Panchgani Shopping Malls: Shop around, get deals, discounts or buy products at a bargain prices. Shopping Panchgani grows one of the finest strawberries in the country. Don't miss the Budh Ka Bazaar meaning market held on Wednesday. Villagers from neighbouring area gather to sell fruits, vegetable, pots and pans. There are jams, fruit crushes and honey available. The local bazaars on the streets are extremely quiet. Panchgani does not offer any special items for purchase but a stroll in the bazaar attracts the tourists to various chappals, shawls, etc. The bazaars of the hill station are famous for their evening food stalls.Perched at an altitude of 1334metres in the lap of Sahyadri mountain ranges, Panchgani or the 'Mecca of Maharashrta' is a stunning hill town known for its scenic grandeur. Just 20 kms away from Mahabaleshwar and 38m below it, Panchgani derives its name from the majestic five hills embracing it and wows every tourist with its quiet hamlets, lush terraces, acres of strawberry farms and ravines.
Blessed with perennially pleasant climatic conditions, the hill town with its hypnotizing old world charm acts a balm on every tired nerve. No wonder the British fell a prey to its rejuvenating ambience and made it their summer resort.One can get a glimpse of the colonial era in several buildings which are now converted into boarding schools and sanatoriums. The gothic architecture of these buildings continue to attract every tourist till date. The hill town of Panchgani has retained it perennial popularity for being a priviledged haven surrounded by lush greenary and tranquility since British era. The hill town is also known for its pure oxygen-rich air having curative powers for those suffering from breathing problems.
