Panchgani Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Panchgani

OVERVIEW- Panchgani, place of five hills, is a most-visited weekend getaway destination from Mumbai and Pune. The hill-station is situated at an altitude of 1,334 m. This is one of the best place to visit as visitors can enjoy coastal plains on one side and hilly terrains on the other. It offers a perfect mountain retreat to all those who are looking for a place with soothing ambience and abundant natural beauty. This hill station got its named derived from the five hills that surround it. Panchgani is often referred to as the 'Mecca of Maharashtra'.

MUMBAI- Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra and is the financial powerhouse of the country. Also well known commercial capital of India, fast paced cosmopolitan city. This historic city, extends along the sea, has grand buildings and is the center of India's Hindi film industry. The city is famous as the center of glamour and glitz due to the presence of Indian film industry. Mumbai is also a historical city having many attractions to offer to a visitor.

PUNE- Pune is an important town of Maharashtra and is also known as Oxford of the East due to the presence of a large number of prestigious education institutes. Its ancient forts, caves, temples and bewitching natural beauty are some of the irresistible temptations for the travelers. The second largest city of Maharashtra, Pune, is the place which was home to the Maratha leader, Shivaji for a long time. This calm city was also resided by the self-proclaimed guru, Bhagwan Rajneesh, also known as Osho.

PANCHGANI- The 'Land of Five Hills', or Panchgani, is a distinguished hill station in Maharashtra. Located far away from the bustling city of Mumbai, Panchgani promises its visitors a trip they could cherish for life. It was discovered by the British as an ideal summer resort. The climate here remains stable and pleasant throughout the year and the place pulsates with greenery and captivating scenic beauty and the environment is pristine and uncontaminated.

Tour Destination: Mumbai/Pune - Panchgani - Mumbai/Pune

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: MUMBAI/PUNE - PANCHGANI

Drive towards the hill station of Panchgani. Transfer to hotel. Day free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: PANCHGANI

After breakfast, start your sightseeing of Panchgani viewing

RAJPURI CAVES- They are regarded as an important religious travel attraction. The caves are adorned with ponds (kunds) in around the vicinity. It is believed by devotees that taking bath in these sacred kunds provides relief from all ailments and evils. Mythological legends also say that Ganga River used to flow in these ponds. In these caves, the main attraction is the temple dedicated to Lord Karthikeya. The temple is built from sand taken from the sand.

TABLE LAND- This is flatland adorned with a carpet of grass spread over the vast area of around 100 acres. Early winters are a good season to visit Table Land since the monsoon grass is still there and the land is not slippery, the way it is in rainy season.

KAAS PLATEAU- One of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of India, known for its natural beauty and flora, Kaas Plateau is a magical place with landscapes with lakes, flowers and butterflies all around.

SYDNEY POINT- This is a small spot at the top of high land, right at the start of Panchgani when you enter from Wai-side.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: PANCHGANI - MUMBAI/PUNE

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Mumbai/Pune to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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