Best places: Historic sites in Navelim, India

👍👍 The Battle of Pavan Khind was a rearguard last stand that took place on 13 July 1660, at a mountain pass in the vicinity of fort Vishalgad, near the city of Kolhapur by the Maratha general Baji Prabhu Deshpande and Shambhu Singh Jadhav against Siddi Masud of the Bijapur Sultanate.I feel proud as A...

👍 Amazingly designed stone temple complex and it is sad to see some of the idols destroyed by the invaders. If you want to comprehend temple history and decipher the artwork and text, a tour guide is a must. Entry tickets must be bought at the counter. There aren't many upscale restaurants here, but t...

Small museum of royal history & memorabilia located in an ornate 19th-century black-stone palace.

Begun in the 6th century A.D., these Hindu cave temples contain statues hewn from the rock itself.

👍👍 It is a very pleasant, beautiful area. It looks very beautiful especially during sunset. A variety of food trucks, children's toys and a garden are available. It is a must visit place at least once

👍👍 This is open from three sides and gives beautiful view of sunset. One has to walk for a kilometre or so to reach here as entry to private vehicles is not permitted from a point. But it is a beautiful place and if you have time then you'll enjoy the view and the wind.

👍👍 Rankala Lake is a popular evening spot and recreation centre. Located at a distance of 1 kilometer from the Mahalakshmi Temple. This lake was constructed by late Maharajah, Shri Shahu Chhatrapati. The Lake is surrounded by Chaupati and other gardens. In the backdrop stands majestic Shalini Palace. Y...

👍👍 Panhala fort (also known as Panhalgad, Pahalla and Panalla (literally "the home of serpents")), is located in Panhala, 20 kilometres northwest of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India. It is strategically located looking over a pass in the Sahyadri mountain range which was a major trade route from Bijapur ...

😐 Historical structure builds in the water of Lake Rankala.Most a beautiful place like Rankala. Near from Rankala. Perfect place for sunset as well as morning view. The surrounding area is not clean and neat. Must be improved. Not always crowded. The beauty of this place has no words. Must visit this...

👍👍 Best ! even in summer morning... We could see cloud bed as height is good. Forest view from top with 7 -8 visible dams in Tilari area. Cars can reach at the top ,just 5 -10 minutes walking needed. Beautiful road with jungle view, all trees around. Good area for birding. Carry water and snacks as no...

Remains of a walled medieval fortress complex, encircled by a moat, with temples & mosques inside.

👍👍 This is a massive buruj near takab udyan. It is right on the road. There are two steps leading to the top, so the name.

👍👍 Beautifully built and maintained camp with Bhuddha temple. Very peaceful and calm. One must visit to see what peace means.

👍👍 A place worth a visit for those who like to explore and know about our past

👍 The Laxmi Vilas Palace — the birthplace of Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj — the work to restore the birthplace started several years ago. In the past year, the work of the museum is being carried out. The replicas of major events of Shahu Maharaj’s life have been installed in the museum. It has...

Huge 17th-century Portuguese-style mansion filled with antique furniture, art & historic artifacts.

👍 Bharat gad fort is situated in Masure village of Malvan taluka ,district sindhudurg. This fort is on small hill near Creek of kalaval on south side. You can visit this fort from Malvan town by auto riksha or by state transport (st) bus as it's just approximately 20 km from Malvan. Masure village is...

😐 Kittur Rani Chennamma (1778 -1829)  was the earliest valiant queen to rebel against the British. Chennamma was born 56 years before the birth of Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi. At 15, she married Mallasarja Desai, the King of Kittur. After her husband & only son died, she adopted Shivalingappa in 1824 a...

Monumental, blue-toned clock tower dating to 1937, surrounded by a busy marketplace.