Tourism has now emerged as one of the major attractions of Kolhapur , surrounded as it is by hills, nestled in the lap of benevolent Nature, studded with different religious places, excavation sites, historic forts & sanctuaries. All these have added tremendously to the pull of this region at the heartstrings of visitors. Kolhapur is a major gateway to the Konkan. You can easily access Goa , Karnataka, Ratnagiri & Sindhudurga via Kolhapur . Verdant nature, coupled with the mind-blowing Sahyadri mountain range welcome you during your trip, whether you are staying here or simply passing through.