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Panchgani is a small town located in Satara district of Maharashtra in India. Panchgani is famous for the captivating view of the evergreen forests and sheer beauty that nature has bestowed on it. The scenic beauty of this town and the Panchgani weather makes it a must visit summer retreat and a weekend getaway. Panchgani hotels and Panchgani resorts offer beautiful view of the Sahyadri ranges and Panchgani tourism has done a commendable job in retaining and preserving the natural beauty of the region.

Panchgani Tourism Location and Panchgani Weather

Panchgani is located in Satara district of Maharashtra in India. The town derives its name from the five hills around it. Panchgani is at an altitude of 1334 meters. The road to Panchgani from Mahabaleshwar is breathtaking and offers heart stopping views of the river Krishna on one side and the coastal plains on the other. Panchgani hotels and Panchgani resorts provide an excellent holiday experience to tourists who come for Panchgani Sightseeing.

Panchgani weather is best in the summers and winters. During winters Panchgani weather has an average temperature of around 16 Degree Centigrade. Panchgani tourism suggests September to May as the best time to visit for Panchgani sightseeing.

Panchgani tourism Means of Transportation

Railways:

• ·Pune Railway station is about 100 Kilometers away from Panchgani is the nearest railway station.

Road:

• ·Panchgani is well connected to nearby cities. Panchgani Tourism buses or Luxury Buses from Pune have daily services on this route.

Air:

• ·Pune 100 kilometers from Panchgani is the nearest airport.

Sightseeing and Things to Do While At Panchgani:

Panchgani has many Peaks, Waterfalls, and Temples etc. for tourists who come for Panchgani Sightseeing

The Main Places Of Interest While Panchgani Sightseeing Is:

• ·Sydney Point is situated on a small hillock facing the Krishna Valley, a great point to view the glittering waters of Dhom Dam.

• ·Table Land is situated at a height of around 60 meters and is a large expanse of laterite rock where some spacious caves can be seen.

• ·Devil's Kitchen is situated to the south of tableland and is a place of mythological interest as it is believed that the Pandavas stayed here and used this place to cook their food.
• ·Dhom Dam is a great place for water sports where one can enjoy Scooter boats and Speed boats.

Famous Food Joints For Food Lovers

Panchgani Hotels And A Number Of Cafes Offer A Variety Of Cuisine. Few Of The Well Known Restaurants Are:

1Rustom’s Strawberry Inn offers a wide variety of good food and specializes in Non-Vegetarian items.

2Rain Forest Restaurant is famous for good food.

3Hilltop Ice Cream is an ice cream parlor with great view.

Panchgani Hotels and Panchgani resorts of Your Choice

Luxury Panchgani hotels-

1Hotel Millennium Park

2Hotel Comfort Inn

Budget Panchgani hotels-

1Hotel Ravine

2Hotel Prospect

3Hotel Sunny International

Names of Panchgani Resorts

1. Panchgani Health Resort

2. Blue Country Resort

Tourism Office At Panchgani:

Tourism Office at Mumbai

Express Towers, 9th Floor,

Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 021.

TEL: +91 22 2204 4040 (5 Lines)

FAX: +91 22 2202 4521

E-mail: info@maharashtratourism.gov.in

Website: www.maharashtratourism.gov.in

Banks available at Panchgani are State Bank Of India.