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There is nothing much to do in Panchgani except driving down to the Parsi Point to get a lovely view of the Krishna Valley and to the breathtaking Tableland- Panchgani’s crowning glory and a vast plateau, 4.5 km long, said to be second largest in Asia. Other places that one can visit are One Tree point with a single tree growing on a rock at the edge of the land, and the Shooting point – the site of many film shootings. Devil's kitchen, where the Pandava's are said to have cooked their food, Harrison’s Folly, and Tapola – for water sports are other exciting places to check out. Off the beaten track is the Rajpuri Caves where a cave dedicated to Karthikeya, the son of Lord Shiva is located. Sherbaug - a botanical garden  where various activities for kids are organized during the months from October to April is worth visiting. You can also trek down to Bhillar (6 km ) for its beautiful flowers.             

Nearby Places
Wai-a historical town 14 km away has temples and forts; Dhom Dam-for boating and the picturesque Mahabaleshwar (23 km) with its temples, lakes, waterfalls and stunning points are the other places near Panchgani that one can drive to.

Mahabaleshwar

Drive 23 km to Mahabaleshwar, one of Mumbai’s most popular hill station famed for its strawberries farms as much as for its breathtaking sunset points (Malcolm’s Point, Kate’s Point, Marjorie Point etc); the serene Venna Lake, the roaring Lingmala waterfalls and the beautiful Mahabaleshwar and Panchganga temples are situated on the confluence of Krishna, Gayatri, Savitri, Koyna  & Venna are worth visiting. Check Driving Directions from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar.

Accommodation is easily available in Panchgani, in the form of a few hotels and some old cottages that the owners have started to let out to vacationers. Hotels in Panchgani are comfortable and provide accommodation facilities. Check out hotels in Panchgani.

Panchgani Recommendations

If looking for souvenirs, check out the Wednesday market or Budh-Ka-Bazaar as it is more popularly known for some local stuff at rock bottom prices and Mapro- for some tastiest jams and marmalades. And, if you have a sweet tooth then don’t forget to visit Roach and Sons- Panchgani's oldest bakery and Kerala Bakery at Wai and yes don’t forget to try out some of the strawberries found there.

By Air: The nearest airport is at Pune, 100 km away.

By Rail: Pune at 100 km away is the nearest railhead too.

By Road: Panchgani is easily accessible by road from Pune (100 km) and Mumbai (258 km).
Check Driving Directions from Mumbai to Panchgani