10 Things to Do in Satara
Satara is a historic city in western Maharashtra ringed by the Sahyadri hills, famous for its monsoon waterfalls, forts and the flower-carpeted Kaas Plateau. It is easily reachable by road off the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway, roughly 110 km south of Pune.
The best way to experience Satara and the attractions around it is without the stress of driving, parking or directions. With a chauffeur-driven car from Sudarshan Cars, you get a local driver who doubles as a guide, so you can focus on the sights while we handle the road. Here are the top 10 things to do in Satara.
1. Kaas Plateau
A UNESCO-listed lateritic plateau about 24 km from Satara that bursts into a carpet of hundreds of wildflower species in late monsoon, often called the ‘Valley of Flowers of Maharashtra’.
2. Thoseghar Waterfalls
A cluster of waterfalls near the edge of a plateau about 20 km from Satara, with the main fall plunging around 500 feet amid dense forest.
3. Ajinkyatara Fort
A 16th-century hill fort towering over Satara city at around 3,300 feet, offering sweeping views of the town and a popular short trek.
4. Sajjangad Fort
A hill fort about 16 km from Satara that is the resting place of saint Samarth Ramdas, drawing pilgrims to its temples, lakes and shrine.
5. Chalkewadi Windmill Farm
One of Asia’s largest windmill farms, spread across a high plateau near Thoseghar, where rows of turbines amid green hills make for dramatic scenery.
6. Shivsagar Lake (Koyna Backwaters)
The vast reservoir of the Koyna Dam, offering calm waters, boat rides and scenic hill backdrops, a peaceful picnic spot.
7. Pateshwar Temple
A 16th-century rock-cut Shiva temple complex at Degaon, a short drive from Satara, known for carvings featuring over a thousand Shivalingas.
8. Natraj Mandir
A temple near Satara dedicated to Shiva in his dancing Nataraja form, built as a Tamil-style replica of the famous Chidambaram temple.
9. Mayani Bird Sanctuary
A wetland sanctuary about 70 km from Satara that hosts over 400 bird species, including migratory flamingos in winter.
10. Sangam Mahuli
A serene temple town at the confluence of the Krishna and Venna rivers near Satara, known for its old Shiva temples and ghats.
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