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. Panchgani is the quintessential hill station, 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.
Amble along the walkways, thickly canopied by lush trees & vegetation & delights in the secrets you come upon. The Krishna, snaking through tiny hamlets, farms & ravines, hundreds of meters below. Visit table land, a flat mountain peak & feast your eyes on the coastal plains, looking like miniature water colors. Select a horse from one of the numerous stables & canter along uncharted routes through hidden lovers' lanes, to the caves & kamalgad fort. Or while away at the bazaar. Panchgani is one of the rare places that doesn't crowd anyone, yet in its own unhurried way deeply touches every visitor.

How to Reach

Panchagani is well connected by state road transport public bus services. Regular bus services are available from Pune to Panchagani. Super fast and Deluxe A/C buses are also available in this route.

Pune Railway station, about 100 km away, is the major railway station near to Panchagani. Pune is well connected to all cities in India by rail. Pre-paid taxi services are available from Pune to Panchagani . Another railway station near to this hill station called Wathar but it is not connected well

Pune, which is 100 km away from Panchgani, is the nearest airport. Pune is connected to Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore by air. Tourist taxis cost about Rs 2000 from Pune to Panchagani. Major international airport near to Panchgani is Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International airport, which is connected to all major cities in India and many cities abroad.

Tourist attraction in Panchgani:

• Lord Karthikeya Temple
• Parsi Point
• Rajpuri Caves
• Tableland
• Wai