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Panchgani derives its name from the five hills around it.
At an altitude of 1334 m it is just 38 m below Mahabaleshwar.
These 38 m translate themselves into a breathtaking 20 kms approach
from Mahabaleshwar, that swoops around bends with abandon, offering
heart stopping views of the river krishna on one side & the coastal
plains on the other being a tranquilizing place for holidays. Panchgani is the quintessential hill station for holidays,
with the Raj stamped indelibly all over it. It can be seen in the old
architecture of the old British buildings, the parsi houses, & the
boarding schools that have been for a century or more.
Best time to visit Mahabaleshwar for holidays: October to June.
Best time to visit Panchgani for holidays: September to May.
However protected from harsh
winds by a tableland on one side and high cliffs descending into
a valley on the other, Panchgani has a pleasant, bracing climate
throughout the year.
Panchgani is also an ideal base for some good trekking
from where one can explore several mule tracks that lead through
the now thinning forests.Flocked by viewpoints, Panchgani is full
of wonders, as it overlooks the scenic
magnificence of the Krishna Valley, which extends many kilometers
from east to west its numerous hamlets, cultivated fields and sparkling
rivers and various tourists spots like Sydney point, Table land, Parsi point,
Devil's kitchen, Dhom Dam, Lingmala falls, Rajapuri Caves and many more in
in our own White House for holidays and weekends.
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