Panhala

Panhala
city
Panhala water tank
Panhala
Coordinates: 16°49′N 74°07′E / 16.82°N 74.12°E / 16.82; 74.12
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Kolhapur
Elevation	754 m (2,474 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	3,450
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	MH-09

Panhala (Pronunciation: [pənʱaːɭa]) is a city and a Hill station Municipal Council (3177 feet above sea level) 18 km northwest of Kolhapur, in Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Panhala is the smallest city in Maharashtra and being a Municipal Council the city is developing rapidly. The city sprawls in the Panhala fort commands a panoramic view of the valley below. The main historical attraction here is the Panhala fort. There are many places of interest, each with its share of haunting anecdotes.