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Located in Western Maharashtra, Satara is one of the historical cities of the state and the headquarters of Satara district. The city gets its name from the seven (Saat) hills (Tara) that envelope Satara. This historic site of Maratha Kingdom is located near the confluence of Krishna and its tributary Venna.

Satara was established in the 16th century and had the honour of being the seat of Chatrapati Shahu, Raja of Satara. It was conquered by Shivaji once in 1663 and after his death, his half-brother, Sambhaji was made the king until the release of Shahu, Shivaji’s son from the Mughals. Chhatrapati Shahu was crowned in 1708 at the Satara fort, and Chhatrapati Shivaji’s descendants continued to live in Satara till date.

The major attractions in Satara are Ajinkyatara fort, and a statue Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj standing near a canon (as opposed to generally seen statue of him riding a horse). Located at about 130 km from Pune, and 270 km from Mumbai, Satara is a great weekend getaway option. As a bonus to a trip to Satara, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani and Kaas Plateau are situated in the vicinity of just 50 km. Do relish some Kandhi Pedha when you happen to be in Satara.

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How to Reach Satara

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Satara is connected to all of Maharashtra through Road and rail transport. Satara does not have an airport of its own and depends on the neighbouring cities of Pune and Mumbai for flight connectivity. Transportation in and around the city is more accessible with the help of State run as well as Private run buses, along with Taxis and Auto Rickshaws.

How to reach Satara by flight

The Airport nearest to Satara is the Pune Airport, which is a Domestic Airport; however, the nearest International Airport is the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. There are direct buses to Satara city from both these cities and Taxis are also available from the two Airports.

How to reach Satara by road

Satara is just 270 km away from Mumbai and about 130 km away from Pune. Satara is well connected to these cities via NH4 that runs between Mumbai and Chennai. The stretch of this highway has been increased from 4 lanes to 6 lanes between Satara and Pune, making it easier to commute. Buses between Satara City and other Major Cities traverse regularly.

How to reach Satara by train

Satara Railway Station (STR) is connected to major cities and states through some express trains such as Sahyadri Express, Koyna Express, Mahalaxmi Express, Maharashtra Express, Goa Express etc.

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What is the best time to visit Satara?

Satara has a pleasant climate throughout the year and stays protected from harsh weather by the hills that surround it. The decent summer, winter and the monsoon make Satara one of the ideal cities to travel to. The Highest average temperatures are around April measuring near 36ºC, and the Lowest average temperatures are around the months of December-January at about 11ºC.

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What are the things to do in Satara?

The top things to do in Satara are Pratapgad Fort, Thoseghar Falls, Vajrai Falls, Sangam Mahuli, Sajjangad Fort, Ajinkyatara Fort. You can see all the places to visit in Satara here

What are the places near Satara?

The top places near to Satara are Panchgani which is 35 km from Satara, Mahabaleshwar which is located 46 km from Satara, Goa which is located 243 km from Satara, Jejuri which is located 66 km from Satara, Lonavala which is located 135 km from Satara

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