A Template for Your Holiday to Maharashtra’s Land Of Hills, Panchgani

There is very little people know about Panchgani, may be not more than its title tag of  land of hills and that, it is located in Maharashtra and is famous for strawberry farming. This small land is filled with so many natural surprises; it can be a source of amazement for the people who take it as just another hill station for summer holidays. Home stay at bungalow in Panchgani is an exciting idea to spend holidays and explore the incredulity of the place. Let’s know more about Panchgani -

As mentioned earlier, the place is popularly known as the land of hills and is a popular holiday destination. The distance is closest to Mumbai & Pune and for this reason, it is one of the most visited getaway destination on the weekends. Resorts in Mahabaleshwar, offer fun filled short picnic activities, stays and events celebrating festivals in Panchgani.

The Geographical backdrop

Panchgani is nestled at the elevation of 1,293 meters, which is approximately equivalent to 4,242 ft. It is snuggled in the middle of the Sahyadri mountain ranges. The region is beautified in to a picturesque landscape by the Krishna River. There are many hotels in Panchgani that are located near the Dhom Dam Lake which is jewelled with the water from the Krishna River. On the whole, the place has a lot to offer than just a picturesque landscape consisting of hills, rivers and flora. The coastal plains, volcanic plateau, hilly terrains paint a mesmerizing scenic view where visitors can relax, meditate and enjoy quality time with loved ones.

How to Reach Panchgani

If you are coming from the Mumbai route

Indian Railways:
The major railway station is Pune station, which is well connected to all major states and cities. If you haven’t taken a direct train to Pune, you can travel through well connected train route - from Mumbai to Pune.  From there on, you can hire local mode of conveyance to reach the destination.

By Air:
The Pune Airport is the major and nearest air station. All major and local flights land and depart from the Lohegaon airport. Resorts in Mahabaleshwar and Hotels in Panchgani offer pick up service from the airport. So reaching Panchgani from Lohegaon Airport is matter of an hour or two.

If you are coming from the Pune route

Best travel by Road
The best road taken to reach Panchgani from Pune is AH47/NH4. Private taxi, cab, self owned car or a motorcycle for bike enthusiasts, can be easily hired to reach Pune. For the people who prefer public transportation, they can board a local bus.

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