Panchgani
About Panchgani
Panchgani is a hill station southeast of Mumbai in India’s Maharashtra state. It’s known for the Table Land, a huge volcanic plateau. Lookouts like Sydney Point and Parsi Point offer views of Dhom Dam lake and Kamalgad Fort, used as a prison by the British in the early 19th century. To the southeast, the Rajpuri Caves are surrounded by sacred ponds and contain a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Kartikeya.
Table Land
Table Land, at 4,550 ft above sea level, is the highest point in Panchgani. This volcanic plateau is Asia’s second longest mountain plateau after the Tibetan plateau. It is a vast expanse of flat laterite rock surrounded by hills. Table Land offers an aerial view of the entire Panchgani and the valleys located nearby.
Sydney Point
Sydney Point is a scenic hilltop overlook offering expansive views of the Krishna Valley and the surrounding waters.
Velocity Entertainmentz
Velocity Entertainmentz is a 10-acre amusement park with an outdoor karting track, an indoor arcade, and a restaurant.
Kaas Plateau
Kaas Plateau, also known as the Kaas Pathar or Kas Sadas, is a plateau situated 25 kilometers west of Satara city in Maharashtra, India. It falls under the Sahyadri Sub Cluster of the Western Ghats, and it became a part of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2012.
Mapro Gardens
Mapro Gardens is a garden park in the hill station of Panchgani, Maharashtra, India, situated close to Mahabaleshwar, known for their strawberry produce, and a popular tourist destination.
Kate’s Point
Kate's Point is named after the then British governor Sir John Malcolm's daughter. It is another wonder of nature. The photo above looks like an elephant head or needle hole. Hence, this place is also known as an elephant head or a needle hole.
Devrai Art Village
Devrai Art Village is an Art Center that connects with nature and is a haven for rural artists and craftsmen.
Rajpuri Caves
Rajpuri Caves is a group of small, interconnected caves with a reservoir of holy water and a temple devoted to Kartikeya.
Wai
Wai is a town in Satara District, in Mahārāshtra state, India. Located on the Krishna River, Wai was a town of some prominence in the days of the Peshwas.
Ligmala Falls
Lingmala Waterfall is formed by Venna River. There are two waterfalls, one mini waterfall, and the main waterfall which falls from a height of 500 feet. The mini waterfall is safe and suitable for swimming and playing in the water.
Best Time To Visit Panchgani
The best time to visit Panchgani is from October to March. Mahabaleshwar experiences moderately high temperatures during the summer months of March to June where the temperature may rise from 15°C to 35°C. It is a good place for family trips as it is full of activities and outdoor adventures. July to September experiences average to heavy rainfall in this area. Even though the area looks beautiful, most of the outdoor activities are restricted. The months of December to February are the most ideal time to visit and the temperatures vary from 10°C to 24°C. This time is best for enjoying the scenic beauty, good climate, extravagant activities, like mountain trekking and rope climbing.
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