Kolhapur to Panhala Bus — MSRTC Timetable & Travel Guide

Panhala Fort (~20 km from Kolhapur) is one of the largest forts in the Deccan, associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. MSRTC runs very frequent buses from Kolhapur CBS to Panhala.

Kolhapur to Panhala — Bus Schedule

Key Departure Times — Kolhapur CBS to Panhala

Return — Panhala to Kolhapur CBS

Return buses from Panhala to Kolhapur CBS run from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM every 30–45 minutes. Last bus from Panhala: approximately 7:30 PM — don’t miss it if visiting the fort in the evening.

Panhala Fort — Visit Guide

• Fort open: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (free entry)
• Best time to visit: October to March. Avoid monsoon peak (July–August) as roads are slippery
• Famous for: Shivaji Maharaj’s residence, Teen Darwaza, Wagh Darwaza, panoramic views of Kolhapur
• From Panhala bus stop to fort gate: ~500 m walk
• Kombad Buruj & Andhar Bavdi: Notable structures inside the fort — explore in 2–3 hours

Kolhapur CBS — Contact

Phone: 0231-2650620 | Address: CBS, Station Road, Kolhapur 416001