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Amble along
the walkways, thickly canopied by lush trees & vegetation & delights
in the secrets you come upon. The Krishna, snaking through tiny hamlets,
farms & ravines, hundreds of meters below. Visit table land, a flat
mountain peak & feast your eyes on the coastal plains, looking like
miniature water colors. Select a horse from one of the numerous stables
& canter along uncharted routes through hidden lovers' lanes, to the
caves & kamalgad fort. Or while away at the bazaar. Panchgani is one
of the rare places that doesn't crowd anyone, yet in its own unhurried
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| Sightseeing
Of Various Points In Panchgani |
| Sydney Point |
This
point is situated on a small hillock facing the Krishna Valley .From here
one can see the the glittering waters of the Dhom Dam and Pandavgad and
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Land |
Situated around 60 mts high ,this flat large expanse
of laterite rock is the second longest mountain plateau in asia.There
are some spacious caves that can be seen from here and one of them is
Devil's Kitchen. |
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| Parsi Point |
This windy road situated on the way to Mahableshwar
overlooks the Krishna valley and the blue mirror like waters of the Dhom
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| Devil's Kitchen |
The Devil's Kitchen situated to the south of tableland,
is also a place of mythological interest. It is believed that the Pandavas
stayed here for a while and used this place to cook their food. There
are some legends regarding this, though most of them appear to be mere
tall tales. Some people claim that Pandvgadh Caves ( near Wai ) are also
built by them and bear their name. |
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| Dhom Dam |
Dhom Dam water sports is one more amazing attraction
for tourists which is 21 kms away from Panchgani. A beautiful boating
spot.
Here one can enjoy with Scooter boats and Speed
boats. Sporting in Krishna river stream with the beautiful natural surrounding
is a wonderful experience in itself.
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| Rajapuri Caves |
About 10 km from the town, the caves have a religious
importance as there is a temple of Lord Karthikeya, (Lord Shiva's son)
here. A temple of local goddess Ghatjal Devi is also in the area. A small
local fair is held at the time of the harvest season |
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| The Lingmala Falls |
The Lingmala Falls in Mahabaleshwar can be reached
by road. It lies on the Mahabaleshwar-Poona road. The stream here precipitates
over the face of steep cliff, unbroken when the torrent is swollen by
rain but ordinarily divided by projecting rocks about one third of the
way down into thin silver streaks and sprays often circled by rainbows.
The forest bungalow of lingmala is also close by. |
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Satara
Hill Station
80 mm
Dry & pleasant |
Best Season :
Airport :
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Pune (116 km)
Pune (116 km)
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Mahabaleshwar, the
most developed and largest of all hill stations in Maharashtra is truly
a tourists paradise. The summer capital of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency,
Mahabaleshwar retains its quintessential charm, despite the increasing
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Nestled in the curvaceous mountain ranges of the
Western Ghats of Maharashtra at 4501 ft above sea level is the cool, misty
resort of Mahabaleshwar. It shows some of the most striking vistas of
the Western Ghats. Away from the crowds and noise of the city, it is an
ideal holiday destination. It seems to belong to the colonial era when
people travelled up to the resort to escape the heat of the plateau. It
still retains some of its old charm and is hence, very popular. Tucked
away in the Satara district, it is best approached from Pune & Mumbai. |
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Mahabaleshwar's 30 exotic viewpoints provide one
with spectacular access to the ultimate in fascinating landscapes. Most
of the points derive their names from some former British dignitaries and
are situated within a radius of 10 km around the bazaar in Mahabaleshwar.
Some points can be reached by motorable roads whereas others can be explored
by foot. The various points here are like Babington Point, Bombay Point,
Hunter Point, Lodwick Point, Marjorie Point and Wilson Point, which is the
nearest and the highest point in Mahabaleshwar. |
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