Panchgani – The Switzerland Of India

Panchgani is a beautiful hill station which is fragmented as Panch which means five as it is surrounded by five hills of Sahyandri and Gani means settlement. It is elevated 1305m above above sea level, and is just 18 km away from Mahabaleshwar. It is also covered by a larger extant of Table-land from the east wind. This small town on the way of Mahabaleshwar is blessed with an acceptable weather throughout the year. It is an ideal weekend destination for a romantic get away. It is also famous for its unpolluted air, as oxygen content in the atmosphere of Panchgani is more as compared to other regions. It is also famous for strewberry farms, and old british buildings. It is also known as 'Mecca Of Maharashtra'.

Primary Attraction At Panchgani:

Tableland is an prime attraction of Panchgani. It is a vast area of flat laterite rocks which is surrounded by hills. It is a best spot for shooting of hill stations in hindi movies. Here you can also hire a horse to visit numerous spots that offer a panoramis view of hills.

Sightseeing At Panchgani:

The views that Panchgani opens up for you is not only limited to certain points, but it is all over around you. The rustic charm must follows you everywere on this beautiful hill station. Some of the main sightseeing points at Panchgani are Sydney Point, Parsi Point, Table Land and Devil's Kitchen. 

Adventure At Panchgani:

Panchgani is also a best tourist destination for adventerous sports enthusiast. It is a pseudo headquarter for paragliding and parasailing activities in all over Maharashtra. These activities are conducted throughout the year. The best thing is that many trekking routs are also available near Panchgani. 

Some of the other places in Panchgani which are worth to visit are Dhoom Dam, Bhim Chula, Rajapuri Caves, Harrisons Valley, and Lingmala Falls. To enjoy such a beautiful spots at Panchgani, you are advisable to stay at a best Hotels In Mahabaleshwar, because Panchgani is at a close proximity to Mahabaleshwar and if you stayed at Mahabaleshwar you can enjoy the beautiful sightseeings at Mahabaleshwar, and one day by reaching at Panchgani early in the morning you can also cover all points at Panchgani.