Panchgani Tourism

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Ideal Duration : 1-2 days Best Time : September to May
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"The Table Land" Panchgani Tourism Deriving its name from the five hills surrounding it, Panchgani is a popular hill station nearMahabaleshwar, famous for its various sunset/sunrise points and scenic valley view. Located at an altitude of 1, 334 mts. , Panchgani is a hill station in Maharashtra, known for its scenic views. Five hills form the Sahyadri mountain ranges offer Panchgani its name. The picturesque backdrop of hills on one side and coastal plains on the other makes for an amazing view. In the British era, the place was treated as a summer resort and hence many colonial period establishments can be seen here. Mahabaleshwar is like a twin city to Panchgani. Download Panchgani PDF Guide > What's Great? Lot of activities to do here, apart from sightseeing. Close proximity to Pune and Mumbai makes it an ideal weekend getaway. What's not so Great? Does not have its own airport and railway station. For Whom Perfect place weekend trips from Mumbai and Pune. Can be visited by adventure enthusiasts and nature seekers.

The scenic hill town with the bewildering vistas Locates very close to the city of Pune, Panchgani is an ideal getaway from Mumbai and Pune to find comfort and peace in the lap of nature. The hill station was discovered by the British superintendent John Chesson in 1860's and hence it has great influence of British in its markets and architecture. Panchgani is a land of nature's wonder. Table hill spread over an area of 95 acres, it one of the astonishing beauty of Panchgani, it is the second largest mountain plateau in the whole of Asia. Not only it is a wonder in itself, the top hill also offers the great view of Panchgani hills. Other viewpoints of Panchgani are- Sydney point, Kate Point, and Parsi point. When in Panchgani do not miss one of the enthralling experience that this small hill town has to offer. Paragliding above the lush green hills of Western Ghats is the must do activity in Panchgani. History of Panchgani Panchgani was discovered during the British Raj and was tagged as their summer capital. British superintendent, in the name of John Chesson, can be credited for the improvement and grooming of the hill station during the 1960s. He planted several plant species from the western world, including silver oak and poinsettia, to beautify the place. Initially, Mahabaleshwar was the summer capital of the British, but they could not retire there during the monsoon. Later, they decided on Panchgani for the same as the town remain pleasant throughout the year. History goes to say that John Chesson was assigned the task of finding a suitable spot for the summer vacation retreat. He finally settled on the scenic area between five villages- Dhandeghar, Godavli, Amral, Khingar, and Taighat. Post discovery of the beautiful region, John was made superintendent, and the place was named Panchgani. Chesson then, improvised the infrastructure and appointed tailors, butchers, dhobis etc. to inhabit the place and that?s how Panchgani came to be as a town. Other than the verdant green valleys, soothing environment; the red, juicy strawberries are a major attraction of Panchgani hills. Rightly known as the ?strawberry garden of India?, the farms of Panchgani are full of enchanting views of luscious berries, especially during February and March. And we have nobody but the British to thank for bringing these beautiful berry plantations from Australia.

Itinerary Day 1-Arrive at airport or railway station in Pune. Travel to Panchgani from Pune in a cab in the evening. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.Day 2-Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Tableland, which is the second longest mountain plateau in the whole of Asia. A vast plain land on the top of the hill is sprawled over an area of 95 acres. Then, visit the Sydney point, overlooking the Krishna valley and offering the astonishing views of the hills. Later visit the Kate Point and Parsi point, do not miss a view of a sunset from here.Day 2-Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Rajpuri caves, the historic caves that provided shelter to Pandavas during their period in exile. Then, visit the nearby Devrai art village, which offers the beautiful artefacts of the preserved art. In the evening, enjoying paragliding above the hills of Panchgani.Day 3-Breakfast at the hotel. Head to Mahabaleshwar and enjoy the various tourist destinations- Venna Lake, Mapro Gardens and Elephant?s head point.

Restaurants and Local Food in Panchgani Panchgani does not really have a unique local cuisine but is famous for its strawberries. One must definitely try the fruit and maybe even take some home. Other than that, the area, true to the nature of the state, sustains a huge variety in the cuisines available here. One can choose from Gujrati, Parsi, Continental, Chinese, Moghlai, Punjabi, South Indian and Marashtrian menus along with countless options for desserts. Those interested in non-vegetarian delicacies will also find a lot to indulge in from a richBiryanito various chicken and mutton preparations. View 8 Restaurants in Panchgani >>

Sep-Mayis the best time to visit Panchgani To enjoy its view with more pleasant weather, you should visit Panchgani between September to May. Monsoon skies get cloudy and the view is not as great, but there is different charm in visiting hill stations during monsoon. If that is the case with you, then you can visit Panchgani any time of the year. Weather in Panchgani Loading... Panchgani in Summer (March - June) The summer season begins with the month of March. The temperature in summers ranges from 38 to 20 degrees Celsius. March and April can be considered a good time to visit Panchgani, but being a hot and dry region, it should be avoided in May and June. Panchgani in Monsoon (July - September) The rain brings a drop in temperature and makes the hill station look greener and fresher. Panchgani does not receive a high amount of rainfall, hence it can be visited during the Monsoon season. Panchgani in Winter (October - February) This period is the best time to visit Panchgani. The temperature is neither too high nor too low, it is very suitable for a romantic getaway. The temperature during winters ranges between 30 and 8 degrees celsius. Monthly Weather in Panchgani Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 17 31 February 19 33 March 20 33 April 24 34 May 26 34 June 24 33 July 22 29 August 22 29 September 22 29 October 21 32 November 18 34 December 18 33

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