Places to visit in Panchgani

Lodwick Point, earlier called SidneyPoint, is considered as a standout amongst the most delightful tourists’ destination of the area. It has been named after General Peter Lodwick who was among the first European guests of this area. A dedication post developed at this site is committed to the late General.

LordKarthikeyaTemple, devoted to Lord Karthikeya, is found inside the premises of the Rajpuri caves. Religions importance connected with the cave is to a great extent because of the vicinity of this temple devoted to the child of Lord Shiva. The temple is thronged by devotees amid the Thaipooyam celebration in the middle of January and February.

Walks
Tourists can stroll through the ravishing lush scene and delight in the excellence of the seaside fields taking care of business, witness the Krishna Valley and watch the tranquillity of the place. Observe the old British structures and the Parsi houses.

Pony Rides
You can even delight in the charming excellence of Panchgani, by taking a pony ride through the flawless oak woodlands. The little ride through the little hamlets and ranches can never neglect to charm you. Delight in the lavish greenery of the timberlands and the extraordinary perspective of the valleys on the way. You can even contract the bikes and taxis to take a touring voyage through Panchgani.

Bombay Point is one of the most established tourists’ destinations of Mahabaleshwar city, which is spotted on an old street prompting Mumbai. It is otherwise called Sunset Point, as it offers delightful perspectives of the sun setting behind mountains.

RajpuriCaves hold religions centrality, owing to the conviction that these were utilized for retribution and religious customs by Lord Kartikeya. Encompassed by numerous water kunds (lakes), these antiquated caverns are additionally accepted to have shielded the Pandavas amid their outcast. Owing to the conviction that the blessed Ganges likewise streams into these kunds, enthusiasts have a shower in these water bodies to cure different types of illnesses and disasters.

Most famous fascination of the caves is a temple of 'Ruler Kartikeya, child of Lord Shiva. Passage of the hole contains a few stone plates with engravings on them. Two conventional pictures of Nandi are spotted before the hollows. 

Wai is well known for its seven Ghats. At the Ghats, numerous temples committed to different Hindu divinities are placed. Numerous water lakes, waterfalls and hillocks are additionally encased by these Ghats. 

SydneyPoint is eminent for offering lovely view. This little hillock ignoring the rich green KrishnaValley was named after Sir Sidney Beckwarth, who was Commander in Chief and senior member of the chamber.

Sir Sidney Beckwarth incidentally succeeded Sir John Malcolm as the Governor of Bombay in 1830. The hillock additionally offers wonderful landscape of the hill slopes of Pandavgad and Mandhardeo.

HunterPoint, spotted a kilometre west of ConnaughtPeak, is at an estimate of about 1,290 m above ocean level. From the perspective, tourists can delight in beautiful views of the KoynaValley and the encompassing Sahyadri mountain ranges.

TableLand, with a height of 4,550 ft. above ocean level, is the most elevated point in Panchgani. It is an endless scope of level laterite rock encompassed by hills.

Known for its strawberry, it is host to the yearly Strawberry Festival. Mahabaleshwar helps 85% of the aggregate Strawberry supply in India. The Strawberry Festival energizes the strawberry development in the sash. The highlights of this celebration are crisp ranch lifted strawberry lined up on tables for guests to consume to their fullest and customary society exhibitions, for example, ShivkalinDhol and Lezim, a high vitality move for which dance lovers are welcomed from Pratapgarh.

Mahabaleshwar Temple in Panchgani is one of the most popular Shiva temples in India, with people from all around the world visiting the temple to seek blessings. The temple is considered sacred because of its location, which is right at the confluence of five rivers near the old village of  Mahabaleshwar. As a result, it is more than just a place of worship – it is a stunning tourist attraction surrounded by beauty.

Visiting the Mahabaleshwar Temple is one of the top things to do when you visit Panchgani. The sanctorum consists of a five-foot high stone wall behind which  the deity sits, carved out of black stone. Here, the lingam sits in the ‘Garbh’ of the temple. Outside the sanctum, there is a large space in which devotees can sit and pray with ease.

Interesting facts about the Mahabaleshwar temple:

• The inner room is called the God room and the outside area is called the central hall.
• The temple is more than 800 years old. Built in 1215 AD, the temple’s architecture has a Hemadpanti style.
• The temple has Shiva’s bed, trishul and damru inside the inner sanctum. 
• One of the most popular beliefs here is that Lord Shiva visits the temple every night as the bedsheets here look crumpled every morning.

About the Mahabaleshwar Temple:

Located in the popular hill station of Panchgani, the temple has been hailed as one of the best examples of Hemadpanthi style architecture. As a result, it not only attracts devotees, but also historians from all over the world. 

How to get to Mahabaleshwar Temple:

The nearest airport to the temple is the Pune airport with daily connections to all major cities in India. From the airport, you can take a bus or car to reach the hill station of Panchgani. You’ll also find direct buses that take you to the Mahabaleshwar Temple

If you want to travel by bus or car, you must start your journey from a nearby city like Mumbai or Pune to get here. 

There is a railway station at Panchgani, which is well connected to the Pune railway station. 

Best time to visit:

The best time to visit the temple is during the winter season because of its pleasant climate. Due to its location at a high altitude, the weather conditions are almost perfect throughout the year. You can expect intermittent rainfall during all the seasons here. 

Temple timings and entry fees:

The temple opens daily at 8 AM and remains open till 8 PM. It does not close on public holidays or any other day. Entry is free as it is a place of worship, rather than a sightseeing spot. 

Mahabaleshwar temple is one of the most sacred and architecturally supreme temples in the whole country and a place that you should definitely visit when you explore the town of Panchgani. Check out our travel packages to visit this lovely temple!