Panchgani City Guide
Panchgani travel destinations and attractions include some of the most sought after travel places in India. Panchgani is known for its colonial charm, lush greenery, boarding schools and educational institutions, and colonial and Parsi architecture. The scenery around Panchgani is a holiday traveller and nature lover's delight.
Panchgani is known for its colonial charm, lush greenery, boarding schools, educational institutions and Parsi architecture. The scenery around Panchgani is a holiday traveler and nature lover's delight. The green walkways, valleys and gentle hills, and the River Krishna rippling alongside offer a scenic walk for a nature ramble.
The beautiful hill station of Panchgani is at an altitude of 1334 meter and is the perfect getaway for a quiet and relaxing holiday. The beautiful Panchgani is 16kms from Mahabaleshwar. It is situated in the Western Ghat and is easily accessible from Mumbai and Pune
Shopping in Panchgani
The Panchgani bazaar is great place to indulge in a novel shopping experience. Located in the town center, the bazaar is a nice place to shop for handmade chappals, curios and souvenirs. Panchgani is also famous for its juicy strawberries, a must buy item for visitors.
Adventure Sports in Panchgani
Panchgani is a good place for adventure sports like trekking, rock climbing and cycling. Visitors can also visit the Dhom Dam, located 21 km away from Panchgani. Being a beautiful boating spot, the dam also offers a number of water sport options like scooter boats and speedboats. Visitors can also ride on pony that is a great way to explore the beautiful hill station of Panchgani.
Best Time to Visit Panchgani
Panchgani has a pleasant weather all through the year. Though the monsoons in Panchgani see a lot of rain. The best time to visit Panchgani, is from September to May.
Accommodation
There are many good hotels in Panchgani. You can even opt to stay at the hotel run by the MTDC, which offers comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price.
Excursions from Panchgani
You can visit a number of interesting places around Panchgani like Mahabaleshwar, Hirkani, Temple of Goddess Bhavani, Pratapgarh Fort and the Dargah of Afzal Khan.
Things to see
Devil's Kitchen
Sydney Point
Dhom Dam
