Panchgani is a picturesque hill station in Satara district of Maharashtra. Situated at an altitude of 1334 m, it is one of the top hill resorts in Maharashtra and among the best hill stations near Pune & Mumbai. Dotted with British style old bungalows and Parsi houses, Panchgani is also known for many residential educational institutions and a favored destination for health resorts. There are several beautiful places to visit in Panchgani. Here is the list of top Panchgani Tourist Places.
Table Land
Table Land is the highest point in Panchgani and is considered as Asia’s second longest mountain plateau after Tibetan plateau. About 6 km long, it offers spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys. It is one of the best places to visit in Panchgani and also one of the top places to experience Panchgani Tourism. The place also has several activities like horse riding, merry go rounds, mini trains, food stalls and a couple of game counters.
Dhoom Dam
Dhoom Dam is a manmade dam located in the vicinity of Panchgani, Maharashtra. It is the first dam built on Krishna River and also one of the famous tourist places in Panchgani. The dam is key source for Koregaon, Javli and Khandala taluks of Satara. The Dhoom Lake formed by the backwaters of the dam offers water activities like water scooters, speed boats, banana boats and motor boats.
Mapro Garden
Mapro Garden is one of the most popular places situated at Panchgani. It was established in 1980s by Mr. Kishore Vora as an extension of the Mapro Foods Factory which enabled visitors to see the production of jams and syrups. It is one of the beautiful tourist places to visit in Panchgani. It is mainly known for their strawberry produce. Mapro Garden is host to the annual four day Strawberry Festival held in the month of March/April.
Parsi Point
Parsi point is one of the famous viewpoints located in Panchgani and is one of the top Panchgani Tourist Places. The viewpoint is known for its extensive views of the lush green Krishna Valley and the backwaters of Dhoom Dam. The place is best suited for Sunrise/Sunset as it provides excellent setup for the perfect landscape photograph.
Sydney Point
Sydney Point is one of the popular vantage points located in Panchgani, Maharashtra. The spot is famous for providing stunning views of the Krishna Valley, Dhoom Dam, Kamalgad Fort and the city of Wai. The viewpoint was named after Sir Sidney Beck warth, Commander in Chief of the council. The tiny hillock offers spectacular views of the hill ranges of Pandavgad and Mandhardeo.