Things to do in Karad, Maharashtra
Karad is a city in Satara district of Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located 302 km from Mumbai, 74 km from Sangli and 162 km from Pune.
6 places to visit in and around Karad, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Agashiv Caves
The Karad Caves form a group of 66 Buddhist caves located about 5 kilometers south west of Karad, near the village Jakhinwadi overlooking the Koyna River.
Wikipedia - 2Machindragad
Machindragad Fort is a fort located 20 km from Karad. Though it is close to karad town it is in Walawa taluka, Sangli district, of Maharashtra.
Wikipedia - 3Yashwantrao Chavan Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Yashwantrao Chavan Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located at the meeting of three Tehsils of Sangli district: Kadegaon, Walva and Palus.
Wikipedia - 4Sadashivgad Fort
- 5Uttarmand Dam
Uttarmand Dam, is an earthfill dam on Uttarmand river near Patan, Satara district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Wikipedia - 6Yashawantrao Chavan Samadhi
Best time to visit Karad
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
- Jan22°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb25°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar28°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr30°CHot
- May29°CHot
- Jun26°CRainy
- Jul24°CRainy
- Aug24°CRainy
- Sep24°CRainy
- Oct24°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov22°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec21°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 22°C | 0 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 25°C | 0 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 28°C | 3 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 3 mm |
| May | Hot | 29°C | 50 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 26°C | 456 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 24°C | 626 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 24°C | 484 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 24°C | 291 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 24°C | 112 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 22°C | 18 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 21°C | 3 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Karad
- Nearest railway station: Karad (KRD), 4 km away.
- Nearest airport: Kolhapur Airport (KLH), 69 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Karad costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Karad is not included.
Compare Karad with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karad | – | Oct–Mar | 6 |
| Satara | 50 km | May, Oct–Mar | 19 |
| Sangli | 60 km | Sep–Mar | 10 |
| Gandhinagar | 64 km | Sep–Mar | 6 |
Distances in a straight line from Karad; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Karad?
The best known are Agashiv Caves, Machindragad, Yashwantrao Chavan Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Sadashivgad Fort, Uttarmand Dam.
When is the best time to visit Karad?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Karad?
Nearest railway station: Karad (KRD), 4 km away. Nearest airport: Kolhapur Airport (KLH), 69 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Karad cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Karad is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.