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Introduction
The picturesque hill resort of Panchgani stands at
an altitude of 1334 m. The quintessential hill resort offers
fabulous views of the Krishna valley. The modern hill resort of
Panchgani boasts of natural beauty as well as collection renowned
educational institutes. The five plateaus that surround Panchgani
explain the name Panch(five) gani (plateaus). Panchgani is often
referred to as the 'Mecca of Maharashtra'
Sight Seeing
In order to enjoy the natural beauty of the hill
resort of Panchgani you may opt for a pony ride. The ride through
the hamlets, farms and ravines with the gorgeous greens and the
ravishing river Krishna of Panchgani will surely enchant you.
Taxis and bicycles are also available for local travel in
Panchgani.
Panchgani is dotted with old British buildings and Parsi houses
though the most famous are the educational institutes. There are
as many as twenty boarding schools in Panchgani.
Panchgani with its pristine natural beauty and rejuvenating oxygen
levels boats of a TB Sanatorium. Patients are known to get better
faster at Panchgani owing to the pure environs offered at
Panchgani
While in Panchgani during the evenings you may freak out at the
food stalls that offer an amazing variety.
Weather
Panchgani is a pleasant hill resort that does not
experience major temperature variations. Though the monsoons are
rather heavy. The temperature ranges between sixteen and
thirty-five degrees throughout the year. The months from September
to May are the best time to visit Panchgani
Location
The hill resort of Panchgani is just sixteen km
from another popular hill resort of Maharashtra namely,
Mahabaleshwar. Situated in the Western Ghats Panchgani is close to
important cities like Mumbai and Pune.
Getting there
By Air
The airport at Pune is nearest to Panchgani at a distance of
98km.
Road &
Rail
Pune is a popular railway station for tourists to Panchgani
at a distance of 98 km from Panchgani. Though the railway station
nearest to happens to be at Wathar. Panchgani is well linked with
Mumbai and Pune through road.
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