Panchgani, also known as the land of five hills, is a beautiful place to sightsee and explore. There are many beautiful caves here where you can enjoy viewing beautiful architecture and lovely detailed wall carvings. It is 265 km from Mumbai and the perfect getaway for Mumbaikers as they can quickly reach it for a break.
 

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Key Places to Sightsee In Panchgani

There are many lovely locations to sightsee in Panchgani where you can enjoy its natural beauty. Here is a look at what they are:

Tableland – It is a beautiful stretch of plain land, stretching to 95 acres at an elevation of 4550 feet. Walking or travelling on horseback is a lovely way to explore it. The sunrise sunset and view of the valley are lovely here.

Sydney Point – This is a spectacular place to visit as it is located on top of a hill facing the Krishna Valley. It is named after Sir Sidney Beckwarth and offer spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. You can enjoy a majestic view of Kamalgad Fort, Dhom Dam and Krishna alley from here.

Kate’s Point – It is situated at 1290 meters above sea level and is named after the daughter of Sir Malcolm John. The point offers spectacular views of the surrounding area which includes valleys, waterfalls and hill ranges.

Parsi Point – This is yet another elevated location from where you can enjoy beautiful view of the surroundings. It gives you spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, Dhom Dam backwaters and Krishna valley. It is the perfect place for getting stunning natural photographs.

Mapro Farms – They are beautiful and grow delicious strawberries. You can enjoy shakes, salads, squashes, lemonades and jams made from this fruit in the farms.

Arthur Seat – This is a fantastic vantage point from where you can get stunning views of the surrounding area. You can get the view from 1470 meters and the place is named after Author Mallet, who is the first person to settle here.

Mahabalewar Temple – This majestic temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is beautiful in its looks and has lovely detailing on the walls.   The temple is enclosed by a five feet wall.
 

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Tent House Panchgani is a lovely two star hotel that is situated in Land Kinghar Road, Panchgani. It is the best choice for those seeking a comfortable but low cost place of stay.

The accommodation units here are unconventional in the form of tents. Enjoy delicious local cuisine in a tenet food service setup. There is also a tent which offers indoor games and also a lovely garden setting, where you can walk about in the evenings. Other services are doctor on call and laundry.