Satara , Maharashtra
About Satara
Satara district is an impressive amalgamation of culture, places and promising infrastructure. An already well established tourist region Satara district is an abode to the best hill stations, mesmerizing rivers, waterfalls and lakes, historical forts and elegant shrines, natural habitats and recreational activities. Over the past years it has managed to successfully provide a platform to small townships and villages to flourish in the tourism sector. Even the most remote areas of the district have something remarkable to offer. With a population of 2.8 million people, Satara comes across a major player in Maharastra Tourism.
Satara City (seven hills surrounding the city, Ajinkyatara, Sajjangad, Yawateshwar, Jarandeshwar, Nakdicha Dongar, Kitlicha Dongar, and Pedhyacha Bhairoba) has charmed the travelers across the country with their Kandhi Pedhe. But this is not just something that the former Maratha Empire capital has to offer. The city is a thriving victor like its emperors and kings. It is located near the stirring confluence of River Krishna and Venna. Also Satara’s Kaas Plateau has gained international recognition from the UNSECO as a World Heritage Site. The fact that this land has experienced and sheltered people from almost all kinds of ethnicities is something to be proud of. Satara truly is a blend of regal magnificence, traditional customs and breath-taking surroundings.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Satara
Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai), Maharashtra
2.7 km from Satara - See map
About 35 kilometers from Satara City, along the banks of River Krishna lay the spectacular temples of Wai. It is also known as Dakshin Kashi as it...
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Natraj Mandir, Satara, Maharashtra
3.1 km from Satara - See map
Shri Uttara Chidambaram Natraja Mandir located in Satara or popularly known as the Nataraj Mandir is an imitation of Chidambaram Temple in...
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Ajinkyatara Fort, Maharashtra
3.6 km from Satara - See map
Nestled in the heart of Satara City, Ajinkyatara (Invincible Star) Fort gloriously rises from one of the mountains of the Sahayadri range; it can...
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Mahuli, Maharashtra
5.9 km from Satara - See map
Kshetra Mahuli and Sangam Mahuli are two tiny villages prominently celebrated for their beautiful shrines. Situated in close proximity to the...
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Pateshwar Hills, Maharashtra
12.9 km from Satara - See map
Pateshwar Hills are located 13 kilometers south east from Satara City and are illustrious for the shrines of Lord Shiva and fantastic rock...
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Sajjangad, Maharashtra
14.9 km from Satara - See map
A historical reminiscence Sajjangarh, The Fort of Good People is established around 20 kilometers away from Satara City. It is the final resting...
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Kalyangad Fort, Maharashtra
23.1 km from Satara - See map
Kalyangad or Nandgiri Fort is a hill fortress built by the Shilahar Dynasty from 1178 to 1209. It was later conquered by King Shivaji, and then...
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Kaas Plateau, Maharashtra
23.8 km from Satara - See map
Kaas Plateau is situated in the Sahyadri range, about 22 Kms from the Satara city. It is known for various types of wild flowers which bloom...
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Thoseghar Waterfalls, Maharashtra
25.2 km from Satara - See map
Thoseghar waterfalls are located near the village of Thoseghar, about 20 KMs from Satara city in Konkan region of Maharashtra. It is a popular...
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Kaas Lake, Maharashtra
26.3 km from Satara - See map
Kaas Lake is an artificial lake carved in 1875, just located on the lower southern part of the Kaas Plateau. It almost 1160 meters above the sea...
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Vajrai Waterfall, Maharashtra
27.6 km from Satara - See map
Vajrai Waterfall are tall, multi-tiered waterfalls are located in the Sahyadri hills about 27 kms from Satara. Vajrai waterfalls, originating from...
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Wai, Maharashtra
35.2 km from Satara - See map
Only a short distance, 8km, from Panchgani lies the picturesque village of Wai. There are many mandirs, ghats and temples here. All in the setting...
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