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The picturesque hill resort of Panchgani stands at an altitude of 1334 m. The quintessential hill resort offers fabulous views of the Krishna valley. The modern hill resort of Panchgani boasts of natural beauty as well as collection renowned educational institutes. The five plateaus that surround Panchgani explain the name Panch(five) gani (plateaus). Panchgani is often referred to as the Mecca of Maharashtra . The natural beauty has been the key reason of Panchgani Tourism.
 




By Air : Nearest airport is Pune 98 kms.

By Rail : Nearest railhead is Wathar, 45 kms on Miraj-Kolhapur section of South Central Railway. However convenient railhead is Pune.

By Road : Mumbai-Panchgani via Pune, 270 kms. Mumbai Panchgani via Mahad, 266 kms.

State Transport buses ply from Satara, Pune, Wai, Mahabaleshwar, Mahad to Panchga.


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Languages Spoken: Marathim, Hindi

Altitude:  
1334 meters

STD Code:  02168

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In order to enjoy the natural beauty of the hill resort of Panchgani you may opt for a pony ride. The ride through the hamlets, farms and ravines with the gorgeous greens and the ravishing river Krishna of Panchgani will surely enchant you. Taxis and bicycles are also available for local travel in Panchgani.

Panchgani is dotted with old British buildings and Parsi houses , though the most famous are the educational institutes. There are as many as twenty boarding schools in Panchgani. These institutes too have been key factors in promoting Panchgani Tourism.

Panchgani with its pristine natural beauty and rejuvenating oxygen levels boats of a TB Sanatorium. Patients are known to get better faster at Panchgani owing to the pure environs offered at Panchgani.

While in Panchgani during the evenings you may freak out at the food stalls that offer an amazing variety.


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