Panchgani Travel and Tourism Offices: Contact tourist information centers in and around Panchgani. The rolling hills and silver oaks invited us to visit them at Panchgani. We had heard a lot about the breathtaking view from every corner of Panchgani and were intrigued. So finally, we decided to make the trip in December 2009. Yes! My mother and I are just back from the cozy town of Panchgani.
Panchgani earned fame when John Chessen, a British Warrant Officer founded it in 1854 and formulated it with a grant from the Governer of Bombay. He chose the place to experiment and to create it into a European-style health resort. The ancient building, Parsi cottages and exquisite boarding schools tucked away into the hills make a splendid sight. The hill station is located at an altitude of 1334 metres above sea level. It's a delight walking along the wooded walkways and the lush trees and vegetation. One can even have a glimpse of the Krishna as it meanders through small hamlets and valleys.
Panchgani has the Krishna River that meanders through its farms, ravines and hamlets on one side and the coastal plain on the other, which has a mystic charm about it. The whole area is covered with lush greenery. There are several scenic spots and well laid out paths, which are ideal for trekking.
Moving around town can be via hired cabs, or even horses and bicycles. On foot, one can experience the wonders of nature and breathe the fresh mountain air.
