Panchgani, the place of five hills as it literally means, is a popular hill station in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is situated in Satara district of the state. It was the summer resort of the British. They also planted there western plants like Poinsettia and silver oak. Now we can see these trees there in large number. Panchgani is located at the altitude of 1334 m and is popular tourist spot in India. The air in the region is believed to contain more oxygen compared to other  region.  Many people see it as rejuvenating place for both mind and body. September to May is the best time to visit Panchgani.

Places to see: 

There are many place of tourist attraction in and around Panchgani.

Rajpuri Caves :

Rajpuri Caves is one of them. Caves are of religious significance and have many ponds in its surrounding. It is believed by pilgrims that taking a dip in the ponds one gets cured of almost all diseases.  Temple of Lord Kartikeya is the prominent attraction near the caves. The temple is made of the sand of the caves.

 

Parsi Point :

Parsi Point is famous picnic spot in Panchgani. It is situated on the way to Mahabaleshwar. One can see from the picturesque views of nearby Krishna valley and Dhom Dam.

Sydney point :

Serbaug :

 Serbaug is another interesting place you can visit in Panchgani. It is a beautifully carved garden offering tourist to have a quality time with their families. It has children’s park and beautiful rose garden. One can also see many species of birds there.

You can also visit Tableland in Panchgani. It is the second longest mountain plateau in Asia. You can see the amazing views of Panchgani hill station itself and other places like Rajpuri Caves and Devil’s Kitchen.
Wai is small town near Panchgani and on the way to it there are seven majestic Ghats. Many temples are located on these Ghats. It has also many lakes and beautiful natural surroundings. Panchgani also offers many places for adventure activities like Paragliding

How to get there:
By Train:
Pune railway station is the nearest rail head to Panchgani. Railway station is about 100 km from it and is well connected to many cities and towns of the Maharashtra state.

By Air: 
Pune also serves as closest airbase to Panchgani and is well linked to other major cities of the country.

By Road:
Buses and private luxury buses are available from other cities and towns of the state. You can also hire a car or taxi to reach here.