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Panchgani
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Maharashtra
Hill Stations
Panchgani |
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Panchgani is situated at an altitude
of 1334 m. Panchgani is a picturesque and frequented hill
resort. for good trekking its an ideal base. Panchgani derives its name
from the five hills around it. Panchgani is just 38 m below Mahabaleshwar.
Panchgani is quintessential hill station. Swoops around bends with abandon
offering heart stopping views of river Krishna on one side and coastal
plains on other side. Panchgani is often referred to as the "Mecca of
Maharashtra". Many people prefers to get a glimpses of the sweet blend or
romance that fits all around. the Panchgani pleasure is a hotspot which is
unmissable. Its one of the largest table land in the continent and famous
for film shootings. Panchgani is the twin sister town to Mahabaleshwar, a
famous hill station Panchgani is also famous for its numerous boarding
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| Best time to visit : |
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The month from September to May are
the best time to visit Panchgani, because weather is very pleasant in this
time duration. |
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| How to get there : |
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| By Air : The
airport at Pune is nearest to Panchgani at a distance of 98 km. |
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By
Rail : At a distance of 98 km Pune is a popular railway station for
tourists to Panchgani. |
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By
Road : Panchgani is well connected by with Mumbai and Pune through
road. |
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| Panchgani
Sightseeing : |
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Sydney Point : |
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The point is situated on a small
hillock facing the Krishna valley. From here you can see the glittering
waters of the Dhom Dam and Pandavgad, and Mandhardeo are also easily seen. |
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| Parsi
Point : |
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This windy road situated on the way to Mahabaleshwar overlooks
the Krishna valley, and the blue mirrors like waters of Dhoom Dam. |
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| Dhoom
Dam : |
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Dhoom Dam water sports is one
more amazing tourist attraction, for tourist which is 21 km away from
Panchgani. Here you can enjoy the scooter boats, and speed boats.
Sporting in Krishna river, stream with the beautiful natural
surrounding is a wonderful experience itself. |
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| Rajapuri
Caves : |
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About 10 km from the town, the
caves have a religious importance as there is a temple of lord
Kartikya here. A small local fair is also held at the time of harvest
season. |
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Amboli |
Bhandardara | Chikhaldara |
Jawhar | lonavala & Khandala |
Mahabaleshwar |
Malshej
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