Panchgani
is in Satara district of Maharashtra. One can see the Krishna River on
one side and the coastal plain on the other. This hill station lies at
an altitude of 1,334m above the sea level. Panchgani is far from the
noise and hustle-bustle of cities. One can reach the hill station from
Mahabaleshwar on Pune road.Tourists can plan for nature walks through jungle, thickly covered with lush trees and vegetation. Krishna River flows through tiny hamlets, farms and ravines. Table Land is an important site at Panchgani, which is a flat mountain peak giving a miniature view of the coastal plains.
There is also an enjoyable water sports centre called Tapola. Sydney Point, Rajapuri Caves, Kartikswamin Temple, Parsi Point, Pandav-Ghat, Mandharodeo Kanga point and Kachhabavdi point are other attractions at Panchgani.
Nearest airport is Pune at 160 km from Panchagani, while Pune is the most convenient railway station. Panchgani is only 18 km from Mahabaleshwar. It can also be easily reach by road from Mumbai and Pune.