Kolhapur to Goa Flights

Goa Airport is the only international airport in the state of Goa and was built in 1955. It is now managed by the Airports Authority of India. Located about 30 km from the capital, Panjim, in the city of Dabolim, the airport is also known as Dabolim Airport. Its IATA code is GOI. The airport has a single terminal that can accommodate up to 2,750 passengers during peak hours. The terminal is also well-equipped with a medical inspection room, wheelchairs, escalators, currency exchange counters, and more. Although Goa is the smallest state of India, Dabolim Airport is the ninth biggest in the country. Transportation facilities to and fro the airport include car rentals, local bus, and taxis to Panaji city centre. There are also shuttle buses with fixed routes from Calangute to Panaji to the airport. Since Goa has an influx of tourists year round, there are services such as currency exchanges, ATM machines, duty-free shops, baggage trolleys, restaurants and cafes, and an information desk at Dabolim Airport.

Goa, also known as the ëPearl of Orientí, is a touristís paradise in India. Located on the western coast of India, Goa is most visited for its beautiful beaches, lovely waterfalls, green forests, religious monuments, delectable cuisine, wildlife sanctuaries, etc. Goa is enriched with the laid-back beach culture and is often referred to as the ìParty Capital of Indiaî. The beaches at Goa are idyllic gathering spots that can be enjoyed with friends and family. Apart from being a beach lover's paradise, Goa is a popular travel destination due to its unique heritage architectural structures such as colonial homes, ancient temples, churches, Portuguese buildings, etc. Goan cuisine mostly comprises seafood, but rice and fish curry are staple dishes of Goa. Chicken Cafreal, Goan Fish Curry, Pork Vindaloo, Shark Ambotik, etc. are must-try dishes here. You can indulge in shopping at the local markets for beachwear, pickles, and souvenirs at reasonable prices. The best time to visit Goa is during winters from November to March, especially December because it is the holiday season.

The Kolhapur Airport is located about 9 km from the city of Kolhapur. Its IATA code is KLH. It is operated and managed by the Airports Authority of India. The airport has flights to Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Tirupati. It has a single domestic terminal that caters to domestic flights. The airport offers several facilities to the travellers such as baggage services, free trolleys, duty-free shops, cyber cafes, eateries and snack counters, etc.

Kolhapur, the land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is one of the historically famous cities in India. Situated about 387 km from Mumbai on the eastern side of Western Ghats, it is known as the ëVaranasi of the Southí. The history of the city can be divided into six periods - Maurya, Andhra, Chalukya-Rashtrakuta, Silhar Yadav, Mahomedan period, and the Maratha empire. The city is an ideal mix of tradition and modern influence. It is the leading district in agro-based industries. This prominent centre for the Maratha film industry has the 7th highest per capita income in Maharashtra. The city is also famous for its rich heritage temples such as the Kopeshwar Temple, Shri Ambabai Shaktipeeth/Mahalakshmi Temple, Rankbhairav Temple, etc. Besides dargahs and temples, the city has other places where tourists can spend quality time, like forts and museums. The city is abundant in natural resources like water, natural vegetation, fertile soil, and animal wealth, making it a forerunner for manufacturing refined sugar, textiles, and engineering products. Moreover, Kolhapur city is also famous for its tasty cuisine and is one of the best places to taste authentic Maharashtrian delicacies, particularly sweets such as gur, petha, saaj, and dudh katta. Apart from that, Kolhapuri chappal, cotton sarees, Lavangi mirchi and silver jewellery are the best shopping items in Kolhapur.