Maharashtra · India
Where to stay in Sangli
Sangli is a city in Maharashtra, India, home to about 437,000 people.
- Best months
- July and August
- Nearest airport
- KLH37 km · Kolhapur Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Sangli
Sangli (ISO: Sāṁgalī; ) is a city and the headquarters of the Sangli District in Maharashtra, in south-western India. It has earned the nickname "Turmeric City of India" for being India's and Asia's largest hub for the production and global trade of this spice.
Sangli is about 390 km from Mumbai, on the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka. As a district headquarters, the city is a home for big businesses. The Jain population is quite visible, along with other communities.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Sangli
See
Patwardhan Rajawada or Palace and museum at Sangli Fort. Shree Vishnu Temple at Vishnughat on the banks of river Krishna. Rameshwaram Mandir, Krishnai Mandir all on the banks of river Krishna. There is an old bridge near these temples. Chandoli National Park.
Do
Boating on river Krishna. Visit Vasant Dada Patil Smarak. Sit on the banks of river and watch the sunset.
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Where to stay
Which part of Sangli to stay in
There are many hotels at Sangli. Hotel Anuradha, Hotel Indira Sagar and Hotel Krishna International are among the most well known.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Sangli
6 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Great Maratha | 2.7 km | |
| Icon Inn | 3.3 km | |
| OYO 45335 Hotel Ratan Deluxe OYO Rooms | 9.4 km | |
| SPOT ON 66831 Hotel Chinar OYO Rooms | 3.4 km | |
| SPOT ON 72775 Padma Lodge OYO Rooms | 9.5 km | |
| SPOT ON 80732 Hotel Prashant OYO Rooms | 1.6 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Sangli
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Sangli are July and August. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; October is the wettest, with about 136 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Sangli: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kolhapur Airport (KLH), about 37 km from the city centre in a straight line; Belagavi Airport (IXG, 112 km) and Manohar International Airport (GOX, 146 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The nearest airport is in Pune, which is 225km from Sangli. Alternatively, Panjim Airport can also be used; it is at a similar distance, but the journey from there takes longer, due to ghat sections on the road. Sangli is well connected by road from all the major Indian cities. From Pune: It is a 4.5-hour/225 km drive from Pune to Sangli. The drive along National Highway 48 (previously NH4) is straightforward and scenic. From Kolhapur: It is a 1-hour/50 km drive to Sangli. Sangli also has good connectivity to Solapur, Belgaum, Bangalore, Hyderabad and other major commercial hubs.
Getting around
One can travel in Sangli by three wheeler rickshaws or taxis. City bus service is also available along some major routes.
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KLH · Kolhapur Airport
IXG · Belagavi Airport
GOX · Manohar International Airport
Questions
Sangli: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Sangli?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Sangli are July and August. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; October is the wettest, with about 136 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Sangli?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kolhapur Airport (KLH), about 37 km from the city centre in a straight line; Belagavi Airport (IXG, 112 km) and Manohar International Airport (GOX, 146 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Sangli?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Sangli
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.