Caution
Kolhapur in June
Maharashtra, India
Monsoon â temple accessible. Panhala Fort turns green
Why June scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon â temple accessible. Panhala Fort turns green
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy highway drive from Pune.. road condition: NH48 from Pune is good. Kolhapur is well-connected.. public transport: Railway station with trains to Pune/Mumbai. State buses frequent.. from nearest city: Pune â 230km (4.5hrs). Mumbai â 395km (7hrs). Goa â 250km (5hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Multiple across the city. nearest hospital: CPR Hospital, Chhatrapati Pramila Raje Hospital. Good district-level facilities
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G coverage.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) â Temple is welcoming for families, Rankala Lake is pleasant, Wrestling arenas are fascinating
Elevation
569m â Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- âFirst-time travelers
- âSenior citizens
- âFamilies with children
- âRemote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- âThose with flexible dates â better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool 12-30°C. Temple comfortable. Kushti season active |
| February | 4/5 | Pleasant weather. Good for temple and heritage |
| March | 3/5 | Warming up. Still manageable |
| April | 2/5 | Hot 37°C+. Temple visit okay early morning only |
| May | 1/5 | Very hot and humid. Not pleasant |
| Juneviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon â temple accessible. Panhala Fort turns green |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon. Temple pilgrimage continues. Sahyadri lush |
| August | 3/5 | Heavy rain but Shravan month temple activity high |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon receding. Navratri preparations |
| October | 5/5 | Navratri â Mahalaxmi Temple at its most vibrant. Post-monsoon weather |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Perfect for temple, food trail, Panhala Fort |
| December | 5/5 | Cool and pleasant. Best time to visit. Kushti competitions |
Practical Details
How to reach
Pune â 230km (4.5hrs). Mumbai â 395km (7hrs). Goa â 250km (5hrs). Roads: NH48 from Pune is good. Kolhapur is well-connected.. Self-drive: Easy highway drive from Pune.. Public transport: Railway station with trains to Pune/Mumbai. State buses frequent.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
569m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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