income tax assessee and should have filed Income
Tax Returns for the last or current assessment year. They should have
registered for Service Tax and made full payment of the assessed service
tax for the preceding year.
viii) For the monuments protected under the Ancient Monuments and
Archaeological Sites & Remains Act, 1958 (24 of 1958), the DTOs should
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deploy / engage the services of Regional Level Tourist Guides trained and
licensed by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India or other guides
authorized by the Government of India or under orders of the Hon’ble
Court(s). For other monuments and destinations, the guides authorized under
the orders of the appropriate authority, if any, of the concerned monument /
destination should be deployed / engaged by DTOs.
ix) DTO shall contract / use approved specialized agencies in the field of
Adventure Options and related services for the tourists.
9. DTO would be required to pay a non - refundable fee of Rs.3, 000/-
while applying for the recognition and renewal of Head Office as well as
each Branch Office. The fee would be made payable to the Pay & Accounts
Officer, Ministry of Tourism in the form of a Bank Draft.
10. DTO should adhere to the tenets of the Code of Conduct for “Safe &
Honourable Tourism” for which the following action would have to be taken:
(i) A signed copy of the pledge of commitment towards “Safe & Honourable
Tourism” should be attached with the application. The pledge is attached in
English & Hindi as Annexure I & II, respectively.
(ii) On the day a staff member joins the DTO, he / she would be required
to take / sign the pledge. The pledge would be incorporated in the
appointment letter / joining report of the staff.
(iii) Two focal points would be nominated (i.e., from HRD, security side etc.)
at the time of applying for approval by the DTO in the case of organizations
which have more than 25 personnel. In the case of DTOs with less than 25
personnel, one focal point would have to be nominated.
(iv) The training would be provided to the staff of the approved DTO by
MOT under its Capacity Building of Service Providers (CBSP) scheme in
connection with “Safe & Honourable Tourism”. The focal points of the DTO
would be trained first within first six months of MOT approval. Subsequently,
the trained focal points in turn would impart further in – house training to the
staff which would be arranged within next six months.
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(v) The Pledge of Commitment towards “Safe & Honourable Tourism” would
have to be displayed by the DTO prominently in the front office area / lobby
of the service provider.
(vi) The signatories of the Code of Conduct would be required to maintain a
record of action taken by them in compliance of the provisions of this para,
which shall be kept in their office & shown to the Committee(s) at the time
of renewal.
11. The recognition / renewal or extension would be granted to the Head
Office of the DTO. The Branch offices of DTO would be approved along
with the Head Office or subsequently, provided the particulars of the Branch
offices are submitted to MOT for recognition and for renewal or extension to
the concerned RD and accepted by it.
12. DTO so granted recognition / renewal or extension shall be entitled to
such incentives and concessions as may be granted by the Government
from time to time and shall abide by the terms and conditions of recognition
as prescribed from time to time by the MOT, GOI.
13. DTO would have to report action taken by them in their Annual Report
which shall be kept with them & shown to the Committee(s) at the time of
renewal.
14. Even though the scheme of granting approval of recognition to service
providers of Travel Trade is voluntary, in nature, there is a need to have a
pro - active role of MOT and Travel Trade to ensure that more and more
service providers seek approval and then service the tourists. There is also
a need to educate the stakeholders as well as consumers against the
potential risk of availing services through the unapproved service providers.
15. It shall be mandatory for an approved service provider of Travel Trade
to prominently display the Certificate of approval of recognition / renewal or
extension
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given by MOT in the office by pasting it on a board or in a picture frame
so that it is visible to a potential tourist.
16. The decision of MOT, GOI in the matter of recognition / renewal or
extension shall be final. However, MOT may in their discretion refuse to
recognize / renew or extend any firm or withdraw / withhold at any time
recognition / renewal already granted with the approval of the Competent
Authority. Before such a decision is taken, necessary Show Cause Notice
would invariably be issued and the reply considered on merit. This would be
done after careful consideration and generally as a last resort.
Circumstances in which withdrawal is effected would also be indicated.
GUIDELINES FOR RECOGNITION / RENEWAL OR EXTENSION AS AN
APPROVED INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR (ITO)
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
1. The aims and objectives of the scheme for recognition of Inbound Tour
Operator (ITO) are to encourage quality standard and service in this
category so as to promote tourism in India and abroad. This is a voluntary
scheme open to all bonafide tour operators to bring them in organized
sector.
2. Definition: An ITO is the one who makes arrangements for transport,
accommodation, sight seeing, entertainment and other tourism related
services for foreign tourists.
3. The application for approval shall be addressed to the Assistant Director
General, Travel Trade Division, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India,
Room No. 23, C – 1 Hutments, Dalhousie Road, New Delhi – 110 011, Tel
No. 011 2301 2805, Fax No. 011 2301 9476, Email ID:
sanjay.singh1@nic.in.
4. The application for renewal / extension shall be addressed to the RD of
the concerned region as per the following addresses:- a) The Regional
Director (East), India Tourism, “Embassy”, 4, Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata –
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700 071, West Bengal. Phone No. (033) 2282 5813 / 2282 1475, Fax: (033)
2282 3521, Email: indtour6100@dataone.in
b) The Regional Director (West), India Tourism, 123, M. Karve Road, Opp.
Church Gate, Mumbai – 400 020, Maharashtra. Phone No. (022) 2208 3263
/ 2207 4333 / 2207 4334, Fax: (022) 2201 4496, Email:,
indiatourism@vsnl.com , regdir.indtour@gmail.com
c) The Regional Director (North), India Tourism, 88 – Janpath, New Delhi
110 001. Phone No. (011) 2332 0342 / 2332 0005 / 2332 0008, Fax: (011)
2332 0109, Email: goitodelhi@nic.in
d) The Regional Director (South), India Tourism, 154, Anna Salai, Chennai –
600 002, Tamil Nadu. Phone No. (044) 2846 0285 / 2846 1459, Fax: (044)
2846 0193, Email: indtour@dataone.in
e) The Regional Director (North – East), India Tourism, Asom Paryatan
Bhawan, 3rd Floor, Near Nepali Mandir, A. K. Azad Road, Paltan Bazar,
Guwahati – 781 008, Assam. Phone No. (0361) 273 7554, Fax No. (0361)
273 7553, Email: indtourguwahati@nic.in
5. The recognition as an approved DTO shall be granted by the Ministry of
Tourism (MOT), Government of India (GOI), New Delhi initially, for five
years, based on the Inspection Report / Recommendations of a Committee
comprising the concerned Regional Director (RD) and a member of Indian
Association of Tour Operators (IATO).
6. The renewal / extension, thereafter, shall be granted for five years after
inspection conducted by a Committee comprising of concerned RD and a
member of IATO, on an application made by ITO along with the requisite
fee / documents.
7. The documents received from applicants after scrutiny in all respects
would be acknowledged by the Travel Trade Division (TT Division) in MOT
in respect of first approval and by the concerned RD for renewal or
extension. The inspection for first approval / renewal or extension shall be
conducted by the Inspection Team within a period of sixty working days from
the receipt of complete application.
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8. The following conditions must be fulfilled by ITO for grant of recognition /
renewal or extension by MOT:
i) The application for grant of recognition / renewal or extension shall be in
the prescribed form and submitted in duplicate along with the required
documents.
(ii) ITO located in rest of India should have a minimum Paid up Capital (or
Capital employed) of Rs.3.00 lakh and Rs. 50,000/- in the case of North –
Eastern region, remote and rural areas, duly supported by the latest Audited
Balance Sheet / certificate of the Statutory Auditor of the firm.
(iii) The turn-over in terms of foreign exchange earnings by the firm from
inbound tour operations only during the preceding financial year or calendar
year should be a minimum of Rs. 25.00 lakh for rest of India and Rs. 5.00
lakh for the North – Eastern region, remote and rural areas duly supported
by firm’s Statutory Auditor’s certificate. However, for the North – Eastern
Region, the firm’s turn – over in Rupee earnings would be treated as
Foreign Exchange earnings, provided there is documentary evidence that
such earnings are from inbound tour operations only. This could be
certified by the firm’s Statutory Auditor.
(iv) ITO should have an office under the charge of the owner or a full time
member of their staff, who is adequately trained / experienced in matters
regarding transport, accommodation, currency, customs regulations and
general information about tourism and travel related services. However,
greater emphasis may be given to effective communication skills and
knowledge of foreign language other than English.
There should be a minimum of four qualified staff out of which at
least one should have Diploma / Degree in Tourism & Travel Management
from a recognized University, IITTM or an institution approved by AICTE.
The owner of the firm would be included as one of the qualified employees.
The academic qualifications may be relaxed in case of the other two
staff members who are exceptionally experienced personnel in Airlines,
Shipping, Transport, PR Agencies, Hotels and other corporate bodies and
those who have two years experience with MOT approved tour operators.
For the agencies located in the North – Eastern region, remote and
rural areas, there should be a minimum of two staff out of which one should
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e a qualified employee with a Diploma / Degree in Tourism & Travel
Management from a recognized University, IITTM or an institution approved
by AICTE. The owner of the firm would be included as one of the qualified
employees.
(v) ITO should have been in operation for a minimum period of one year
before the date of application.
(vi) The minimum office space should be at least 150 sq. ft for rest of India
and 100 sq. ft for hilly areas which are above 1000 meters from sea
level. Besides, the office may be located in neat and clean surroundings
and equipped with telephone, fax and computer reservation system etc.
There should be sufficient space for reception and easy access to toilets.
(vii) ITO should be an income tax assesse and should have filed Income
Tax Returns for the last or current assessment year.
(viii) For the monuments protected under the Ancient Monuments and
Archaeological Sites & Remains Act, 1958 (24 of 1958), the ITOs should
deploy / engage the services of Regional Level Tourist Guides trained and
licensed by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India or other guides
authorized by the Government of India or under orders of the Hon’ble
Court(s). For other monuments and destinations, the guides authorized under
the orders of the appropriate authority, if any, of the concerned monument /
destination should be deployed / engaged by ITOs.
(xi) ITO shall contract / use approved specialized agencies in the field of
adventure options and related services for the tourists
9. ITO would be required to pay a non - refundable fee of Rs.3, 000/- while
applying for the recognition and renewal of Head Office as well as each
Branch Office. The fee would be made payable to the Pay & Accounts
Officer, Ministry of Tourism in the form of a Bank Draft.
10. The ITO should adhere to the tenets of the Code of Conduct for “Safe
& Honourable Tourism” for which the following action would have to be
taken:
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(i) A signed copy of the pledge of commitment towards “Safe & Honourable
Tourism” should be attached with the application. The pledge is attached in
English & Hindi as Annexure I & II, respectively.
(ii) On the day a staff member joins the ITO, he / she would be required to
take / sign the pledge. The pledge would be incorporated in the appointment
letter / joining report of the staff.
(iii) Two focal points would be nominated (i.e., from HRD, security side etc.)
at the time of applying for approval by the ITO in the case of organizations
which have more than 25 personnel. In the case of ITO with less than 25
personnel, one focal point would have to be nominated.
(iv) The training would be provided to the staff of the approved ITO by MOT
under its Capacity Building of Service Providers (CBSP) scheme in
connection with “Safe & Honourable Tourism”. The focal points of the ITO
would be trained first within first six months of MOT approval. Subsequently,
the trained focal points in turn would impart further in – house training to the
staff which would be arranged within next six months.
(v) The Pledge of Commitment towards “Safe & Honourable Tourism” would
have to be displayed by the ITO prominently in the front office area / lobby
of the service provider.
(vi) The signatories of the Code of Conduct would be required to maintain a
record of action taken by them in compliance of the provisions of this para,
which shall be kept in their office & shown to the Committee(s) at the time
of renewal.
11. The recognition / renewal or extension would be granted to the Head
Office of the ITO. The Branch offices of ITO would be approved along with
the Head Office or subsequently, provided the particulars of the Branch
offices are submitted to MOT for recognition and for renewal or extension to
the concerned RD and accepted by it.
12. ITO so granted recognition / renewal or extension shall be entitled to
such incentives and concessions as may be granted by the Government
from time to time and shall abide by the terms and conditions of recognition
as prescribed from time to time by MOT, GOI.
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13. ITO would have to report action taken by them in their Annual Report
which shall be kept with them & shown to the Committee(s) at the time of
renewal.
14. Even though the scheme of granting approval of recognition to service
providers of Travel Trade is voluntary, in nature, there is a need to have a
pro - active role of MOT and Travel Trade to ensure that more and more
service providers seek approval and then service the tourists. There is also
a need to educate the stakeholders as well as consumers against the
potential risk of availing services through the unapproved service providers.
15. It shall be mandatory for an approved service provider of Travel Trade
to prominently display the Certificate of approval of recognition / renewal or
extension given by MOT in the office by pasting it on a board or in a
picture frame so that it is visible to a potential tourist.
16. The decision of MOT, GOI in the matter of recognition / renewal or
extension shall be final. However, MOT may in their discretion refuse to
recognize / renew or extend any firm or withdraw / withhold at any time
recognition / renewal already granted with the approval of the Competent
Authority. Before such a decision is taken, necessary Show Cause Notice
would invariably be issued and the reply considered on merit. This would be
done after careful consideration and generally as a last resort.
Circumstances in which withdrawal is effected would also be indicated.
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Packages for Tourists
Package 1. Kolhapur City :- Ambabai Darshan – Bhavani Mandap – Vitthal temple –
Town Hall Museum – New Palace museum, Madhare Art Gallery – Birth place of
Chh. Shahu (Shahu Janm Sthal) - Rankala
Other: - Nav Gurga Darshan, Shivaji ‘university, Khasbag Maidan, Keshavrao
Bhosale theatre
Package 2. Kolhapur –Panhala- Jotiba :- Ambabai darshan, Panhala fort, Jotiba
temple.
Package 3. Panhala – Jotiba :- Panhala fort, Masud-male, Waghbil, Pawangad,
Masai platue.
Jotiba temple, Sadale - Madale.
Package 4. Shahuwadi:- Vishalgad, Chandoli, Pawankhind, Manoli Devrai, Amba,
Kadavi, Udgiri, Yelwanjugai.
Package 5. Shahuwadi - Gaganbawada :- Vishalgad, Chandoli, Pawankhind,
Anuskura, Gaganbawada fort, Palasamba, Gagangiri, Kode, Sangashi, Kumbhi.
Package 6. Gaganbawada :- Anuskura, Gaganbawada fort, Palasamba, Gagangiri
maharaj math, Kode, Dhamni, kumbhi, Borbet, Sangashi, Morjai Karul-Bhuibawada
Ghat..
Package 7. Radhanagri :- Dajipur Sanctuary, Shivgad, Durgamanwad, Gaibi,
Radhanagari dam, Kalammawadi, Tulsi, Rautwade waterfalls, Fonda ghat.
Package 8. Radhanagari - Gaganbawada :- Radhanagari dam, ,Dajipur sanctuary,
Durgamanwad, Gaganbawada fort, Palasamba, Gagangiri maharaj temple.
Package 9. Radhanagari – Bhudargad :- Radhanagari dam, Dajipur sanctuary,
Kalammawadi - Wakighol, Rangana fort, Pali devrai, Patgaon – Mouni math &
Mouni vidyapeeth, Bhudargad.
Package 10 . Bhudargad :- Bhudargad fort, Rangana fort, Devrai pali, Mouni
vidyapeeth & mouni math, Nadi ghat, Patgaon, Wakighol, Shengaon.
Package 11. Chandgad :-
Pargad, Gandharvagad, Kalanandigad, Mahipalgad,
Pargad, Tilari ghat, Kolik , Jangamhatti, Suleran, Kitawade.
Package 12. Chandgad - Ajara :- Pargad, Gandharvagad, Kalanidhigad,
Mahipalgad, Pargad, Ramtirth, ,Amboli, Kitawade, Choukul waterfalls.
Package 13. Ajara :- Ramteerth, Kitawade, Choukul Waterfalls, Jain temple.
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Package 14. Kagal :- Laxmi tekadi, Jaysingrao lake, Dargah, Five star MIDC,
Hupari, Kapashi.
Package 15. Hatkanangle :- Alamprabhu, Narande, Shiroli, Atigre, Kunthugiri,
Bahuballi, Ramling, Shiroli, Pethvadgaon.
Package 16. Kagal - Hatkanangle :- Laxmi hill, Jaysingrav lake, Allamprabhu,
Narande, Shiroli, Atigre, Kunthugiri, Bahubali, Ramling, Five star Industrial area,
Hupari, Ichalkaranji.
Package 17 . Shirol :- Khidrapur, Green house, Nrusinhawadi, Shirol, Wadi
sangam, Sugar factory, Green house.
Package 18. Shirol – Hatkanangle :- Khidrapur, Nrusinhawadi, Allamprabhu,
Narande, Kunthugiri , Bahubali, Ramling.
Package 19. Karveer :- Mahalaxmi temple, Kaneriwadi, Katyayni, Beed, Aare,
Bahireshwar, Prayag Chikhali, Sadale- Madale, Shiroli, Gokulshirgaon, K. I. T.
College.
Package 20. Industrial :- Kagal Five star MIDC, Hupari, Gokulshirgaon.
Package 21. Educational – Shivaji University, Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Bharati
University, D. K. T. E., K. I. T., Dalvi’s Arts, Kalamandir, I. T. I.
Package 22. Forest
:- Amba, Chandoli, Allamprabhu, Kunthugiri, Vishalgad,
Gaganbawada- Palasamba, Radhanagari Sanctuary Chandgad – Ajara – Tilari.
Panhala-Pawangad- Masai.
Package 23. Water :- Radhanagari, Kalammawadi, Rautwadi.
Kolhapur city - Rankala, Kaneri, Panchaganga river.
Jaysingrav lake Jangamhatti, Tilari.
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List of Funding Agencies for Kolhapur Tourism Development
Sr.
Name of Agency /
Type of Work / Subject
No
Contact Details
1. World Monuments Fund (World
Monuments Watch)
Contacts - watch@wmf.org
2. Indian Foundation for Arts
Contacts - India Foundation for the Arts
'Apurva' Ground Floor, No 259, 4th
Cross,
Raj Mahal Vilas IInd Stage, IInd Block,
Bangalore, India - 560 094
Tel: 91-80-2341 4681 / 82
Fax: 91-80-2341 2683
3. National Culture Fund, Ministry of
Culture
Contacts –www.asi.nic.in
- Director General Archaeological
Survey of IndiaJanapath, New
Delhi, 110011
Ph: 011-23013574; 011-
23019487 (f)email:
directorgeneralasi@gmail.c
om
Funds for Heritage sites from all time periods –
ancient to modern – are eligible for inclusion
on the Watch. Sites may include residential,
civic, commercial, military, or religious
architecture; engineering and industrial works;
cultural landscapes; archaeological sites; and
townscapes and historic city centers.
Grants to individuals and organizations with
the aim of filling important gaps in private and
public assistance for culture and the arts in
India.
IFA's grants support all forms of cultural
expression, while accommodating work that
falls outside specific domains of art, blurs
disciplinary boundaries or anticipates new
modes of artistic production and presentation
Funds for – (a) Pro-active generation of
projects and sponsorship to bring about
visible improvements at monuments and sites,
heritage complexes
and their environs.
(b) To bring monuments back into the lifestyle
and culture of local
communities.
(c) Promotional activities in the form of
organized concerts, theatre,cultural shows,
location shoots for films T.V., lectures,
community ,festivals etc. be permitted
wherever feasible as per ASI regulations.
(d) Environmental development in and around
the heritage sites.
(e) Structural conservation, chemical
preservation and refurbishmentof the
monuments.
(f) Display of cultural notice boards, direction
boards, signage etc.
(g) Providing visitor friendly amenities.
(h) Providing popular authentic historical
literature.
(i) Improvement and upgradation of existing
museums andcommissioning of new ones in
the vicinity of existing cultural
property.
(j) Illumination of monuments.
(k) Facility for tourists such as cafeterias,
parking lots, landscaping,setting up of
information centers, kiosks, cyber cafes,
souvenir
shops etc.
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4. Indian Heritage Society
Contact Details
Contact Name: Nirmala Phatarphekar,
Hon. Secretary
Address: 6W Navroze Apartments,
35 Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai
400026
Phone Number (s) : 91 22 23514872 /
23511359
5. The Indian National Trust for Art and
Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
Contact Name : Mr. Ashok Panda, Co-
Convenor
Address : 62 rue Aurobindo, Pondicherry
605001 Phone Number (s) : 0413
2225991 / 2227324
6. The Japanese Funds-in-trust for the
Preservation of World Cultural Heritage,
The ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Contact -
http://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/culture/coop
/unesco/c_heritage/t_heritage/index.html
7. National Council for Science &
Technology Communication (NCSTC)
Department of Science & Technology
Ministry of Science & Technology
Government of India
Technology Bhawan,New Mehrauli
Road, New Delhi-110016
Telephone : 011-26567373
Fax : 011-26521865
Website : www.dst.gov.in
8. National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP)
Contacts - Conservation Division-I
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Government of India, New Delhi
9. Ministry of Forest and Environment,
Contact - The Secretary,
Ministry of Environment & Forest,
Parayavan Bhavan, CGO Complex,
Supports the conservation of art, culture,
architecture and natural resources.
Conservation and preservation of India's
natural, cultural, living, tangible and intangible
heritage.
finances projects aimed at preserving and
restoring monuments, sites and
archaeological remains of a great
historical/artistic value
Fund for Setting up of any kind of science
museum, science centres (Science
Communication Centres & Science Media
Centres) and science clubs, science galleries
and corner of any kind in museums or science
centres, planetarium or the like.
Funds for polluted and degraded lakes in
urban and semi-urban areas
i) Prevention of pollution from point sources by
intercepting, diverting and treating
the pollution loads entering the lake.
ii) In situ measures of lake cleaning such as
desilting, deweeding, and bioremediation
depending on the site conditions.
iii) Catchment area treatment and lake front
eco-development which may include bunding,
fencing, shoreline development, creation of
facilities for public recreation
and entertainment.
iv) Public awareness and public participation.
v) Other activities depending on locationspecific
conditions including the interface with
human population.
Funds for Promotion and Development of
Clean Technology
Funds for industrial units for waste
minimisation,
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Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003
Contact no.
Tele fax 011-24364595
011-243612818, 24361669 ext. 743 &
166
10 Government of India, Ministry of Tourism
(Publicity, Events and IT Division)
11 Scheme for Financial Support to Public
Private Partnerships (PPPs) in
Infrastructure ,administered by the
Ministry of Finance ,Government of India
12 Government of India, Ministry of Tourism
Product/Infrastructure Development for
Destinations and Circuits
13 Government of India, Ministry of Tourism
scheme for assistance to central
agencies for tourism infrastructure
development
14 Government of India, Ministry of Tourism
Financial Assistance to States/Union
Territories for Construction of Heliports
under the Scheme of
Product/Infrastructure Development for
Destinations and
Circuits (destination development
projects in hilly and remote areas which
lack accessibility)
CETP
Financial Assistance for i) Creation of semi
permanent structures.
ii) Production of posters, pamphlets,
advertisement in news-paper and production of
film.
iii) Remuneration of artists.
iv) Sitting arrangements, lighting, sound,
lodging & boarding, transportation, hiring of
space and other similar activities.
Roads and bridges, railways, seaports,
airports, inland waterways ,Power ,Urban
transport, water supply, sewerage, solid waste
management and other physical infrastructure
in urban areas
Funds for
a) Major destinations and circuits development
b) Rural Tourism infrastructure development
I. Improvement of the surroundings of the
destination. This would includeactivities like
landscaping, development of parks, fencing,
compound wall etc.
ii. Illumination of the Tourist destination and the
area around and SEL Shows
etc.
iii. Construction of public buildings which are
required to be demolished
because of implementation of the Master Plan.
iv. llumination/ Restoration/ Refurbishment of
the Monuments.
v. Signage’s and display boards showing
Tourist Area Maps and Documentation on
places of interest at the locations.
vi. Tourist Arrival Centres, Reception Centres,
Interpretation Centres
vii. Civic amenities at and around destination.
viii. Development of cruise terminals.
ix. Construction of Convention Centre.
Financial Assistance for
(a) Construction of helipad
(b) Fencing and parking
(c) Construction of heliport building consisting
of apassenger lounge, toilets and office room
(if considered
necessary)
No financial assistance will be provided for
components like site levelling, approach roads,
construction of cafeteria/ restaurant and rest
rooms.
15 Government of India, Ministry of Tourism Financial Assistance for
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CENTRAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for
IT
16 Government of India
Ministry of Tourism
(Adventure and Rural Tourism Division)
17 Government of India
Ministry of Tourism
MARKET DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANCE FOR PROMOTION OF
DOMESTIC TOURISM
18 Government of India
Ministry of Tourism
RURAL TOURISM SCHEME FOR
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
19 Government of India
Ministry of Tourism
HRD Division
TOURIST
FACILITATORS
PROGRAMME FOR PILGRIMAGE
TOURISM UNDER THE HUNAR SE
a) Hardware and Software
b) Production of CD, VCD, DVD
c) CDs/VCDs on culture, traditional art forms
d) Websites
e) Remote Sensing Facility, HARK etc
f) IVRS and Tourism Kiosks
MARKETING DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
(MDA)
SCHEME for Medical Tourism/Wellness
Tourism Service Providers
.To motivate travel agents/tour operators and
especially, those
who are yet to promote India to include tour
packages to
various destinations, preferably, less popular
and unexploited
destinations in the country in their marketing
programme.
· To encourage domestic tourists to visit such
unexploited touristdestinations in various
states and thereby, project India as
anattractive multidimensional tourist
destination.
· To familiarize travel agents / tour operators /
hoteliers aboutnew tourism products and latest
developments in the field of
tourism.
i) Improvement of the surroundings of the
village. This would include activities like
landscaping, development of parks, fencing,
compound wall etc.
ii) Improvements to roads within the Panchayat
limits. This shall not include may major road
which connects the village.
iii) Illumination in the village.
iv) Providing for improvement in solid waste
management and seweragemanagement.
v) Construction of Wayside amenities.
vi) Procurement of equipments directly related
to tourism, like Water Sports, Adventure
Sports, Eco-friendly modes of transport for
moving within the tourism zone.
vii) Refurbishment of the Monuments.
viii) Signages
ix) Reception
x) Other work/activities directly related to
tourism
xi) Tourist Accommodation
programme will be funded under the MoT’s
Scheme of Capacity Building
for service Providers under Suo Motu
Initiatives
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ROZGAR INITIATIVE
20 Government of India
Ministry of Tourism
( A&RT Division)
TO PROMOTE ‘WELLNESS’AS NICHE
TOURISM PRODUCT
- Support for Developing Publicity Material like
brochures, print creative, audio video
presentations,short films, radio jingles, creation
of web-sites, online creatives etc. to promote
‘Wellness’ Tourism
- Capacity Building for “‘Wellness’Tourism
Service Providers
- Supporting International ‘Wellness Tourism’
Events
- Participation in ‘Wellness Tourism’
International Events
- Domestic Events
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Particulars of Development work
Shahuwadi taluka
1 Vishalgad (cost in crore)
NO Particulars COST
1 Road repair and strengthening
Amba-Manoli-tembhurnewadi-Gajapur Approx. (PDR 8) 0.50
Shahuwadi-Parale-Yelvan-Majare (N H 111)
0.50
Manjare – Gelwade - Yelvan (ODR 16)
0.20
Yelvan - PDR 8 (ODR 10)
0.20
Malkapur- Vishalgad *(14 km)
1.00*
Pavankhind – Vishalgad (Kenbhurnewadi)*(10 km) 0.50*
2 Bhakt Nivas Gajapur
15×15 ft - 10 rooms
30×20 dormetry 2
1.80
Bathroom, toilet, kitchen, water strorage facility
3 Maintainence repair
Old buildings, fortress, mansions,
memorials,monuments, etc on fort
1.50
0.30
Bajiprabhu, fulaji memorial - beautification, footh path
4 wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
5 Bords/ signage’s 0.10
6 Information booklet 0.05
7 Rope way ( Gajapur- vishalgadh ) 1.00
8 solid waste and sewage treatment plant
3.00
(for entire settlements on Vishalgadh )
( Bridge strengthening and repair Rs.51-92/ MALKAPUR- Vishalgadh road
Rs.5-50 lakh are sanction)
2. Amba tourism resort- Amba
No Particulars COST
1 10 famlies /2 student’s tour
10 rooms (attached toilet bathroom)
2.00
2 Dormetries (attached toilet bathroom)
Kitchen - dining hall
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3. sfari
No Particulars COST
1 Davrai in Amba ghat , MaNoli jangalsfari
p.p.p.
Amba – MaNoli - Pavankhind - Vishalgad sfari
p.p.p
Amba – Udgiri - Chandoli Tiger project sfari
p.p.p.
(Mini bus / open car/ AC car)
Booking office - At Amba tourism resort- Amba
(Connected with Kolhapur and tourist places)
4 Water tourism
1 Manoli and Gelvde - Barki lake 6 -12 seats life jacket,
other sefty equipments, trained driver
Booking office- At Amba tourism resort- Amba/lake site
p.p.p.
2 Maps /Boards/ Signages 0.70
3 Three fold information booklet 0.50
5 Forest tourism
No Particulars COST
1 Amba
Realing 1000 mt *
Treking route (3 km)*
Steps*
Forest lakes (20 by30 )*
Pukka Cement weir* 0.245*
2 Vishalgad
Nursery 20 ht
Cement bench
Water tank, pipe line
0.43*
Barki
3 Garbien type of weir*
Steps*
Dust bins
Realing for 200 mt footh path
Tree information Boards 100
0.16*
4 Anuskara- Ugavai temple
Steps*
1000 mt Realing at Konkan Darshan Point*
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Tree fencing 10
Water tank, pipe line
Bords/ signages
Cement bench
Tree information Boards 100
drinking water 0.09*
(prop. By Forest dep *)
Manoli Forest tourism
No Particulars COST
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
Chandoli tiger project- Udgai
No Particulars COST
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
Information center 0.10
Udgiri Forest tourism
No Particulars COST
1 Hide, observation tower, solar lights, trekking routs,
Realing 1000 mt Forest lakes (20 by30 ) *
0.36*
Cement wier *
(prop. By Forest dep *)
6. Barki –Gramdan smarak
No Particulars COST
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2 Road NH127 to Barki lake (3.5 km) *
Small bridge and Other work * 1.50*
3 Multi purpose hall * 1.00 *
4 Parking plaza* 0.50 *
(* prop.by E.E/SP/pwd )
7. Gelavade dam
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
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8. Pavan-khind
No Particulars cost
1 Signages for trek route 0.50
2 Information stone columns 1.00
3 Pandhar pani Multi purpose hall * 2.5 *
( Rs.179/ lakh sanctioned for privious plan.)
9. Roads
No Particulars cost
1 pavankhind- bhat-tali footh path 0.50*
2 phandre pani to shivaji vihir 0.50*
3 panahala- pavan khind 1.00 *
10 Dormetry at Pandhare pani /Bhat-tali
No Particulars cost
1 Dormetry 2 at pandhare pani / Bhat- tali
Kitchen-dining hall (out of Rs.1. 87 core
project )
Wash room/drinking water/ shelter
1.00 *
11. Yelavanjugai temple -Yelavann
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/drinking water/ shelter 0.25
12. Udgiri temple – udgiri
No Particulars cost
1 Cleaning/ repairing/ Mantainance 0.10
2 Cultural center, parking, wash room* (Sanctioned) 2.89 *
3 Road 28 km* 0.60 *
4 Udgiri to Ratnagiri point footh path* 0.10 *
(* prop.by E.E/SP/pwd )
13. Dhopeshwar temple- Dhopeshwar
No Particulars cost
1 Cleaning/ repairing/ Maintainance 0.30
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14. Chandoli dam
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
15. Kadvi dam
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
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Particulars of Development work
Gaganbavada taluka
1. Gagangiri gad
No Particulars cost
1 Maintainance - repair
Old buildings, monuments, Fortress, durgah, steps, 1.00
fort wall of fort
2 Resort
M.T.D.C. And PWD guest house * (under progress) 1.49 *
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
4 Boards/ Signages 0.10
5 Information booklet (three folds ) 0.05
6 Karul Ghat- watch tower
Bhuibavada - watch tower
Anuskura - watch tower
0.30
(watch tower for safe sight seeing)
7 Safari
Anuskura, Palasamba, Weshraf, Sangashi, Borbet,
Padamsatti, Bhuibavada, Karul ghat
(Mini bus /open car/ AC car)
p.p.p.
Booking office- at M.T.D.C
(Connected with Kolhapur and other tourist places)
2. Forest tourism Borbet- Padamsatti
No Particulars cost
1 Dormetry, Wash room, water facility at Borbet 0.80
2 Dajipur trek route
0.15
(markings/ gauides/ equipments)
3. Morjai temple- platue
No Particulars cost
1 Bhakt Nivas- Wash room/ drinking water 0.30
2 Borbet- Morjai walk way (1.5 km)* 0.50 *
(* prop.by E.E/SP/pwd )
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4. Palasamba- Buddha caves/ Ramling
No Particulars cost
1 Bords/ signages 0.25
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
३ Road NH 125 Asalaj to Ramling(3.5km) * 0.70*
(* prop.by E.E/SP/pwd )
5. Kumbhi dam- water and Forest tourism
No Particulars cost
1 Boards/ Signages 0.05
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
6. Weshraf- water and Forest tourism
No Particulars cost
1 Boards/ Signages 0.05
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
7. Kode–water and Forest tourism
No Particulars cost
1 Boards/ Signages 0.05
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
8. Water tourism
No Particulars cost
1 Kode, Weshraf, kumbhi dam 6 seat/12seat life jacket p.p.p.
and safty equipments, trained drivers
2 Booking office MTDC, Gaganbavada
9. Sangashi- old temple
No Particulars cost
1 Boards/ Signages 0.05
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
10. Roads Construction and repair
No Particulars Cost
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1 Marale – Kolik (ODR 12) 0.30
2 Kolik- kode- Asalaj (ODR 59 ) 0.30
3 Sangashi- Gaganbavada 0.50
4 Gaganbavada- Manbet (ODR 46) 0.35
5 Gaganbavada- Borbet- Kandalgoan- Durgamanavad 1.00
(PDR47)
6 Asalaj- Palasamba 0.25
11. Manbet Forest tourism
No Particulars cost
1 Trek route 0.20
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
12. Padasali
NO Particulars cost
1 Trek route 0.20
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
13. Andur
No Particulars cost
1 Trek route 0.20
2 Wash room/ drinking water/shelter 0.25
14. Anuskura
No Particulars cost
1 Trek route 0.20
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
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Particulars of Development work
Panhala Talukas
1. Panhala gad
NO Particulars cost
1 Old buildings, monuments, Fortress, durgah, steps, 3.00
fort wall of fort
2 Boards/ Signages 0.80
3 Information booklet 0.10
4 Film 0.30
5 Light-sound show 1.00
6 Development of new garden 1.00
7 Rennovation of old garden 0.85
8 Under ground cable of electricity 1.50
9 Beautification 0.50
10 Live show 0.50
11 Resort at Vaghbil 2.00
12 Wash-room 1.00
13 Parking/ CNG bus service (Ravivar-peth to Panhala) 1.00
14 Boards/ Signages 0.50
15 museum 1.50
Rs 320.33 lakh sanctioned in2007 for information center, wash room, footh
path, reeling, bench
2. Roads repair
No Particulars cost
1 Vaghabil – Bandiwade-Ghungaru 0.30
2 Budhawar-peth- Nebapur- Masai cave 0.40
3 Vaghabil- Masudmale- Kodoli (PDR 10) 0.50
4 Vaghabil – Kodoli – Nandari (NH125) 0.50
3. Pavangadh - Redeghati
NO Particulars cost
1 Old buildings, monuments, Fortress, durgah, steps, 1.00
fort wall of fort
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
3 Boards/ signages/ Information booklet 0.10
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4. Water tourism
No Particulars Cost
1. Waghabil, Masudmale lake – 6/ 12 seater, life jacket,
safty equipments, trained driver
p.p.p.
5. Shiva Kashid Memorial
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2. Information boards/ signages 0.10
6. Masai temple
NO Particulars cost
1 Historical monument repair and maintenance 0.20
२ Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
7. Masai Cave
NO Particulars cost
1 Historical monument repair and maintenance 1.00
2 Boards/ signages 0.25
3 Information booklet 0.05
8. Pohale cave –Giroli (forest)
NO Particulars cost
1 Historical monument repair and maintenance 0.75
2 Boards/ Signages 0.10
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter/trake route 0.50
9. Sadale -Madle
No Particulars cost
1 Temple repair and maintainance 0.10
2 Kolhapur sight seeing tower 0.30
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
10. Resort
NO Particulars cost
1 MTDC panahala / Jyotiba (currentely exhisting ) -
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11. Bhakt nivas / parking
No Particulars cost
1 At Kirli
3.00
Parking CNG
1.00
bus/car servis.
p.p.p.
12. Parking
No Particulars cost
1 Giroli – parking facility - pay and park/ CNG bus ,
Car service – towards panahala/ Jotiba
1.00
13. Vaghabil
No Particulars cost
1 Vaghabil- parkingfacility - pay and park
1.00
CNG bus/ car servise
14. Old Pargoan - Maruti temple
No Particulars cost
1 Repair, Maintainance 0.10
2 Boards/ signages 0.10
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
15. Paijarwadi
NO Particulars cost
1 Boards/ Signages 0.10
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
16. Masudmale Durgah
No Particulars cost
1 Repair, Maintainance 0.20
2 Boards/signages 0.10
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
17. Jotiba
NO Particulars cost
1 Road repair and srengthening
Panjarpol Mhasoba temple road 0.30
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Giroli to Yamai road
Bus stand to Central plaza
Kushire to Gaiamukh
Kerli to jotaba
* Nigave to kushire
* S.T.Stand to Yamai temple
Kerli - Jotaba Road to central plaza *
S. T. Bus stand to Yamai temple *
(* prop.by E.E/SP/pwd )
0.20
0.30
0.50
1.00
0.50 *
0.15 *
0.25*
0.07*
2 Lake repair/ Maintainance
No Particulars cost
1 Chavan lake 0.50
2 Yamai lake 0.50
3 Murlidhar lake 0.50
4 Kapurbab lake 0.50
5 Beautification 1.00
6 Cleaning 1.50
7 Repair and Maintainance 1.00
3. Darshan mandap
No Particulars cost
1 Darshan mandap 1.50
4.Electrical repair and wiring
No Particulars cost
1 Under ground cabale 1.00
5.exost fan
No Particulars cost
1 excoist fan 0.50
6 Police Staion
No Particulars cost
1 Police station 0.50
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7 Wash room/ tolites
No Particulars cost
1 Primary school
Behind cow (gay)
South door
Harijan wada
Shinge wada
Yamai temple
2.00
Bus stand
8.Bhakt Nivas- Kerli/ Vaghabil/ Giroli
No Particulars cost
1 3 units for 1000 pilgrems(multistorage) 6.00
9 Other
No Particulars cost
1 Drainage line repair 2.00
2 solid waste treatment plant 1.00
3 Sewage treatment plant 2.00
4 plantation 0.50
5 beautification 2.00
6 sewerage treatment plant 3.00
7 enchroachment removal 3.00
18. Yamai temple
No Particulars cost
1 safty wall 0.50
2 beautification 0.50
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Particulars of Development work
Radhanagari Taluka
1. Road Constructin and repair
No Particulars cost
1 Dajipur- Olvan – Bison point (ODR 78) 1.00
2 Piral to Durgamanavad (o.68 ) 0.75
3 Piral to Dajipur (p.34) 1.50
4 Gaibi to kalammawadi 0.50
5 Panri to vaki – Saravade (PDR 51)(o 125) 1.30
6 Olvan to Malwadi 0.40
2. Resort
No Particulars cost
DAJIPUR-MTDC Resort –repair.* (sanctioned under 5.00 *
1
12 th plan/, forest permission awaiting)
2 Tent resort at Dajipur 0.50
3 4 suites and dormetry at Gaibi 1.00
3. Durgamanavad -temple
No Particulars Cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2 Bhakt nivas 1.00
4. Gudal-Gudaleshwar temple
NO Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
5. Gaibi
No Particulars Cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
6. Kallmaawadi dam
NO Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
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7. Water tourism
No Particulars cost
1 Radhanageri/ Kalammawadi dam 6 seat/12seat life
jacket, safty equipments, trained drivers
P.P.P.
8. Safari
No Particulars cost
1 Dajipur to Bison Tower
2 Gaibi to Idarganj (mini bus/open car/ ac car )
Booking office at MTDC
P.P.P.
(Connected with Kolhapur and other tourist places)
9. Trekking route
NO Particulars cost
1 Malwadi to Shivgadh
2 Hasane to Ugawai
3 Ugawai to dajipur
4 Dajipur to Vakighol
5 Patgoan- Kadgoan to Rajapur
6 Rajapur to Surangi gate (7 hrs)
*
7 Surangi gate to Dajipur
8 Dajipur to Manbet / hault at Manbet tower
9 Manbet to Borbet or thakyacha wada- Hadkyachi sar –
Vaghache pani – Dunk- Padamsatti – Borbet (7 hrs)
(* sanction by forest dept)
10. Vaki-Vakeshwar temple
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.25
2 Boards/ signages 0.10
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
4 resort/ Dormetry 0.50
5 Road repairs 0.20
11. Jyotirling Temple (Savarde)
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.25
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2 Boards/ signages 0.10
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
4 resort / Dormetry 0.50
5 Road repairs/ Maintainance 0.20
6 Medicnel plant nursery/ 0.10
12. Chakreshwarwadi -
No Particulars cost
1 Observation tower 0.30
2 Footh path/ steps 0.20
13. Hindalco mines
No Particulars cost
1 Information center --
14. Tulashi dam
No Particulars cost
1 Information center 0.25
15. Shivagad
NO Particulars cost
1 Observation tower 0.30
2 Footh path /steps 0.20
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Particulars of Development work
Gadhiglaj taluka
1. Samangad
No Particulars cost
1 Stage 1 Rs. 59.71 sansation *
Stage 2 Rs 73.44 sansation * ---
2. Mahalakshmi temple
No Particulars cost
1 Repair / Maintainance 0.25
3. Nesary Smarek
No Particulars cost
1 Repair /Maintainance 0.10
Boards/ signages 0.10
4. Bhairi temple
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2 Boards/signages 0.10
3 Repair / Maintainance 0.15
5. Bhimsagari
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2 Boards/signages 0.10
3 Repair /Maintainance 0.15
6. Hiralge Jain temple
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2 Boards/ Signages 0.10
3 Repair /Maintainance 0.15
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Particulars of Development work
Aajra taluka
1. Road Construction and Strengthening
NO Particulars cost
1 Aajara to Shurngarwadi (p 61 ) 0.50
2 Shurngrerwadi to Nesari (PDR 77/ PDR 72) 0.30
3 Aajra - Gavale – Kitawade (NH 134) 0.50
2. Ramthirth waterfoll
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
3. Chaloba temple
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2 trek/ footh path 0.10
3 Boards/signages 0.10
4. Trek/ Nature trek
No Particulars cost
1 Dhanagar mola
Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter
0.25
Boards/ signages
0.10
2 Pernoli sada
Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter
0.25
Boards/signages
0.10
3 Chitri project
Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter
0.25
Boards/ signages
0.10
4 Avandi –Chtri project
Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter
0.25
Boards/ signages
0.10
5. Choukul waterfall
No Particulars cost
1 Repair /Maintainance 0.30
2 Resort 1.00
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6. Jain Temple
No Particulars cost
1 Repair /Maintainance 0.25
7. Chikotra dam
NO Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter/ Information center 0.30
8. Ambehole dam
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter/ Information center 0.30
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Particulars of Development work
Bhudargad taluka
1. Road Construction and Strengthening
No Particulars cost
1 Patgoan to Veserde (p 58) 0.30
2 Veserde to Kitwade (odr 169/137) 0.30
3 Tambche wadi to Cheakwadi 0.50
2. Bhudargad
No Particulars cost
1 Historical monuments, lakes, fortress, temples repair 1.00
2 Boards/signages 0.10
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
4 Dormetry 1.00
3. Rangana
No Particulars cost
1 Historical monuments, lakes, fortress, temples repair 1.50
2 Boards/ Signages 0.10
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
4 Dormetry 1.00
5 Foot path/ trek route repair 0.50
4. Forest tourismRangana/Bhudergadh
No Particulars cost
1 Well, temple repair /reeling/*
Boards/signages 0.53*
(prop. By forest dep)
5. Patgoan Dam
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
6. Mauni math
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ beautification 0.50
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7. shengoan
No Particulars cost
1 Craft center 0.50
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
8. Injubai Temple
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ maintainance 0.30
9. Vakighol
No Particulars cost
1 Dormetry 0.50
10. Trek/ Nature trail Mathgoan
No Particulars cost
1 Dormetry 0.50
2 Trek/ trail development 0.20
11. Mavuli temple
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.25
2 Boards/signages 0.10
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.10
4 Dormetry 0.50
5 Road Repair 0.25
12. Balumama temple - Adamapur
No Particulars cost
1 Repair 0.10
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
3 Dormetry 0.50
13. Chikewadi
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2 Dormetry 0.50
146

Particulars of Development work
Chandgad taluka
1. Road Construction and Strengthening -
No Particulars cost
1 Nagave- Jelgude – Kalanidhigad (ODR 202) 0.30
2 Kalanidhigad – Jangamhatti - Rajgoli (ODR 198) 0.40
3 Kolik- Mhalunge - Udiye(ODR 201) 0.30
4 Rajgoli -Kodali (ODR 200) 0.40
5 Tudiye – Mahipalgad –Kovad (pjr 77) 0.40
6 Jambare – Chaukul 0.30
2. Road Construction and Strengthening (Prop. By P.W.D.)
7 Kolhapur dist. To Isapur* 1.15*
8 Tilarinagar to Tilarinagar Dam. * 3.00*
9 Pargad Mirvel to state border (4.50 km) * 4.50*
10 Foot of Pargad to Pargad fort* 0.75*
11 Tilari –Madvale –Turkewadi (sr 121 ) * 3.00*
(*Prop. By P.W.D. )
3. Pargad
No Particulars cost
1 Repair 0.50
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
3 Boards/ Signages 0.10
4 Dormetry/ Information center 0.50
5 Development of Tilari point/Panji point /Sun set point * 0.30 *
6 Ganesh lake ,Gujel lake, fatak lake* 0.30 *
7 Observation Tower 0.30
8 Realing 0.30
(*Prop.by Forest dep)
4. Tilari Dam
No Particulars cost
1 Dormetry 0.50
2 Tilari waterfall development * 0.30
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3 Water sports – boat club * 0.20
P.P.P.
4 Pargad point, Kalanidhi point, Mogalgad point, Lashker 0.50
point, Rayatoba point *
5. Kalanidhi gad
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.50
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
3 Boards/signages 0.10
6. Mahipalgad
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.50
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
Boards/signages 0.10
7. Water tourism-Tilari/ Jangamhatti/ Jambare/ Ghataprabha
No Particulars cost
1 Changing room / jeti 4 0.80
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter-4 1.00
8. Kegad/ Kumbhavade water fall
No Particulars cost
1 Changing room / jeti 0.40
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.50
9. Nature Tourism / Trek
No Particulars cost
1 Tilari – Kolik – Jangamhatti 0.10
2 Pargad – Kolik - Jangamhatti 0.10
10. Nature Tourism Patane- Vaghotri ( kanavi)
No Particulars cost
1 Hall and other work * 0.15*
(* prop.by Forest dep.)
11. Nenewadi Paragliding center (ppp)
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No Particulars cost
1 Information center 0.10
2 Shelter 0.10
12. Resort (Chaukul/ Pargad/ Suleran)
No Particulars cost
1 Dormetry / Tambunivas 3.00
13. Vaidyadnath temple
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.30
14. Gandharvgad
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.30
15. Ravalanath temple
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.30
16. Shiv Temple
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.30
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Particulars of Development work
Kagal taluka
1. Kagal - proposal by Nagar Parishad
No Particulars cost
1 Percolation Tank Repairing/ Strengthening/
0.18
beautification
2 Coloured and musical fountain 0.70
3 Road lighting 0.20
4 garden development at Shramik colony 0.90
5 Amusement park at lake site 0.20
6 Restrotion of lake 0.10
7 Chain fencing 0.25
8 Island in the lake 0.35
9 Yashwant Fort- Shivsrushetri 1.00
10 Yashwant Fort - Natyagruh 0.70
11 Aquarium 0.50
12 Nam. Gopalkrishna Ghokhale Memorial 1.00
13 Development of river bank site 0.50
14 Board/ signages 0.03
15 Boat cloub 0.27
16 Plantation at lake site 0.25
17 Beautification of islands in the City 0.30
18 Resort/ parking 1.75
Total cost* 36.00 *
(*proposal by Kagal Nager parishad)
2. Lakshmi Hill
No Particulars Cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2 Boards/ signages 0.10
3 Trek 0.10
3. Jaysingrao lake
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification/ Recreational activity 0.50
4. Gaibi darga
150

No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.30
2 Beautification/ parking 0.10
3 Boards/ Signages 0.10
5. Five –star MIDC –
No Particulars cost
1 Information center 0.10
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
6. Mal bangala (Industry’s office )
No Particulars cost
1 Information center 0.10
7. Arches (Kagal city)
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.20
8. Senapati kapashi
No Particulars cost
1 Chppal nirmiti Kendra (Footware production Centre) 0.50
9. Murgud lake
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.50
10. Chh.Shahu Sugar Industry
No Particulars cost
1 Information center ---
11. Ghodegshwar temple Kurukali
No Particulars cost
1 Yatri nivas * 0.75*
2 Wash room * 0.15*
3 Paving * 0.15*
4 Solar lamps /parking * 0.10*
5 Pipe line * 0.40*
6 Footh path* 0.70*
(* E.E.PWD KOP PROP )
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Particulars of Development work
Hathkangale taluka
1. Alamprabhu
No Particulars cost
1 Boards/ Signages 0.10
2 parking / Beautification 0.25
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2. Ramling
No Particulars cost
1 Yatri nivas 0.75*
2 Wash room 0.15*
3 Paving blocks 0.10*
4 Solar lamps /Parking 0.20*
5 Road repair 0.50*
6 Steps constration 0.10*
7 Realing/wall 0.15*
8 Water tank/ pipe line 0.10*
(*E.E. PWD KOP. PROP.)
3. Narande (trek / nature trail )
No Particulars cost
1 Boards/ Signages 0.10
2 parking / Beautification 0.25
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
4. Mangoan
No Particulars cost
1 Mangoan parishad - Memorial Beautification 2.00
5. Atigre lake/ water Tourism
No Particulars cost
1 Boating P.P.P.
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
3 Beautification 0.25
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6. Vadgoan
No Particulars cost
1 Lake Beautification 0.25
2 Lakshmi temple Beautification 0.25
3 Sir Senapati Memorial Beautification 0.25
7. Nagnath Temple -Narande
No Particulars cost
1 temple repair /restroration 0.75
2 Boards/ Signages 0.10
3 parking / Beautification 0.20
4 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
8. Alate (Durgah)
No Particulars cost
1 Boards/ Signages 0.10
2 parking / Beautification 0.20
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
9. Kunthegiri
No Particulars cost
1 Boards/ Signages 0.10
2 parking / Beautification 0.20
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
10. Kunthegiri– Vipashyana Centre
No Particulars cost
1 Information center 0.10
11. Nej
No Particulars cost
1 Information center 0.10
12. Manpadale Maruti Temple
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.20
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2 Boards/ Signages 0.10
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
13. Sidhoba
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.20
2 Boards/ Signages 0.10
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
14. Kumbhoj
No Particulars cost
1 Boards/ Signages 0.10
15. Bahubali
No Particulars cost
1 Yatri nivas * 0.75*
2 Wash room * 0.15*
3 Paving blocks * 0.15*
4 Solar lamps /Parking * 0.10*
5 roads * 0.50*
(*E.E.PWD KOP PROP )
16. Dhuloba
NO Particulars cost
1 Yatri nivas * 0.50*
2 Wash room * 0.15*
3 Paving blocks * 0.10 *
4 Solar lamps /Parking * 0.15*
5 pipeline * 0.10*
(*E.E.PWD KOP PROP )
17. Pattan-kodali
No Particulars cost
1 Yatri nivas * 0.75*
2 Wash room * 0.15*
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3 Paving blocks * 0.15*
4 Solar lamps /Parking * 0.20 *
5 roads* 0.25*
(*E.E.PWD KOP PROP )
18. Biradev Temple Alate
No Particulars cost
1 Yatri nivas * 0.50*
2 Wash room * 0.15*
3 Paving blocks * 0.10*
4 Solar lamps /Parking * 0.15 *
5 water tank pipe line * 0.10*
6 roads* 0.25*
(*E.E.PWD KOP PROP )
19. Hupari – Ambabai Temple
No Particulars cost
1 Yatri nivas * 0.50*
2 Wash room * 0.15*
3 Paving blocks * 0.10*
4 Solar lamps /Parking * 0.15 *
5 Water tank /pipe line* 0.15*
6 Road repair* 0.25*
(*E.E.PWD KOP PROP )
20. Herle Jain mander
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.20
2 Boards/ Signages 0.20
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
155

Particulars of Development work
Shirol taluka
1. Kurundwad
No Particulars cost
1 Repair ०.५०
2 parking / Beautification ०.२५
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter ०.२५
2. Kavathegulak
No Particulars cost
1 Information / publicty ०.१०
3. Khidrapur
No Particulars cost
1 Information / publicty ०.१०
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter ०.१५ *
2 Solar lamps /Parking/tree plantation * ०.२० *
3 Rajapur to Khidrapur road (odr 58-3-50 km) १.५० *
4 Khidrapur-Takali-Dattawad-Denvad (4 km) २.०० *
5 palakhi marg ०.५० *
6 Temple repair १.०० *
(*)(E.E.PWD KOP PROP.)
4. Kurundwad
No Particulars cost
1 Footware Production ०.५०
2 milk products ०.५०
5. Water tourism
No Particulars cost
1 Wadi to rajapur bandhara ०.५०
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6. Shirol Cooperative Sugar Industry /green house
No Particulars cost
1 Information center ---
7. Terwad Mukteshwer mander
No Particulars cost
1 Repair ०.२५
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter ०.२५
8. Bhakta nivas Nrusinhwadi
NO Particulars cost
1 Dormetry २.००
2 Yatri nivas * ०.७५ *
3 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter* १.५०*
4 Paving blocks * ०.१० *
5 Solar lamps /Parking * * ०.१५०*
6 Roads* ०.१५० *
7 palakhi marg १.४० *
(*E.E.PWD PROP )
10 Shirol lake
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification ०.५०
12. Jaysingpur
No Particulars cost
1 Food-flower moll १.५०
157

Particulars of Development work
Karveer taluka
1. Vadange lake
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.50
2. Vadange temple
No Particulars cost
1 Repair 0.50
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
3. Prayag -Chikhali
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.50
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
4. Water tourism – Prayag - Kasaba bavda
No Particulars cost
1 4 Jeti -boating 1.00P.P.P.
5. Rajputwadi –stud farm
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.50
6. Rajputwadi
No Particulars cost
1 Scout banglow repair 0.50
7. Ujalaiwadi Temple
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.50
8. Rajaram lake
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.50
9. Kanery math / lake
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.50
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2 Beautification of Lake 0.50
3 Boating club P.P.P.
10. Bahireshwar
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.50
11. Aare
No Particulars cost
1 Repair
2 Remaining work 0.50
12. Bid
No Particulars cost
1 Yatri nivas* 0.50*
2 Wash room* 0.15*
3 Paving block* 0.15*
4 Solar lamp / parking* 0.10 *
5 Water tank/ pipe line* 0.10*
6 Internel roads* 0.25*
(* E.E.PWD PROP )
13. Chambukhadi
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.30
14. Nandval
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification/ Repair 2.00
15. Washi
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification/ Repair 1.00
16. Sangarul Mahadev Temple
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification/ Repair 0.50
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17. Sangavade Narsoba temple
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification/ Repair 0.50
18. Chitranagri
No Particulars cost
1 Information center --
19. Kalamba
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2 Trek/footh path 0.30
3 Bords/Signiges 0.10
20. Sadale-Madale
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
2 Trek/ footh path 0.30
3 Boards/ Signages 0.10
21. Katyayani
No Particulars cost
1 Trek/footh path 0.30
2 Bords/Signiges 0.10
3 Yatri nivas* 0.75*
4 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter* 0.15*
5 Paving block* 0.15*
6 Solar lamps/ parking * 0.10*
7 water tank/ pipe line* 0.25*
8 Internel roads* 0.50*
(*E.E.PWD PR)
22. Shiroli
NO Particulars cost
1 Lake Beautification 0.50
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.25
160

Particulars of Development work
Kolhapur city
1. Bhakta nivas - extension
No Particulars cost
1 Tembalai Bhakta nivas extension –rooms/ dormetry/ kitchen 3.00
1 Multi storey parking– Food plaza
No Particulars cost
1 ST stand
2 Babujamal Durgah
3 Kapiltirth
4 Shingoshi
5 Sidharth nagar
6 Kavla naka
15.00
7 Sambhaji nager
8 University old bus stop
9 Fulewadi
2. Shoping plaza- Food Plaza
No Particulars Cost
1 Chappal line / pan line 2 nd floar
2 Padalkar market 2 nd floor
3 Kapiltirth market
4 Kotitirth market
10.00
5 Janata bazar Rajarampuri
3. Sathmari
No Particulars Cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 2.00
2 Beautification 2.00
4. Vitthal Temple – Mirajkar Tikti
No Particulars Cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 1.00
2 Beautification 0.50
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5. Radhakrishna Temple – Mangalvar peth
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.50
2 Beautification 0.20
6. Babujamal Durgah
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/ Maintainance 0.50
2 Beautification 0.20
7. Panchganga ghat
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 0.50
2 Beautification /electrification 1.00
3 Repair/ Maintainance 0.50
4 Construction of Ganesh idol immersion kund 1.00
5 North bank of river development /Beautification 2.00
8. Kasaba bavada ghat
No Particulars cost
1 Gardening 0.50
2 Beautification 0.50
3 Construction of Ganesh idol immersion kund 1.00
9. Development of Bhavani mandap
No Particulars cost
1 Repair/colouing
2 Beautification/ electrification
3 Garden
4 Music system
5 Light and sound show
10.00
6 Sculpture
7 Rehabuitation of hocures
10. Shalini palace
No Particulars Cost
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1 Cost of building ---
2 Beautification
3 Repair/ Maintainance
4 Museum
3.00
11. Karver nager vachan mander
No Particulars cost
1 Rennovation
2 Beautification
3 Repair/ Maintainance
1.00
12. Bindu chauk Fotress (Tatbandi)
No Particulars cost
1 Sculpture
2 Beautification
3 Repair/ Maintainance
1.50
4 electrification
13. Town hall /garden
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.50
14. Rankala chaupati /garden
No Particulars cost
1 Boting
2 Garden/Beautification
3 Food plaza/Rehabuitation of hocures
1.00
15. Tembalai temple
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification
2 Garden/ Beautification
3 Road repair
0.50
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16. New palace /garden
No Particulars cost
1 Repair ---
2 Garden/ Beautification ---
17. Kotitirth lake
No Particulars cost
1 Garden/ Beautification 0.50
2 Beautification 0.50
18. Jayprabha stoudio
No Particulars cost
1 Museum 0.50
19. Mandhare Art Gallery
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.50
20. Dudh kata
No Particulars cost
1 Beautification 0.50
21. Navdurga project
No Particulars cost
1 Muktambica, Anukamini,Yallama, Ujalai, Shakambari, 3.00
Kalamba, Katyayani, Tembalai, Padmavati – repair
2 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter 2.00
3. Information booklet/ map 0.10
22. Kolahapur kala dershin –culturerel program production
No Particulars cost
1 Script making 0.50
2 recording 0.10
3. material 0.50
4 Back stage and material development 1.00
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23. Event Management
No Particulars cost
1 Kolhapur Festival
2 Dasra –tembalai yatra
3 Rankala Festival
4 Kiranochhav (mahalaxmi temple )
5 Navaratra ucchav
10.00
6
7
Wrestling Competition
Dipochhav
24. Souvenir production
No Particulars Cost
1 Information booklet/map 0.50
2 CD production 0.50
3. Web site 0.50
4 Souvenir proudaction (Nagerkhana,Ambabai temple, 0.50
Rankala tower, stachu of Tararani, Shahu,
Bajiprabhu, shiva kashid )
5 Photo /painting 0.30
25. Bramhpuri excavation site
No Particulars cost
1 Rehabilitation
2 development of excavation site
3. information center
Information booklet/map
10.00
4 Other development
26. Stone inscription museum
No Particulars Cost
1 Museum
2 Information booklet/ map
2.00
27. Chh.Shahu samajik Kendra –science park (shahu mill )
No Particulars cost
1 science park -planetarium 3.00
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2 Museum 1 5.00
3 Museum 2 5.00
4 Art Gallery– selling counter 1.00
5 selling counter 1.00
6 Hotel/restorant 1.00
7 Parking 1.50
8 amphitheatre 2.00
9 Drama theatre 5.00
10 dormetory 10.00
28. Chh.Shahu janmsthal (Laxmi vilas palace )
No Particulars Cost
1 CM fund Rs. 12 lakh
11th plan Rs.34 lakh
12th plan Rs.1.14 core
DPDC Rs.3 core
2 Remaining work 15.00
29. Kala Maharshi Baburao Painter Lalitkala bhavan
NO Particulars Cost
1 कलामहर्षी बाबुराव पेंटर ललीत कलाभवन ननम ाती
अबलाल रहेमान चित्र – शिल्पsss कलासंग्रहालय.
प अल्लास या खस ंसाहेब संगीत ., नृत्य कलासंग्रहालय.
चित्रतपस्वी भालजी पेंढारकर नाट्य – चित्रपट संग्रहालय.
रववंद्र मेस्त्री कला ालन
V
Chitrapti V. Shantaram natyagruh
Anandrao Penter preview theater
Govindrao tembe recording studio
Anant Mane editing studio
15..00
Baburao Pedhearker opean stage
Madhu Bhonsle rehearsal hall
Painting studio
Guest house.
office
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30. Gardens
No Particulars Cost
1 Repair 2.00
2 Beautification 1.00
3 Development program 2.00
31. Tourism information center
No Particulars cost
1 S.T.stand, Shambaji nagar, Rankala, Relway station, Air port,
temples
0.30
32. Trafic signal system
No Particulars cost
1 Trafic signal system 0.50
33. Chh Shahu kusti maidan
No Particulars cost
1 Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter
Repair
Beautification
Arch repair
Parking
Control room
lawn
electrification
5.00
camera system
sound system
booking office
34. Keshavrao Bhosale Natyagruh
No Particulars cost
1 Arch, porch-staire case, corridor, store room repair, Stage,
curtons, wings, lights, other material, Air-condition system,
Cantteen/ hotel/ wash rooms/ booking office/ office/ drinking
water/ shelter, Parking 2.00
167

35. Mahalaxmi temple
No Particulars cost
1 Parking-shighoshi market, patenker school -
Rehabilitation
Repair
Water storage
Wash room/ drinking water/ shelter
Beautification
Safty majors/ disaster managenment/ c. c. tv
camera
Solid waste managenment
Puja offering treatment
information center
Information booklet/map
40.00
Boards/Signages
Under ground electrification
Uchhav and other event
Darshan mandap
sound system
Medical facilities
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New Project
No Particulars cost
1 Biodiversity Interpretation Centre, Radhanagari 3.00
2 Nature Interpretation Centre, Shahuwadi 3.00
3 Medicinal Plants Park, Ajara 2.00
4 Agro Mall, Chandgad 2.00
5 Food-Flower Mall, Shirol 3.00
6 Rural Craft Centre, Gadhinglaj 2.00
7 River Tourism, KArveer, Shirol 2.00
8 Folk and Ancient Art Gallary, Pahala 2.00
9 Adventure Sport’s Centre, Panhala 3.00
10 Adventure Sport’s Centre, Gaganbavada 3.00
11 Animal Exhibition, Pattankodoli, Hatkanangale 1.25
12 Folk Culture Centre, Bhudargad 2.00
13 Textile Park, Ichalkaranji 3.00
14 Ornament Park, Hupari 3.00
15 Agro Tourism 2.00
16 Product Processing, Selling 2.00
17 Kolhapur Mall 15.00
18 Sport Centre 15.00
(All the cost Figures are in Crores. )
169

Shahuwadi
Vishalgad
Vishalgad Durgah
Manoli Dam
Pavankhind
170

Panhala
Jotiba
Buddhist Caves
171

Chandgad
.
172

Shirol
173

Gaganbavada
174

Karveer
175

Kolhapur City
176

Intra City Tourism
177

Food Products
178

Radhanagari
179

Kagal
180

Hatkanangale
181

Ajara
182