Panchgani

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Located at a distance of approximately 18 km from Mahabaleshwar and 258 km from Mumbai, Panchgani is a striking hill station of India which falls under the Satara district of Maharashtra and is easily accessible from the Mumbai city. It is one of the most favorite weekend destinations for the citizens living in Mumbai and Pune. Infect, travel and tourism is one of the main industries on which the source of revenue of the residents of Panchagani is based. The hill resort serves as the ideal destination for the adventure lovers, to make them pampered in sports like trekking, since it is hovering at an altitude of approximately 1334 m above sea level.

The name of this place 'Panchgani' is derived from the five (paanch) hills that provide the perfect background to its picturesque location. The 18 km long extend area that leads one from Panchagani to Mahabaleshwar is simply stunning. All the way through Krishna River, wandering through farms, ravines and hamlets, serves as your perfect companion.

Besides its magnificent beauty, the main attractions of Panchgani comprise of its historic building, constructed as per the British architectural style. Then, there are the Parsi residences adding to the attraction of the small hamlet. If you plan to cross through the countryside, viewing the lush greenery, the thick foliage and the deep caves, the most excellent way is to go on horseback. Don’t miss to visit the wonderful Kamalgad Fort, while on the visiting the attractions of the hill station. Panchgani is also well-known for housing some of the most excellent boarding schools of India.

There are many other popular tourist attractions in Panchgani which you can explore during your travel to Panchagani. These are Baby Point, Devil's Kitchen, Apex Point, Dhome Dam, Harrison's Folly, Grover Point, Kachhawari Point, MRA-Moral Rearmament Training Centre, Parsi Point, Rajpuri Caves, Meherbaba Caves, Sydney Point and Table Land.