Satara
In nature's lap

Perched on the Ajinkyatara Mountain, at an altitude of three ,300 ft, the eponymous fort offers picturesque views of the whole city of Satara. Tourists can best explore the fort by hiking and camping. Temples of Devi Mangalai, Lord Shankara and Lord Hanuman are housed within the fort, where visitors pays their respects. Tourists can see the Nandgiri and Chandan-Vandan forts on its eastern side, while the western side offers beautiful views of Jarandeshwar and Yawateshwar hills. The fort has emerged as a favourite spot for cyclists and adventure lovers who come here for hiking, trekking and mountaineering. In its heydays, the fort was the sentinel of the Southern Maharashtra region and occupied a key location keep watch the town .

Flanked by lofty mountains on three sides, the stunning Thosegar Waterfalls may be a treat for visitors and may be easily visited during a visit to Satara in Maharashtra’s Konkan region. Falling from a height of about 1,600 ft, it’s one among the very best waterfalls in India. Reaching the waterfalls requires walking for 15 to twenty minutes including some hiking. The waterfalls is split into smaller falls of varying heights. While the shorter falls are often viewed easily, to ascertain the larger falls, one must stand at the viewing gallery situated at a distance. Watching the waterfalls gushing down altogether its glory makes for a very mesmerising experience. The thick splashes of water hitting your face amid a cool breeze will leave you rejuvenated. the simplest time to go to the waterfalls is during the monsoon when the encompassing land is carpeted with flowers and therefore the waterfalls looks blissful.