Things to do in Sangli, Maharashtra
Sangli 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.
10 places to visit in and around Sangli, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Kopeshwar Temple
Kopeshwar Temple is at Khidrapur, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.
Wikipedia - 2Dargah of Meerasaheb, Miraj
The Meerasaheb Dargah is located in Miraj, in the Sangli district of Maharashtra, India. It is about 700 meters from the Miraj Railway Station.
Wikipedia - 3Kumbhoj Jain temple
Kumbhoj Jain temple is a Jain pilgrimage centre near Kumbhoj in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India. The site is particularly known for a large marble statue of Bahubali and for its Digambara Jain temples.
Wikipedia - 4Ganpati Temple, Tasgaon
The Lord Ganapati Temple is situated in the city of Tasgaon in Sangli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Most of the Ganapati idols have a left-sided trunk, while this temple's idols' trunk bends towards the right.
Wikipedia - 5Patwardhan's Palace
- 6Sangli Fort
- 7Darbar Hall
- 8Sangli Museum
- 9Miraj Fort
- 10irwin bridge
Sangli by interest
- Good with kids: Darbar Hall, Sangli Museum
- Temples and places of worship: Kopeshwar Temple, Dargah of Meerasaheb, Miraj, Kumbhoj Jain temple, Ganpati Temple, Tasgaon
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Patwardhan's Palace, Sangli Fort, Darbar Hall, Sangli Museum, Miraj Fort
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Sangli
Best weather: Sep–Mar.
- Jan22°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb25°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar28°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr30°CHot
- May30°CHot
- Jun26°CRainy
- Jul24°CRainy
- Aug24°CRainy
- Sep24°CPleasant, Best months
- Oct24°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov22°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec22°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 | 6 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 9 mm |
| May | Hot | 30°C | 37 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 26°C | 213 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 24°C | 285 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 24°C | 233 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 24°C | 153 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 24°C | 78 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 22°C | 15 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 22°C | 0 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Sangli
- Nearest railway station: Madhavnagar (MDVR), 2 km away.
- Nearest airport: Kolhapur Airport (KLH), 37 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Sangli 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 Sangli is not included.
Compare Sangli with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangli | – | Sep–Mar | 10 |
| Ichalkaranji | 21 km | Sep–Mar | 8 |
| Gandhinagar | 35 km | Sep–Mar | 6 |
| Kolhapur | 40 km | Oct–Mar | 10 |
| Karad | 60 km | Oct–Mar | 6 |
Distances in a straight line from Sangli; 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 Sangli?
The best known are Kopeshwar Temple, Dargah of Meerasaheb, Miraj, Kumbhoj Jain temple, Ganpati Temple, Tasgaon, Patwardhan's Palace.
When is the best time to visit Sangli?
Best weather: Sep–Mar.
How do I reach Sangli?
Nearest railway station: Madhavnagar (MDVR), 2 km away. Nearest airport: Kolhapur Airport (KLH), 37 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Sangli 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 Sangli is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.