Shri Kshetra Mallikarjun / Vilasgad Fort is located near the Yedenipani village in Walwa taluka in Sangli district of Maharashtra state, India. Shri Kshetra Mallikarjun and Vilasgad Fort both are in the same place. This place is also called Mallikarjun Hills. Due to the presence of an ancient Mallikarjun temple on this hill station, this place got the name Shri Kshetra Mallikarjun or Mallikarjun Hills.  

                          Shri Kshetra Mallikarjun / Vilasgad Fort is near to Kolhapur-Karad Highway. You can bring your vehicles up to the foot of the Mallikarjun Hills. There is a good road to come here and there is free parking too. To reach Mallikarjun temple from parking, you will have to climb around 700 to 800 stairs. If you want, you can do trekking also. There are small mountain paths from the surrounding villages to climb this big hill station. You can do trekking from there. 

         As this is a hill station there will be snakes and wild animals here. So be careful when you go there. Due to the lack of security guards, this place has become the favorite place for bad boys for all kinds of bad activities. So be careful of such bad people also. Always go with your family and friends group. 

              An ancient Shiva temple is situated on the second top of this hill station. Its name is Mallikarjun temple. So this place is called Shri Kshetra Mallikarjun or Mallikarjun Hills. Mallikarjuna Hills is located in the Mahadev Mountain Range. This place has historical importance as well as religious importance. You can visit Mallikarjun temple anytime. But the rainy season is the best time to visit Mallikarjun Hills. On Shravan Mondays and Maha Shivratri days, thousands of devotees gather here. 

               Ramling Bet is a beautiful natural island which is located near the Bahe village of Walwa taluka in the Sangli district of Maharashtra state, India. Ramling Bet is also called Ramling Island. In Marathi, Bet means an Island. This beautiful island is formed by the River Krishna. This is the naturally formed island. This is the only island found in the Sangli district.

           The peacefully flowing Krishna river, charming sunrise view, chirping of birds, the sound of flowing water, big rocks in the river, the big road bridge built over the river Krishna, a long walking bridge in the river, big trees, and glowing sunset view all have increased the beauty of Ramling Bet. On average one Lakh people visit here per year. This is one of the most favorite picnic spots of Sanglikars and Kolhapurkars.

           You can bring your vehicles to the Ramling Bet. There is free parking for vehicles beside the road bridge built across the river Krishna. Ramling Bet is around 1 km away from the parking space. You will have to go on walking to reach the Ramling Bet. One long walking bridge has been built in the river itself. This long walking bridge has been built with square-shaped strong stones. You will feel very amazing while walking on it. Because this walking bridge is in the Krishna River itself. This is the only way to reach Ramling Bet. If the river floods, this route also gets closed. Then you cannot go till Ramling Bet.

             Big rocks have been formed due to the speed of the flow of water in the river. The river water flows ahead breaking these rocks. Here you can click amazing photos. But always give priority to your safety. If you have brought small children, please take care of them.

         Ramling Bet is a natural island formed by the Krishna River and is also a natural bird sanctuary. Here you can see many types of birds. This island is the nest for thousands of migratory birds. This place is a must and should-visit place for all nature lovers. Ramling Bet is both a tourist place and a religious place.

                Shri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple / Shri Kshetra Jwala Narasimha Teerth is located in the Kole Narsimhapur village in Walwa taluka in Sangli district of Maharashtra state, India. Shri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is situated in a beautiful and peaceful place on the banks of River Krishna. On the way from the river to the temple, you will see the Garuda statue, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu on the flood control wall.

             This Lakshmi Narasimha temple is more than 2000 years old. This ancient temple is dedicated to Ugra Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This is an underground temple and now it has been slightly renovated for the convenience of devotees. You can also see some pictures of Lord Vishnu’s Dashavatar in the assembly hall of the temple.

           The Ugra Narasimha (Jwala Narasimha) idol of this temple is very special. This is an ancient Narasimha idol made of a single Shaligram stone. Shaligram stones are found only in Nepal. It is one of the biggest Shaligram idols found in the world. Its height is around 5 feet. This angry Narasimha idol has 16 hands. Above is the depiction of Dashavatara. Hiranyakashipu is in his lap. Below, on one side, there are small idols of Lakshmi Mata, Bhakta Prahlad, and Garuda. On the other side is the idol of Bhudevi (Mother Earth).

           Machindragad Fort is located in the Kille-Machindragad village in Walwa taluk of Sangli district of Maharashtra state, India. Machindragad Fort is also called Kille-Machindragad. This fort is situated atop a pacific mountain outside the village. This is a Giridurg. It is close to Karad City. But it comes in Sangli district.

             You can bring your vehicles up to the top of this Machindragad fort. The car and bike road route is from Kille-Machindragad village. But please drive carefully and safely while coming. Because the road is very inclined. Your vehicle may reverse while climbing up and may skid while going down. So drive slowly and safely.

              Two separate trekking tracks have been built here for trek lovers to reach the Machindragad fort. One track is from Kille-Machindragad village and the other is from Yede-Machindra village. You can come walking comfortably. It’s an hour’s journey. Both trekking tracks are well-built and safe. But yet always trek with your friends’ group. Don’t try solo trekking on any fort.

              Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary or Sagareshwar Deer Sanctuary is located near the Devrashtre village in the Sangli district of Maharashtra state, India. This wildlife sanctuary is situated at the meeting point of three taluks namely Kadegaon, Walwa, and Palus. The total area of this sanctuary is 10.87 Square Kilometers. Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Sagareshwar Deer Park. Because a large number of Deer are seen here.

             The biggest specialty of the Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is that it is India’s first manmade wildlife sanctuary and Maharashtra’s one & only manmade wildlife Sanctuary. Here big forest has been artificially developed under the afforestation programs with the help of the local villagers and Vrikshamitra (Friend of Trees) D M Mohite. This forest has been cultivated without a perennial supply of water. It’s really a great work. Because it is not easy to cultivate an artificial forest. All the animals and birds you see in this Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary have been artificially introduced here. This means wild animals from other places have been brought here and released. This Sagareshwar wildlife sanctuary is the manmade artificial wildlife Sanctuary. But it is not less than any natural wildlife Sanctuary.

             The total distance of the Jungle Safari is around 6 KM. There are mainly 3 Viewpoints. The last top viewpoint is named Kirloskar Point. From here you get a breathtaking view of the Krishna River flowing through the Sugarcane and Grape fields. One ancient temple of Lord Shiva named Sagareshwar is there in Devrashtre village near to this wildlife sanctuary. That’s why it is named Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.