The most sought out place of visit when in Kolhapur. Its a beautiful lake with a large number of birds. The walking area, play area is good. Best place to enjoy your evenings. Children have a lot of place to play. Lots of eatables, cafes are in the area. Boating is an additional attraction. One can have a really nice time. - Washrooms are few.

Nice place in kolhapur. Must visit

It could be very difficult to express about the place insted of single business. Rankala is itself covered by large umbrella which includes... Couple of fast-food streets. A widespread historical lake with dedicated walk-way. A Shalini palace. A place for boating. Bird watching, indian and foreign birds are observed by this lake. Picnic spot for small family fuctions. Romantic place for 'love-birds'. Morning walk, jogging, cycling as well public natural swimming place(Only for good swimmers). Dedicated swimming pool also their besides lake, called Ambai tank. Occasional and seasonal large ferris-wheel, small ferris-wheels and horse riding mini ride at evenings. Babies can enjoy mini car rides. Can play garden ctricket, football etc. This place is very popular for its mouth watering tastes of fast foods like bhel, pani-puri, potato-spring, shev-puri, ragda, ice-creams, different roles, wada-paav, chat, South Indian, chinese dishesh, momos, thalipith to name few... This place has historical background too. Built by Chh. Shahu Raje, very briefly planned and was feeding whole city drinking water. It has its own remarkable things to mention. Now maintained by muncipal corporation. In short a calm and full of life place. Loving, respectful place of every kolhapurkar.

This place is very picturesque. A quiet place in the middle of Kolhapur city

Nice selfie point in front of Shalini palace.

It's really good place have evening walk or hanging out with loved ones. Very Historical background now treated as Choupati, many food stalls and activities in this area. Boating is also there. It really refreshing in Evening actually... Beautiful Place must Preserve.

Rankala lake is located in the center of Kolhapur. It is a famous tourist spot. It is the best place for morning and evening walks. You can enjoy the sunset here.

Its quite a large and beautiful lake. Has boating option at a decent price. And of course ample of eataries outside fencing the lake.

Rankala Lake is on the western side of Ambabai temple , it is a popular evening spot and recreation centre. This lake was constructed by Maharaja Shri Shahu Chhatrapati. The Lake is surrounded by Chaupati and other gardens. One of the happening places in Kolhapur and with a decent crowd. Lots of Kid activities adjacent to the lake. Must visit, when in Kolhapur.

Such a great place for weekend Atmosphere was very awesome

Good view, Chan atmospher

Rankala is always special to us #Kolhapurkars'. It's just awesome. The street food is just tooooo good. Must visit once in a lifetime, if not Kolhapurkar

It's located in the middle of Kolhapur city. I visited this place in the midst of my friend's wedding. It has scenic views for sunrise and sunset . You can also enjoy boat rides while capturing this beautiful lake. Definitely a must visit place with family and friends

Awesome place for hang out and morning and evening walk

Its good place for roaming around during morning and evening. The lake's view is mesmerizing for nature lovers. One can have variety of snax at a very reasonable price. Boating facility is available.

It's a nice selfie point near Rankala lake. This selfie point is situated infront of Shalini Palace.

The Lake is surrounded by Chaupati and other gardens. In the backdrop stands majestic Shalini Palace.

This historical lake is a treasure trove for many Hinduists and scenery admirers. Rankala features the Shalini Palace to the north, the "Padmaraje Garden" to the northeast, and a recently developed park towards the southeast bank.The spot is famous for movie shootings. The 'Sandhya Math' in the lake is most ly under water during the rainy reason. Rankala's southeast park has a fresh food market.

Beautiful sight, You can do boating there. Lot of street food stall are there. You can enjoy a long walk over there. Lots of people's use to visit there on daily basis,

If u wanna enjoy ur evening, you must visit this place. Food stalls are there. Historic architecture. Boating available for all age groups.

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. In the backdrop stands majestic Shalini Palace. Shalini Palace is the only star-rated Palace Hotel in Maharashtra. Chaupati also brings memories of Chatak daar Bhel-Puri and Ragda-Patties and variety of food snacks. In past, Kolhapur was famous as a centre for Film Industry. Many Marathi movies, Hindi movies have been shot in studios in Kolhapur. ShantKiran Studio on Rankala Lake was shot in numerous movies. This studio was owned by V. Shantaram (V stands Vanakudre), gift to Indian Film industry. Today, those days in history is being remembered as golden past.

Beautiful place. Food available, cleanliness also maintain. For small childrens fun activity area also available. Visit to rankala for peace.

Very good lake in the middle of the city. We enjoyed too much

A lovely lake in Kolhapur city. Great for a morning walk. A track runs right by the lake and the vibe is great.

V good

Nice lake and park to spend time with family. Lot of eateries around lake area. Good time to visit in the evening.

One of the iconic places of kolhapur, good to go with family and childern...

Beautiful lake and fast food corner evening time best for seen

Best evening in the life.

It's new रंकाळा best place for family and children enjoyment

One of the best places to visit in Kolhapur. Beautiful atmosphere for unending conversations. Best place to spend your evening.

Nice place with lots of food options, it gets very crowded during evening timings, parking may be difficult during peak hours. U can use D Mart Mall parking opposite to the road

Rankala, is a nice place to visit any time. Landscape view in evening.

Nice place for walking ..weekend

Street food is awesome...specially भेल and पानीपूरी

Rankala is the place heart ❤️🥳🎉 of Kolhapur

Nice

Selfie Point with the background of Shalini Palace.

Pleasant Atmosphere! Area is clean and neat at some places! Dont forget to try pani-puri or liquid items!

nice experience on alongwith my family.my childs were enjoying on playing in garden . here will all types of snacks .

Nature ♥️ of Kolhapur 👌👌👌👌👍

Nice place for tourist but due hand card snacks it's rubbish municipality not taking care all road of path block if any fire catch no way to exist ,it's block local bhelpuri vendors putting pressure on municipal officer,MLA also helping them not taking care of people's.

Eventful.

Best Historical place .... Love rankala . Please visit @ kolhapur

Lake in Kolhapur. Rankala Lake. A massive freshwater Lake with boating point. Very good experience of the boating. Variety of Boating options available. Boating for 4-5 people would cost around Rs 250. Safety jackets available for boating at no extra cost. Lots of roadside eateries around the late. it's a street food lovers paradise . A great place evening stroll or an early morning walk. Shalini palace near the lake is worth a visit.