Why visit Satara
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ajinkyatara Fort.
Weather in Satara
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Satara
Satara () (ISO: Sātārā) is a city located in the Satara District of Maharashtra state of India, near the confluence of the river Krishna and its tributary, the Venna. The city was established in the 16th century and was the seat of the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, Shahu I.
From the Wikipedia article Satara (city) (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Satara on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks9
Jalmandir Palace
Monument and historic site · 0.7 km
Shahupuri Divyanagari Road, Satara
Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum
Monument and historic site · 1.5 km
SH58, Satara
.jpg){kind=link}
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes8
HOTEL BALAJI DHABA
Restaurant · Regional, Indian, Chinese · 3.1 km
23/4/1 NH4 Service road, SATARA
Mo-Su 10:30-22:30
History
Raja bhoj II of Shilahara dynasty constructed a fort here between 1178 AD and 1193 AD around which the city was later founded, Shilaharas fell to Seuna (Yadava) dynasty of Devgiri in 1212 AD. Popular among locals, temple of Yavateshwar was built during yadava rule in Hemadpanti style.
During rule of Bijapur Sultanate, Ali Adil Shah I's wife Chand Bibi was imprisoned by Kishvar Khan at Satara fort as she conspired against him to seize power after her husband's death. In May 1673, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj conquered Parali(now Sajjangad) and the Satara fort in September of the same year from Bijapur.After which Manaji Sable served as kiledar of Satara and defended the fort when it was attacked by second son of Aurangzeb Muhammad Mu'azzam.
From the History section of Satara (city) on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Karmaveer Bhaura Patil College of Engeering
School · 2.4 km
Camp Area, Sadar Bazaar, Satara
karmveer bhaurao patil college of engineering,satara
School · 2.4 km
sadar bazar, Satara
Healthcare90
Ajinkyatara Hospital
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 km
500/A/8 adar Bazar, Opp. Civil Hospital, Satara
Dr.Revale's Diabetes, Nutrition Care & Research Centre
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 km
505, A/24, Plot no.04, LIC colony, Sadar Bazar, Satara
Divyadrishti Lasers Private Limited - Sarwate Eye Clinic and Laser Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 km
Map of Satara
152 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pune International Airport (PNQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 100 km away.
- Godoli 3 km southeast, about 3 min by car
- Kodoli 5 km east, about 5 min by car
- Koregaon 18 km east, about 18 min by car
- Medha 21 km northwest, about 21 min by car
- Rahimatpur 24 km southeast, about 24 min by car
- Sap 28 km southeast, about 28 min by car
- Wai 32 km north, about 32 min by car
- Pānchgani 33 km northwest, about 33 min by car
- Pātan 36 km south, about 36 min by car
- Koynanagar 40 km southwest, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Satara Montage, Amitrc7th, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Futake Tale5-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Futake Tale3-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Futake Tale1-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Futake Tale4-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Futake Tale6-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Futake Tale2-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Police Headquarters1-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Police Headquarters2-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Rajwada, Satara 02, Pratishkhedekar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Rajwada, Satara 01, Pratishkhedekar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Rajwada, Satara 03, Pratishkhedekar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Rajwada, Satara 04, Pratishkhedekar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ajinkyatara Fort and around - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (58), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (24), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (41), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (40), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (39), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aaryangla Ayurvedic Hospital3-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aaryangla Ayurvedic Hospital1-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aaryangla Ayurvedic Hospital2-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (31), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (37), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (33), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (28), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (26), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (29), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (30), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (25), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (38), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (34), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (27), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (35), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (32), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Satara, Kaas, Bamnoli roadside views - vrvbsatara102k23pxl (36), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Koteshwar Temple1-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Koteshwar Temple2-Satara-Maharashtra, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Gateway, Ajinkyatara 02, Pratishkhedekar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sainik School Satara, Phoenixhit, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chh. Pratapsinha Highschool 01, Pratishkhedekar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shivaji Museum, Satara, outside - vrvbsatara102k23iph (11), Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Page built November 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.