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Panchgani
Panchgani is a beautiful hill station, which is in the state of Maharastra. It is popularly known as the “Mecca of Maharastra”. Here one can find the sparkling rivers that offer a panoramic view to the visitors. The river Krishna also passes through the place in a small stream. This fascinating place is located at an altitude of 1334 metres above the sea level.
PANCHGANI - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Population: 13280 (2001)
Altitude: 1334 meters above sea level
Languages: Marathi, Hindi, English
Best Time to Visit: September to May
STD Code: 02168
PANCHGANI - CLIMATE AND LOCATION
Climate:
Panchgani is a beautiful hill resort where you can enjoy pleasant temperature. Here in this place the temperature remains in between sixteen degree to thirty-five degree centigrade throughout the year. Here one can experience no major temperature variations throughout the year.
Location
The fascinating place, Panchgani is located in the Krishna Valley. Panchgani is the first hill town from Mahabaleshwar on the Pune road. It is only sixteen kms from the Mahableshwar hill station. The Panchgani hill station is located in the Western Ghats and it is very close to Mumbai and Pune.
PANCHGANI- HISTORY
Panchgani is a fascinating hill station which is discovered by the British. This summer resort was under the charge of Superintendent, Mr. John Chesson. It was believed that he has planted different species of plants around the place. Some of the rare species and alien plants that have flourished in Panchgani can be seen during Panchgani tour.
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