Sangli
Sangli is a city in Western Maharashtra.
Understand
Sangli is about 390 km from Mumbai situated on the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka, being a district place the city is a home for big businesses. Sangli can be described as a calm city with a very few traces of domestic violence. The people are friendly and honest compared to other metro cities. The Jain Population can be seen majorly along with other communities
Get in
By Air
The nearest airport is Pune, which is 225km from Sangli. Further journey can be completed by road or railway. Alternatively, Panjim Airport can also be used which is at a similar distance but takes longer time to reach due to ghat sections on road journey.
By Road
Sangli is well connected by road from all the major cities.
From Pune: It is a 4.5 hour/225 km drive from Pune to Sangli. The drive along National Highway 4 is very comfortable and pleasing to eye. From Kolhapur: It is a one hour/50 km drive from the cultural city of Maharashtra.
Sangli also has good connectivity to Solapur, Belgaum, Bangaluru, Hyderabad and other major commercial hubs==.
By Rail
Sangli has a railway station; Additionally Miraj Junction serves to Sangli which is about 10 km from city center. Mutiple train serve Sangli on Mumbai - Pune - Miraj - Bangalore route.
Get around
One can travel in Sangli by three wheeler rickshaws or by a taxi. City bus service is also available along some major routes.