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About Panchgani
Panchgani earned fame when John Chessen, a British Warrant Officer founded it in 1854 and formulated it with a grant from the Governer of Bombay. He chose the place to experiment and to create it into a European-style health resort. The ancient building, Parsi cottages and exquisite boarding schools tucked away into the hills make a splendid sight. The hill station is located at an altitude of 1334 metres above sea level. It's a delight walking along the wooded walkways and the lush trees and vegetation. One can even have a glimpse of the Krishna as it meanders through small hamlets and valleys.
Climate of Panchgani
The hill station of Panchgani enjoys a pleasant climate. Temperature during summers touches a maximum of 35 degrees while in winters the temperature goes down to a minimum of 16 degrees. The annual rainfall records 216 cm. September to May is the best time to visit Panchgani.
Major Attractions of Panchgani
Table Land - Perched at an elevation of 60 metres, the Table Land happens to be the second longest mountain plateau in Asia. This flat gigantic mass of Laterite rock also provides views of some sizable exquisite caves that are a total delight.
Devil's Kitchen - To the south of the Table Land lies the Devil's Kitchen. Belief exists that the Pandavas stayed here for some time and cooked their food here. The place sees a huge number of visitors and has a mythological significance.
Sydney Point - Sydney Point rests atop a small hillock. The place gives miraculous views of the Dhom Dam. Pandavgad and Mandhardeo can also be seen from this place.
Rajapuri Caves - Rajpuri caves are located at a distance of 10 km from Panchgani. The caves have astound religious significance as the temple of Lord Karthikeya is also located here. During the harvest season a fair is held by the locals of the place.
Shopping
Panchgani grows one of the finest strawberries in the country. Don't miss the Budh Ka Bazaar meaning market held on Wednesday. Villagers from neighbouring area gather to sell fruits, vegetable, pots and pans. There are jams, fruit crushes and honey available.
Accommodation
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporations runs a number of hotels in Panchgani. The Cliff Inn Resort near Sydney Point offers facilities like well-furnished rooms, parking space, multi cuisine restaurant, swimming pool, children's park, pool table, indoor games etc. Blue Country Resort is another accommodation point near Sydney Point. Comfort Inn Dhanhills is a 2-star hotel. Hotel Ravine is located at an elevation of 4500 feet above sea-level. This is the only certified 3-star hotel in Panchgani.
How To Reach
Air - Pune (98 km) is the closest airport.
Railway - Pune is the nearest railway station.
Road - The road-network of Panchgani connects to places like Mumbai and Pune.
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