Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Places of Tourist Interest in Panchgani

Places of Tourist Interest in Panchgani

Places of Tourist Interest in Panchgani

Panchgani, located about 100 km away from Pune, is a well-known town in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra. Panchgani, close to Mahabaleshwar—a popular hill station—is a picturesque small town and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Its name, Panchgani, refers to the five (Panch) hills on which this beautiful town is situated.

Spreading over an area of about 6.16 sq. km., Panchgai has an average altitude of about 1334 meter. During summers, the temperature ranges between 35.6 degree C and 17.2 degree C while during winters the temperature ranges between 27.2 degree C and 16.2 degree C.

Panchgani, boasts of miles of long walks, lush trees and vegetation, offers visitors the opportunity to sample a life-time experience. Panchgani has a number of places of tourist interest. Some of the most popular places of interest in Panchgani are:

Sydney Point, Panchgani

Sydney Point, Panchgani, is another place of tourist interest in Panchgani.

Devil’s Kitchen, Panchgani

Devil’s Kitchen, Panchgani, another tourist attraction in Panchgani, Is one of the most spectacular sights of all.

Parsi Point, Panchgani

Parsi Point, Panchgani, another popular place of interest in Panchgani, offers a wonderful view of the rice and wheat fields of Chikli village and the River Krishna.

Tableland, Panchgani

Tableland, Panchgani is another most popular place of interest in Panchgani.

Harrison’s Valley, Panchgani

Harrison’s Valley, Panchgani, known for its beauty and view, is one of the most popular place of tourist interest in Panchgani.

Among other points in Panchgani are: Rajpuri Caves, Panchgani; Dhom Dam, Panchgani; Grover Point, Panchgani; Baby Point, Panchgani; Kachhawari Point, Panchgani; Apex Point, Panchgani; and Meherbaba Caves, Panchgani.

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