Panchgani
Panchgani, literally mean the place of five hills, is a renowned hill station in Maharashtra…
Panchgani, literally mean the place of five hills, is a renowned hill station in Maharashtra. This majestic hill resort is located at 1,334 mt altitude. Panchgani is a vibrant scenic destination and its beauty multiplies with the backdrop of hilly terrains at one side and coastal plains at the other side. This place had been used by the British officials as their summer resort.
The Panchgani hill station is known for its unpolluted air and it is believed that the oxygen content in atmosphere is more here compared to other regions. Due to this many people select this for convalescing from diseases. The ambience is very cool and calm and the exquisite environment is a perfect background for rejuvenation.
Panchgani is spotted with many attractive colonial period cottages with all luxurious facilities for the tourists to spend their vacation in perfect seclusion and enjoyment.
How to Reach:
By Road :- Mumbai-Panchgani via Pune – 270 kms. Mumbai-Panchgani via Mahad, 266 kms. State Transport buses runs from Satara, Pune, Wai, Mahabaleshwar, Mahad to Panchgani.
By Rail :- Nearest Railway Station is Wathar – 45 kms on Miraj-Kolhapur section of South Central Railway. However convenient Railway Station is Pune.
By Air :- Pune Airport – 98 km.
Accommodation:
MTDC Resort is available at Panchgani having Deluxe Room, Suite.
- Il Palazzo
Panchgani, MH
02168 241 300
1.Il Palazzo
Panchgani, MH
02168 241 300
2.Mount View
Mount View Hotel, Main Road
Panchgani, MH
02168 240 305
3.Hotel Gitanjali
Main Panchgani town, Opp IDBI Bank,Near Bank Of Mahrashtra
Panchgani, MH
098 20 202029
4.Millennium Park Hotel
S. No. 13, Godavali Village,Panchgani,Satara,MH,412805
Godowli, Godavali
02168 241 771
5.Prospect Hotel
Ring Road, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar
Panchgani, MH
02168 240 263
6.Summer Plaza Resort
Khinger Rd
Panchgani, MH
093 22 997174
Tourist Attractions:
Kamalgad Fort
Rajpuri Caves
The Rajpuri Caves in Panchgani is a religiously important tourist spot. These ancient caves are surrounded by many water kunds (ponds).
Parsi Point
Parsi Point is a renowned picnic spot lies on the Mahabaleshwar road in Panchgani. It offers panoramic views of picturesque Dhom Dam backwaters and the lush green Krishna valley
Serbaug
Sherbaug, a picturesque and naturally well designed landscape, is an eye feasting valley in quaint hill resort Panchagani. Serbaug thrives with a wonderful children’s park and a beautiful rose garden.
Lord Karthikeya Temple
Lord Karthikeya temple is located at Rajpuri Caves in Panchgani. The temple is dedicated to Lord Karthikeya (Lord Muruga, Son of Lord Shiva).
Paragliding
Paragliding is a popular sport tourists can enjoy in Panchgani. Various local adventure operators are available on the table land where this sport can be enjoyed.
Weather:
Panchgani has a moderate climate all through the year. But the best time to visit is from September to May.
Winters (December to February) are cool and the average temperature is around 16°C. Winter months are ideal for holidaying, sightseeing and other types of tourist activities.
Summers (March to May) are pleasant and temperature varies between a minimum of 20°C to a maximum of 37°C. The climate is moderately hot making it ideal for sightseeing. Besides, these days are best for enjoying adventure activities in Panchgani.
Monsoons (June to September) are accompanied by medium level of rainfalls. The place receives less crowd and monsoon lovers as well as peace seekers are sure to enjoy their visits.
September to November months are pleasant making it the perfect time for sightseeing and all types of tourist activities
