Kolhapur to Ahmedabad

About the city:

About the city:One of Gujarat’s most popular cities, Ahmedabad effortlessly blends a rich history, with modern charm. From mosques to museums, tombs, temples, step-wells and lakes to theme parks, galleries and spas, Ahmedabad, has a lot to offer.

Airports and Railways: : The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport lies 14 kilometres away from the city. The airport caters to both domestic and international flights. Ahmedabad’s Kalupur Station is well connected to cities in Gujarat and all major cities across India like Delhi, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Jammu, Goa, Cochin, Patna and Mangalore among others.

Hotels and Restaurants: If you’re looking for a luxury stay in Ahmedabad then you can consider hotels such as Hyatt Ahmedabad, The Fern, The Pride Ahmedabad and The Ramada Ahmedabad. Popular hotels in Ahmedabad are Novotel Ahmedabad, Hotel Armoise, Country Inn and Suites by Carlson and Hotel Vibrant Palace.

Don’t forget to sample local Gujarati flavours in Ahmedabad. Dhokla, khandvi and puran poli are some of the items you must try. Savour a delicious Gujarati meal at Agashiy, where the menu changes every day. With its unlimited servings you can eat to your heart’s content.

Markets: Ahmedabad is a great place to buy traditional Gujarati handicrafts such as bandhani, mirror work fabric, jootis, oxidized jewellery and hand block printed bed sheets and table cloths. Ahmedabad Haat is a great place to shop, where you’re bound to get authentic items at a great price. The rustic interiors of the place are sure to charm you and there are also folk dancers and musicians to entertain you at the entrance.

City Transportation: Buses and auto rickshaws are a great and convenient way to get around Ahmedabad.

Must-See Places: On your Ahmedabad trip make sure you visit Thor Lake, Sabarmati Riverfront, Hathee Singh Temple, Ahmed Shah Mosque and Sabarmati Ashram. Others places of interest in the city are the Kite Museum, Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhadra Fort and ISKCON Temple.

Climate of Ahmedabad: November to February are the winter months in Ahmedabad and the best time to visit, as the weather is pleasant. March to May are summers in Ahmedabad and the temperatures tend to shoot up. June to October are the monsoon months and the temperature drops and is a great time to enjoy the city.

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.