Panchgani – perfect summer resort for family vacation

As soon as summers arrive, kids get excited because they can go out and enjoy their holidays . No homework, no school and no tension, this is what makes them happy. While you are planning for a vacation there are plenty of options that come your way but choosing one is difficult. So we will help you in making a great choice. As the summer season is becoming terrible going on a hill station is an ideal choice. Panchgani is an awesome place which is calm as well as breezy. It is situated at a height of 1335 m and only 98 kilometers from the city Pune.

Awesome view of Panchgani

Panchgani is very popular for its lush green valleys and splendid views of River Krishna. It got its name from the hill on which it is located. This is the reason that it is also known as “Mecca of Maharashtra”. There are lots of attractions that you can visit but a few popular ones are:-

• Table Land – It is the second longest plateau of Asia and must to visit spot . It includes some excellent caves but the best one is Devil’s kitchen. This cave is called by this name because Pandavas used to live here.

• Sydney Point – It is located on a hillock of Krishna Valley from where you can enjoy the pleasing views of Dhom Dam, Mandhardeo and Pandavgad. You can find the transportation from Panchgani bus stand as Sydney point is just 2kms from there.

• Other destinations to explore are Rajapuri Caves, Parsi point, Mapro Garden and Lingmala Falls. Paragliding is one of the famous activities if you come here so don’t miss this opportunity.

Paragliding in Panchgani

Panchgani is located in the middle of the five hills hence its climate is cool and perfect for a holiday spot. Different options for accommodations are available ranging from budgeted to luxurious hotels.

Posted by: Sonam Agnihotri