Panchgani, also called Paachgani, is a majestic hill station at an altitude of 1293 metres above sea level. It is bestowed with beautiful colonial period cottages, forests, cool ambience, woody regions, and much more.
Tucked away in the Satara district of Maharashtra, it is renowned for the many premier residential educational institutions there. It is named after the five hills located in this region. The climate here remains stable and pleasant throughout the year. The lush green scenery, fresh air, and view of the Krishna River are simply breathtaking. One can enjoy a spectacular view of Krishna River, which accompanies you all the way through, until you reach Panchgani.
A summer retreat for the British, Panchgani owes its exotic array of fauna to its initial inhabitants. It is a dwelling for several plant species like silver oaks and poinsettia which enhance the beauty of this place. Panchgani has many tourist destinations like Sydney Point, Table Land, Parsi Point, Devil’s Kitchen and the Mapro Garden.
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