From Dilli's Chaos to Kolhapur's Crown: Is This Palace Worth the Hype? Rishabh Shukla
Distance:
1,600 km (Approx. 28 hours by road, or take a 2-hour flight to Pune + a 3-hour drive). Yep, it’s far, but hey, royalty isn’t meant to be easy, right?
Why Should Dilliwalas Care About This Place?
No Smog Here, Just Splendor: Trade Delhi’s choking air for Kolhapur’s fresh vibes and majestic architecture.
A Palace with Personality: Built in 1884, this Indo-Saracenic masterpiece has peacock motifs, stained glass windows, and a clock tower that screams, “Click me!”
Not Just a Pretty Face: Houses the Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Museum, featuring weapons, artifacts, and royal bling that’d put your wedding jewelry to shame.
Hidden Secrets That’ll Blow Your Mind:
Royal Tunnel: Rumored underground passage to Panhala Fort – perfect for a king-sized escape!
Zoo Tales: The palace used to have its own zoo. Imagine lions as neighbors (not your noisy Dilliwala aunty).
Stained Stories: The glass windows narrate mythological and historical sagas—way cooler than Netflix.
What to Do Once You’re There?
Selfie Like a King: Those arches and carvings make even your worst angles look good.
Museum Mayhem: Dive deep into Kolhapur’s royal past—because history > gossip.
Chill at Rankala Lake: Just 2 km away, this spot is perfect for sunsets and boat rides (without Yamuna’s questionable water quality).
Food Fight: Delhi vs. Kolhapur
Delhi’s butter chicken is legendary, but have you tried Kolhapur’s tambada rassa (red curry)? Spice lovers, rejoice.
Pair it with jowar bhakri, and it might just dethrone your favorite chole bhature.
Pro Tips for Dilliwalas:
Winter Is King: Avoid the Kolhapuri heat. October to February is prime time.
Travel Light, Feel Royal: Pack fewer clothes, more curiosity.
Believe the Ghost Stories: Local whispers suggest eerie vibes in the corridors. Spooked already?
So, is this palace worth a 1,600 km pilgrimage from Delhi? Only one way to find out – ditch the smog, embrace the swag, and let Kolhapur crown your wanderlust!
With over 15 years of versatile experience, Rishabh Shukla is a distinguished journalist, public relations expert, brand storytelling consultant, and art activist. He has mastered the art of transforming narrative-driven public relations into powerful, emotionally resonant brands. Combining his journalistic expertise with creative storytelling and the use of art for social justice, Rishabh has become a force to reckon with in the worlds of publishing, real estate, and NGO collaborations.
Armed with double master’s degrees in English Literature and Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology, as well as a postgraduate diploma in Journalism and Mass Communications, Rishabh excels in creating high-impact media content that drives engagement and visibility. His design thinking badges from IBM further empower him to craft lasting narratives for clients, transforming ordinary stories into memorable brand identities.
Recognized by numerous esteemed organizations for his strategic public relations planning, contemporary writing, and campaign development, Rishabh has created story-centric PR campaigns that drive meaningful, measurable results for businesses, NGOs, and creative sectors alike.
One of his most unique contributions to the world of literature is his pioneering of the micro-story genre. Delivering complete narratives in just 15 words—Rishabh has penned over 200+ of these micro tales. His minimalist, deeply engaging storytelling style captures entire emotional arcs, setting new standards for brevity and creative impact. Despite lacking traditional narrative structures, these stories encapsulate humor, drama, melancholy, or eeriness, keeping readers hooked from the first word.
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