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Panchgani

Panchgani derives its names from the five or 'panch' hills around it. At an altitude of 1334 m it is just 38 m below Mahabaleshwar. These 38 m translate themselves into a breathtaking 18 km approach offering heart-stopping views of the Krishna River on the one side and the coastal plains on the other. Panchagni is the quintessential residential hill station with an old world charm. This can be seen in the architecture of the British buildings, the Parsi houses and the
boarding houses that have been around for a century or more.

For glimpses of a vanished era, a special visit can be arranged to some of the old British and Parsi homes.The walkways are thickly canopied by lush trees and vegetation. The Krishna meanders through tiny hamlets, farms and ravines, hundreds of meters below. Table Land, a flat mountain peak majestically overlooks the coastal plains. Hours can be spent at the bazaar -- Panchgani is one of those rare places that doesn't crowd anyone yet in its own unhurried way deeply touches every visitor.

Information
Location Panchgani is about sixteen km from Mahabaleshwar.
Distance 98km From Pune
STD Code 02168
Language Marathi,Hindi,English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
16 degrees in winter, 30 degrees in summer Best time to visit September to May
Entertainment
view points lakes and waterfalls,Boating
How to Reach
Air: The airport at Pune is nearest to Panchgani at a distance of 98km.
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.
Road: Panchgani is well linked with Mumbai and Pune through road.