Key hubs
Satara airport and railway station
- Airport
- Pune International Airport (PNQ) is the nearest, about 110 km away, roughly 2.5-3 hours by road, traffic dependent
- Railway station
- Satara (STR) on the Pune-Miraj line of Central Railway; the line runs about 15 km east of town, so check the transfer to your hotel
- Getting around
- A hired car with driver is the most practical; autos and state buses serve Sajjangad and nearby villages, and cabs go up Ajinkyatara
How to reach Satara by air
The nearest airport is Pune (PNQ), about 110 km away, or roughly 2.5-3 hours by road, traffic dependent. Kolhapur (KLH) is another option, about 120 km south.
How to reach Satara by train
Satara (STR) lies on the Pune-Miraj line of Central Railway. The line runs about 15 km east of the town, so arrange a transfer to your hotel. Pune Junction (PUNE) offers more trains.
How to reach Satara by road
Satara is on the Pune-Bengaluru highway (NH 48), about 110 km from Pune and 122 km from Kolhapur. State buses and private operators run frequently.
Getting around Satara
A hired car with driver is the easiest way to cover the hill forts. Autos and buses run to Sajjangad from the Rajwada area. Confirm road conditions in the monsoon.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Satara
- Drive up Ajinkyatara; the road reaches the summit and the walk to the gate is short.
- In the monsoon, take care on slippery steps and viewpoints at Kaas and Thoseghar.
- Carry water and snacks for every hill visit, and avoid the midday sun from March to May.
- Use a driver who knows the hill roads, especially in mist.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.