Rankala Lakeरंकाळा तलाव
Kolhapur’s evening promenade, as much about the bhel stalls as the boats.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKolhapur, Maharashtra
Satara-Kolhapur
Satara-Kolhapur
Kind of placeLakes & Dams
Best time to visit1 October to 15 March
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyKolhapur, Kolhapur
EntryFree
About Rankala Lake
Kolhapur’s evening living room, a lake built in the 1880s with a promenade, boating, and a chaupati whose bhel and misal stalls do more business than the boats. Shalini Palace stands on the far bank.
What to see and do
- Lakeside promenade and evening chaupati
- Boating and pedal boats
- Shalini Palace across the water
- Sunset over the lake
- Mahalaxmi temple ten minutes away
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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