Panchgani

Panchgani is a famous hill resort in Maharashtra. Nestled in the midst of five hills, the picturesque hill station stands at an altitude of 1334 m above the sea level. Panchgani is a favorite weekend gateway among world-weary travelers of Mumbai and Pune. The place always feels fresh and inviting forcing you to visit it again and again. The verdant surroundings are well complemented by its invigorating climate and wonderful cliffs. You will have mesmerizing view of Krishna Valley in Panchgani. It is very close (16 Kms) to other major tourist spot Mahabaleshwar but offers you far more peace and natural beauty that you can ever imagine. The best part about Panchgani is that, unlike some of the other hill stations of Maharashtra, it has yet to be afflicted with evils of commercialization.

Panchgani derives its name from five plateaus that surround the place. Panch refers to five whereas Gani means plateau. Panchgani is a colonial style town and was a summer retreat for British. The moment you drive up to the town, you will be thrilled with the neatly laid out fields and orchards, wide tree canopies and dense vegetation. The breeze flowing gently all through the year will wash away all your stress and will make you feel alive. You will enjoy the view of emerald green coastal plains and laid back feel of the town. Panchgani is all about unwinding at a resort or simply walking around the place.

You will not find major temperature variations in this soothing hill station. To soak the real beauty of Panchgani, opt for a pony ride and witness the best of nature’s offerings. The gorgeous greens, farms and hamlets are sure to captivate you.

Panchgani is famous for educational institutes. There are plenty of boarding schools in Panchgani where parents from all over the Maharashtra send their kids to study. One will also find well designed Parsi houses and old British buildings in this popular hill resort.

The best time to visit is essentially the months from September to May however; you can make a travel plan to Panchgani all through the year. To reach Panchgani, one can take bus and taxis from Pune and Mumbai. The place is well connected to other places in Maharashtra.

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