Kolhapur Pandharpur Tuljapur Akkalkot Tour Package from Rajkot (4 Days)
4-day Kolhapur Pandharpur tour from Rajkot: Kolhapur, Pandharpur, Tuljapur, Akkalkot and Solapur. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹11,520 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
21° – 28°C
October in Kolhapur Pandharpur Tuljapur Akkalkot
Description
4-day Kolhapur Pandharpur tour from Rajkot: Kolhapur, Pandharpur, Tuljapur, Akkalkot and Solapur. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹11,520 per person.
This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 9 handpicked stops, including Mahalakshmi (Ambabai) Temple, Rankala Lake, New Palace and more. October–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Balaji Residency, Kolhapur, Kolhapur. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Kolhapur Pandharpur Tuljapur Akkalkot
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 16°C – 37°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Rajkot to Kolhapur
Reach Kolhapur by train from Rajkot, where our driver meets you. Check in at your hotel in Kolhapur. Check in at Kolhapur and have darshan at the Mahalakshmi (Ambabai) temple, one of the Shakti Peethas. Visit the New Palace museum and spend the evening at Rankala Lake; try a Kolhapuri misal or tambda-pandhra rassa for dinner. Overnight stay in Kolhapur.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Rajkot to Kolhapur
1034 km · ~21h 41m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rajkot
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
195 km · 3h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 345Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 495Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
195 km · 3h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 689Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 839Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
195 km · 3h 54m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KolhapurKolhapur, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Rajkot to Kolhapur
1034 km · ~22h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Rajkot
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rajkot. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rajkot → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~517 km
~11h 29m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,500
- Change buses at a major city (around km 517)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kolhapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kolhapur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~517 km
~11h 29m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,500
- Arrive in Kolhapur
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Rajkot to Kolhapur
Nearest railway stations: Rajkot Jn for Rajkot, C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 25h 40m in total
Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 25h 40m in total
Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 26h 20m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 7m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Mahalakshmi (Ambabai) Temple
The black-stone Shakti Peetha temple at the heart of Kolhapur.
- 2
Rankala Lake
The city lake, best at sunset.
- 3
New Palace
The palace museum of the Chhatrapatis of Kolhapur.
Kolhapur to Pandharpur
Today's travel: from Kolhapur to Pandharpur (about 178 km, 3 hrs 30 min). Visit the Jyotiba temple on the hill near Kolhapur in the morning, then drive to Pandharpur, about four hours, for darshan of Lord Vitthal and Rukmini on the Chandrabhaga. Overnight stay in Pandharpur.
- 1
Jyotiba Temple
The hilltop temple near Kolhapur, covered in gulal at festival time.
- 2
Vitthal Rukmini Temple
The temple of Lord Vitthal on the Chandrabhaga.
- 3
Chandrabhaga ghats
The ghats where the Wari pilgrims bathe.
Tuljapur and Akkalkot
Today's travel: from Pandharpur to Tuljapur (about 114 km, 2 hrs 15 min), from Tuljapur to Akkalkot (about 71 km, 1 hr 30 min) and from Akkalkot to Solapur (about 39 km, 45 min). Drive to Tuljapur for darshan of Tulja Bhavani, then to Akkalkot for the math and samadhi of Shri Swami Samarth. Continue to Solapur for the night. Overnight stay in Solapur.
- 1
Tulja Bhavani Temple
The temple of the goddess of the Bhonsle family, one of the Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra.
- 2
Shri Swami Samarth Math, Akkalkot
The math and samadhi of Swami Samarth.
Solapur to Rajkot
Visit the Siddheshwar temple on its lake in Solapur before starting home. Board the train from Solapur back to Rajkot (about 1,012 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Solapur to Rajkot
1012 km · ~21h 14m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Solapur
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
187 km · 3h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 337Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 487Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
187 km · 3h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 675Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 825Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
187 km · 3h 45m drive from previous stop
Arrive in RajkotRajkot, Gujarat
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Solapur to Rajkot
1012 km · ~22h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Solapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Solapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Solapur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~506 km
~11h 15m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 506)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rajkot. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Rajkot
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~506 km
~11h 15m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,470
- Arrive in Rajkot
Rajkot, Gujarat
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Solapur to Rajkot
Nearest railway stations: Solapur Jn for Solapur, Rajkot Jn for Rajkot.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Siddheshwar Temple, Solapur
The lake temple of Shri Siddheshwar.
- 2
Leave for Rajkot.
Tour Overview
Four great temples of southern Maharashtra: Ambabai Mahalakshmi of Kolhapur, a Shakti Peetha; Vitthal-Rukmini of Pandharpur, the goal of the Wari pilgrimage; Tulja Bhavani of Tuljapur, the family goddess of Shivaji; and the math of Swami Samarth at Akkalkot.
This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Rajkot. The route runs Rajkot → Kolhapur → Pandharpur → Tuljapur → Akkalkot → Solapur → Rajkot, about 2,448 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Kolhapur Pandharpur Tour from Rajkot
- Mahalakshmi (Ambabai) Temple
- Rankala Lake
- New Palace
- Jyotiba Temple
- Vitthal Rukmini Temple
- Chandrabhaga ghats
- Tulja Bhavani Temple
- Shri Swami Samarth Math, Akkalkot
Inclusions in the Kolhapur Pandharpur Tour Package
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Rajkot for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Kolhapur Pandharpur Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Kolhapur Pandharpur Tour
Best time to visit: October–February
Route: Rajkot → Kolhapur → Pandharpur → Tuljapur → Akkalkot → Solapur → Rajkot (about 2,448 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kolhapur and back from Solapur; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Hotels: Treebo Balaji Residency, Kolhapur, Kolhapur; 3-star hotel in Pandharpur; 3-star hotel in Solapur, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Rajkot. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹40,830 | ₹17,960 | ₹15,820 |
| 33 Persons | ₹33,940 | ₹16,740 | ₹14,600 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹29,920 | ₹15,090 | ₹12,950 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹27,700 | ₹14,410 | ₹12,270 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹23,970 | ₹13,660 | ₹11,520 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Rajkot the drive is about 1,034 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kolhapur and back from Solapur; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Mahalakshmi (Ambabai) Temple
The black-stone Shakti Peetha temple at the heart of Kolhapur.
Rankala Lake
A scenic, man-made lake created in the 19th century from a stone quarry, surrounded by a popular promenade and garden. It is a favorite spot for evening walks, boating, and enjoying local street food.
New Palace
The palace museum of the Chhatrapatis of Kolhapur.
Jyotiba Temple
The hilltop temple near Kolhapur, covered in gulal at festival time.
Vitthal Rukmini Temple
The temple of Lord Vitthal on the Chandrabhaga.
Chandrabhaga ghats
The ghats where the Wari pilgrims bathe.
Tulja Bhavani Temple
The temple of the goddess of the Bhonsle family, one of the Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra.
Shri Swami Samarth Math, Akkalkot
The math and samadhi of Swami Samarth.
Siddheshwar Temple, Solapur
The lake temple of Shri Siddheshwar.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Rajkot for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–February
Route: Rajkot → Kolhapur → Pandharpur → Tuljapur → Akkalkot → Solapur → Rajkot (about 2,448 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kolhapur and back from Solapur; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Hotels: Treebo Balaji Residency, Kolhapur, Kolhapur; 3-star hotel in Pandharpur; 3-star hotel in Solapur, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Rajkot on day 1 and you are back in Rajkot on day 4. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Rajkot → Kolhapur → Pandharpur → Tuljapur → Akkalkot → Solapur → Rajkot. That is about 2,448 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹15,820 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹11,520 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Rajkot and back. By cab from Rajkot the drive is about 1,034 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kolhapur and back from Solapur; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–February.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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