Panchgani



Short Descr
The beautiful hill station of Panchgani is at an altitude of 1334 meter and is the perfect getaway for a quiet and relaxing holiday. Hill Resorts in India offers online booking for hotel accommodation and tour or travel packages to Panchgani, so you can inquire about a suitable holiday package for yourself and enjoy a great time in Panchgani, Maharashtra.




Long Descr



Elevation
Panchgani - 1334 meter.



Location Details
The beautiful Panchgani is 16 km from Mahabaleshwar. It is situated in the Western Ghat and is easily accessible from Mumbai and Pune.



How to Reach There and Distances
By Air
The airport closest to Panchgani is in Pune, and is at a distance of 98 km form the hill station.

By Rail
The railway station is at Pune, which is about 98kms from Panchgani. The closest railway station to Panchgani is close to Wathar.

By Road
By road, one can easily reach Panchgani, since it is well linked to Pune and Mumbai.


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.

Hill Resorts in India offers online booking for accommodation and travel packages to Panchgani. So you may book a holiday or tour package online and enjoy a great holiday in the beautiful hill resort of Maharashtra.



Best Season to Visit/Weather
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.



To visit Nearby Places
Sites to Visit
If you are on a tour of Panchgani, try exploring the town, riding on the back of a pony. You can ride through little villages and farms and imagine yourself touring the countryside, quite like Don Quixote. On a serious note though, if you really wish to see the scenic beauty, then pony ride is a good option or else you can take a taxi or rent a bicycle. Do not forget to check out the enchanting River Krishna while you are there.

Panchgani is quite famous for good educational institutes. There are some of the best boarding schools in this beautiful hill station. Panchgani has many old buildings of the colonial era and Parsi houses that are worth a look.

While you are on your tour to Panchgani, do not forget to try delicious local food at the food stalls, which offer a wide array of dishes.