Bangalore to Kolhapur

About the city:

Kolhapur is a city located on the banks of the Panchganga River in the state of Maharashtra. It is one of India's fastest growing cities, with an agriculture driven economy. The industries located in Kolhapur are mainly into production of sugar and textile. The city is well-known for its mouth-watering cuisine, exquisite artwork and handicrafts, besides the trademark footwearÔÇôKolhapuri chappals. Several tourists travel to this destination, with most of them preferring flights to Kolhapur as these are fast and convenient.

However, Kolhapur airport is not operational at the moment and thus, tourists travelling from different parts of the country have to purchase cheap air tickets to the nearest Belgaum airport in the state of Karnataka. International tourists can either make a flight booking for Mumbai airport or Goa airport. Taxis are available from all these airports to Kolhapur, which is home to several tourist attractions. Popular places to visit in the city are the Vishalgad Fort, Wax Museum, New Palace, Mahalakshmi Temple and Katyayani Devi Temple, to name a few. Some of the dishes that tourists must try during their trip to Kolhapur are spicy Savaji recipes, misal pav and spicy mutton curries. Those planning a trip to Kolhapur can avail best airfare deals for Belgaum, Mumbai or Goa airports on MakeMyTrip.

Kolhapur is a famous tourist destination in Mumbai and is well connected through air route. The major airlines flying to and from the city include Kingfisher Airlines, Kingfisher Red Airlines, Indigo airlines, Air India, Jet Airways, Spice Jet, Indian Airlines and Go Air. The Kolhapur airlines connect the city to almost all the major cities in the country. The Kolhapur airport is situated in Ujlaiwadi which is 9 km towards the south-east of the city. You can find both luxury as well as cheap hotels near the airport in Kolhapur.

About the city:

Bangalore, officially known as Bengalaru, the capital city of Karnataka is inviting in every way. Renowned as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India as well as a beautiful “Garden City’, it caters to every kind of traveler. With great deals and discounts on flights to Bangalore you can step right into the heart of this bustling cosmopolitan city.

Situated in the centre of the South-Deccan plateau, getting a flight to and from Bengalaru is easy from just about anywhere. When here you can visit some of its finest museums, art-galleries, gardens and lakes. Bangalore is definitely a delight for those who love food as the city offers a wide choice of restaurants, from traditional to fine dining. Shopping in Bangalore is exciting as it boasts of excellent shopping malls and markets sprawled across the city.

Best Time To Fly
The city experiences a salubrious climate all year round and the best time to fly into Bangalore would be from October through May. There are numerous international as well as domestic flights to and from Bangalore

Major Airlines Flying to Bangalore
Bangalore, better known as Bengaluru has a well linked airline service. IndiGo, Emirates, Oman Air, SriLankan Airlines, Druk Air, Kingfisher and many other domestic as well as international airlines serve Bengaluru. These airlines also connect the city with major other cities of the country such as Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and many others. Bengaluru International Airport is around 40 kilometers far from the main city centre. Iris Hotel, the Royal Comfort, the Monarch Luxur and many others are famous hotels in the city. Check Bangalore Flight Status here.