Panchgani is located near about the Mahabaleshwar. It is 20Km far from the Mahabaleshwar and spreads out over five hills ,it suited over the lap of Sahyadri mountain ranges. Panchgani name is made out of two terms 'Panch' and 'Gani', its mean that ‘five’ and 'hills’. It was a favorite summer resort for the British and Parsi families. Panchgani has some lush green forests and valleys that is provide the amazing view
Panchgani or the “Mecca of Maharashrta” is a hill town known for its scenic beauty. It is most famous place to the honeymooner, who started the new life.
Some attractions of the Panchgani are
Rajpuri Caves
Rajpuri Caves in Panchgani is a religiously tourist point. There are many water kunds (ponds) around these Caves. People believe that taking bath in these kunds, they get the relief from all kinds of diseases.
Kamalgad Fort Pratapgad Fort (Pratapgarh fort was built by shivaji .Pratapgarh is near to Mahabaleshwar.)
Bhavani Temple
Lord Karthikeya temple
Dargah of Afzal Khan
Sydney Point Wai (Wai is located at the banks of Krishna Rive)
Panchgani has a pleasant weather all over year. September to May is the best time to visit Panchgani. Panchgani is famous for its boarding schools. These boarding schools attract many students from the nearby cities of Mumbai and Pune and the other city. In Panchgani There are more than thirty boarding schools.
Some Boarding schools are
Pinewoods International High School
Anjuman-E-Islam Bharatiya Vidyapeeth
God's Valley International School
Sweet Memories High School
Codesh School
Happy Hours High School
New Era High School
Dawn Academy
Mahatma Phule Vidya Mandir
Panchgani International School
Shalom International High School
Cambridge High School
Vidya Niketan High School
Fidai Academy
Billimoria High School
Panchgani hotels and resorts
Summer Plaza Resort
Cliff Inn Resort
Blue Country Resort
Lord's Resort
Lords Panchgani
Club Mount View Hotel
Hotel Surya Retreat
Hotel Ravine
Comfort Inn Dhanhills
Hotel Gitanjali
Panchgani has no railway station. The nearest railway station is Pune which is 100 km away from the panchgani .Pune is well connected to all cities in India by rail. Panchagani is well connected by road transport public bus services. |