Rankala Lake , Malvan
About Rankala Lake
The Rankala lake is named after the god Rank Bhairav , whose shrine is located at the heart of the lake.The temple was built by Chhatrapatis of Kolhapur. The lake is located in the west of Mahalaxmi Temple, it is said that its deepest area was created due to quarries of stones which were used for construction of Mahalaxmi temple. The lake is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and a Choupatty. At the Choupatty tourists can enjoy a number of local delicacies and ice cream. Different Swings and slides have been placed in the gardens for the children.Watching the sunset from this place is a mystical experience.
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Places to Visit near Rankala Lake
Shri Amba Bai Temple, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
1.5 km from Rankala Lake - See map
Mahalaxmi Temple situated next to Shri Amba Bai Temple at Kolhapur is one of the Shakti peeths, which is mentioned in a number of Hindu epics....
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Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum, Maharashtra
4.8 km from Rankala Lake - See map
Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum is at the New Palace in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The museum is situated in a primeval structure on...
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Maharaja’s Palace, Maharashtra
5 km from Rankala Lake - See map
The Maharaja’s palace is also known as the New Palace, which has been built in 1888 on the designs of Mant. The Palace is a mix of Rajasthani...
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Jyotiba Temple, Maharashtra
18.6 km from Rankala Lake - See map
Jyotiba Temple is located 17 KMs from Kolhapur, in the Panhala range of Maharashtra. The temple is situated at an altitude of 3124 feet above...
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Teen Darwaza, Maharashtra
21.4 km from Rankala Lake - See map
The Teen Darwaza means Three doors, which is situated in the western part of the fort. The middle one named the Teen Darwa is the tallest and has...
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Panhala Fort, Maharashtra
21.5 km from Rankala Lake - See map
Panhala Fort is in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, about 20 kms from the city center. Panhala fort, one of the largest forts in Deccan region...
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Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra
50.3 km from Rankala Lake - See map
Dajipur Sanctuary or Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the catchment area of Sahu and Laxmi Sagar in Kolahpur. The Sanctuary is...
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Radhanagari Dam, Maharashtra
54.3 km from Rankala Lake - See map
Radhanagari Dam was built by Shahuji Maharaj, the ruler of Kolhapur and spreads across an area of 1,1000 hectares . The dam has been builtin with...
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Kopeshwar Temple, Maharashtra
61.9 km from Rankala Lake - See map
In the 12th century, Silhara King Gandaraditya had built Kopeshwar Temple. The temple is in khidrapur, Kolahpur. The temple is dedicated to lord...
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Amba Ghat, Maharashtra
70 km from Rankala Lake - See map
Amba ghat is situated at a height of 3100 ft above the sea level and is on the Kolhapur-Ratnagiri national highway (NH-204).The spot is the...
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Karad Hills, Maharashtra
74.9 km from Rankala Lake - See map
Karad Hills is a small township in Satara which is situated on the confluence of River Krishna and River Koyna. This particular meeting point is a...
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Marleshwar Temple, Maharashtra
92.3 km from Rankala Lake - See map
Marleshwar Temple is a cave temple located close to Ratnagiri. Lord Pashuram had built this temple devoting to the famous Hindu God Shiva. The...
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