You arrive at Kolhapur, a city with a multifaceted person and a mythical past. Kolhapur has survived regimes of various rulers from the legendary past to the modern age. The Satavahana Kings, the Shilaharas, the Marathas and the British have all left their imprint on it.

Your first stop is at The New Palace. This Indo-Sarecenic architectural marvel was built in 1881 and houses the Chhatrapati Sahu Museum-a curious array of the former Maharaja's possessions. Next, visit Bhawani Mandap (The Town Hall) from here proceed to Mahalakshmi Temple where you learn how goddess Mahalakshmi destroyed the demon Kolhasura and how the goddess took abode in a shrine, which is the temple today. The temple complex is adorned with horizontal mouldings and vertifical offsets, creating a rich light and shade pattern. Travel to Shalini Palace on the west bank of the picturesque Rankala Lake to discover the beauty of the gigantic architecture bearing the crest of the Maharaja of Kolhapur. In the palace witness traditional cultural programmes presented by local group and Martial Art locally known as "Mardani Khel". You can also pick up some mementos from here, as Shalini Palace is well known for its handicraft Stalls.

Head back to the train for a lavish lunch as it chugs out to next day's destination: the 6th century.