Rankala Lake in Kolhapur

Rankala Lake is on the western side of Ambabai temple , it is a popular evening spot and recreation centre. This lake was constructed by late Maharajah, Shri Shahu Chhatrapati. The Lake is surrounded by Chaupati and other gardens.This lake is picturesque and it’s a pleasure to go for a walk along this lake. At two spots one can reach the water, at Rajghat and Maratha ghat. There is a tower on the Rajghat. In front of this tower are the Shalini Palace and Ambai swimming tank. The spot is famous for movie shootings. The ‘Sandhya Math’ in the lake is most ly under water during the rainy reason.

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