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Panchgani

''Panchgani is an idyllic mountain retreat in the Krishna valley. Tucked away in the Satara district of Maharashtra, Panchgani is a well-known hill station of Maharashtra on the highway to Mahabaleshwar from Pune.
It is bestowed with beautiful colonial period cottages, forests, cool ambience, fresh air, woody regions and many more. The destination is also famous for international quality education and there are several school tendering swish facilities for the kids. It is a dwelling of several plants species like silver oaks and poinsettia enhancing the beauty of this place. ''

There is also an enjoyable water sports centre called Tapola. Sydney Point, Rajapuri Caves, Kartikswamin Temple, Parsi Point, Pandav-Ghat, Mandharodeo Kanga point and Kachhabavdi point are other attractions at Panchgani.

In nearby Panchgani which you set out to visit some old British and Parsi homes can be seen. Table Land, a flat mountain peak majestically overlooks the coastal plains. Panchgani with its pristine natural beauty and rejuvenating oxygen levels boasts of a TB Sanatorium. Patients are known to get better faster at Panchgani owing to the pure environs offered at Panchgani. Panchgani has a pleasant, bracing climate throughout the year.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

September to May is the best time to pay a visit to Panchgani.

PLACES AROUND PANCHGANI

Sydney Point - This point is situated on a small hillock facing the Krishna Valley. Sydney Point treats its visitors to some fantastic views of the Dhom Dam and the hills of Pandavgarh and Mandardevi.

Parsi Point - A famous picnic site positioned on the Mahabaleshwar road in the town of Panchgani, Parsi Point tenders beautiful sights of beautiful Dhom Dam backwaters and the verdant beauty which is breathtaking.

Devil's Kitchen - A cave located on the southern side of the famous Tableland, Devil's Kitchen is said to be the place where the Pandavas of Mahabharata fame once cooked their food.

Lingmala Falls - The Lingmala Falls in Mahabaleshwar can be reached by road. It lies on the Mahabaleshwar-Poona road.

Table Land - Located on the eastern side of Panchgani, the Table Land stands at an impressive height of 60 meters. This flat large expanse of laterite rock is the second longest mountain plateau in Asia. There are some spacious caves that can be seen from here.

Venna Lake - An incredible tourist destination, Venna Lake is located at a distance of 20 Kms from Panchgani and is another famous place for visitors. The lake offers startling activities like boating and fishing to enjoy the scenic pleasure of the surroundings. It is said that Shri Appasaheb Maharaj constructed Venna Lake in the year 1842. Its mini train is another famous attraction.

Pratapgad Fort - A historical destination, Pratapgad Fort is located at a distance of 40 Kms from Panchgani city and is believed to be one of the very popular forts in the Maratha history. This fort reminds of the ancient Maratha relics and is a wonderful destination to visit. It was constructed by the Maratha chief Chhatrapati Shivaji in the year 1656.

CLIMATE

Panchgani has a pleasant temperature all throughout the year. During the summer months, the temperature varies from 200C to 370C, whilst in the months of winters; the temperature has average temperature of 160C.

HOW TO REACH THERE

Air: The nearest airport to reach Panchgani is Pune, about 55 miles away. Main international airport in proximity to this city is Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, which is well connected to the main cities of India and Foreign countries.

Rail: The closest railhead to reach Panchgani is Pune, about 95km away. It is well connected to the main cities of India by rail. Taxis and buses are also available from Pune to Panchgani at nominal price.

Road: The town is well connected to the main cities of India by excellent roads. Regular bus services are also available from the cities including Pune, Kullu, Hyderabad, Mumbai and many other destinations to Panchgani.