Panchgani Travel Guide

Exploring the picturesque beauty of Panchgani: A travel guide

Panchgani is a hill station located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is known for its natural beauty, colonial-era architecture and its proximity to the famous hill stations like Mahabaleshwar.

One of the main attractions in Panchgani is the Table Land, which is a flat-topped hill that offers panoramic views of the surrounding areas. Tourists can also visit the Sydney Point and Parsi Point, both of which offer beautiful views of the Krishna Valley and the Dhom Dam.

Another popular attraction in Panchgani is the Rajpuri Caves, a series of ancient Buddhist caves that date back to the 2nd century BCE.

Panchgani is also a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, trekking, and rock climbing. Tourists can also indulge in horseback riding, paragliding and hot air ballooning.

Panchgani is well connected by road to major cities in the state, like Pune and Mumbai. The nearest airport is Pune Airport, which is well connected to major cities in India. The nearest railway station is at Wathar and Panchgani is well connected to major cities of Maharashtra by bus service.

Climate is pleasant all around the year, but best time to visit Panchgani is during the monsoon season between June to September, where the weather is cooler, and the landscape is covered in lush green. However, it is a popular tourist destination, so it can get crowded during the peak season.

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Best Places To Visit In Panchgani

From historical cities to natural wonders, come see the best of Panchgani.

Mapro Garden

Mepro Garden is a very popular tourist place in Mahabaleshwar and is known for its strawberry produce. The name Mepro is an abbreviation for Mahabaleshwar Products. Mapro was founded in 1959 by Mr. Kishore Vora and is very popular in the state of Maharashtra for its processed fruit products like fruit crushes, squash etc. Mapro has also diversified into chocolate, honey, gulkand and many more products. The main attraction of Mapro Garden is the Chocolate Factory within the premises. Visitors can also visit a small nursery filled with beautiful flowers and plants. There are various counters selling different Mepro products. Tourists can buy a variety of Mapro products such as syrups, sauces, jellies, chocolates, mock tail mixes and much more.

Parsi Point

Lying on the route towards Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, the incredibly beautiful Parsi Point happens to be a very well-known viewpoint in India. This picturesque viewpoint offers visitors a truly breathtaking panoramic view of the clear waters of Dhom Dam and the charm of Krishna Valley. Surrounded by lofty, green mountains on all sides, this spot is indeed a sight to remember for a lifetime. This place can refresh the tired travelers and rejuvenate them from within by bursting all the stress and anxiety of everyday life.

Rajpuri Caves

Rajpuri Caves, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar is a religious tourist destination in the Western Ghats in the state of Maharashtra, India. The Rajpuri Caves are a group of four caves located in Panchgani which are believed to have sheltered the Pandavas during their exile. The caves are surrounded by many sacred kundas (ponds) which receive water from the holy Ganges and hence are believed to cure all kinds of diseases. One of the major attractions of Rajpur Cave is Lord Kartikeya Temple which is believed to have been built from sand taken from the caves.