Itinerary -
Day 01: Mumbai – Panchgani (260 Kms)
Meet on arrival at Mumbai Airport/Railway station and drive to Panchgani. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Hotel. Panchgani is located in the Satara District in Maharashtra, Panchgani is a popular hill station and tourist destination. The town got its name, 'Panchgani', as it comprises of five villages situated in the middle of five hills in the Sahyadri mountain ranges. Panchgani is often referred to as the 'Mecca of Maharashtra'.
Day 02: Panchgani
After breakfast go for a sightseeing trip of Panchgani visiting Rajpuri Caves – Rajpuri Caves hold religions significance, owing to the belief that these were used for penance and religious rituals by Lord Kartikeya. Surrounded by many water kunds (ponds), these ancient caves are also believed to have sheltered the Pandavas during their exile. Owing to the belief that the holy Ganges also flows into these kunds, devotees have a bath in these water bodies to cure all kinds of diseases and evils.
Kamalgad Fort – Kamalgad Fort is located at an altitude of 4,522 ft just in front of Kenjalgad. Owing to its elevation, the fort offers an aerial view of the Dhom backwaters, dense woods and the lush green vegetation below.
Hunter Point – Hunter Point, located a kilometre west of Connaught Peak, rises 1,290 m above sea level. From the viewpoint, visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the Koyna Valley and the surrounding Sahyadri mountain ranges. Hunter Point can be reached via Old Mahabaleshwar Road.
Sydney Point – Sydney Point is renowned for offering beautiful views of the Krishna Valley, Kamalgad Fort, Dhoom Dam, and the city of Wai. This tiny hillock overlooking the lush green Krishna Valley was named after Sir Sidney Beckwarth, who was Commander in Chief and senior member of the council. Sir Sidney Beckwarth temporarily succeeded Sir John Malcolm as the Governor of Bombay in 1830. The hillock also offers beautiful views of the hill ranges of Pandavgad and Mandhardeo.
Dhoom Dam is a beautiful boating spot that is located at a distance of 21 km from the town. For enjoying water activities, tourists can hire scooter boats and speed boats from near the dam. This earth fill and gravity dam on Krishna River is located near Wai. For supplying water for agriculture and industries, the dam was constructed in 1982. Construction of the dam commenced in 1976.
Water of the dam also serves the industries and residential quarters located in Wai, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar and the surrounding villages on its bank. Using water of the dam, lands of Wai, Koregaon, Satara and Jawli talukas are irrigated. Approximately 20 km in length, catchments area of the Dhom Lake has been formed by damming the Krishna River.
Evening free for you own activity. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Panchgani - Mumbai
After breakfast drive back to Mumbai. On arrival transfer to Airport/Railway station for your onward destination.
Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!
Inclusions -
Breakfast
Parking and Toll tax
Pick and Drop at time of arrival/departure
Driver's allowance, Road tax and Fuel charges
Sightseeing by private car
Transfer & sightseeing by A/c Vehicle Depending on number of pax.
Accommodation at the mentioned hotels or similar on twin sharing basis
(depending on the availability )
Exclusions -
Camera fee
Alcoholic / Non- Alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance
9% GST (includes 0.15% Swachh Bharat Cess)
Any Airfare / Train fare
Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
Tips, laundry & phone call
Entrance charges anywhere are not included
All personal expenses
Anything not included in the inclusions is excluded.
Seasons :-
Summer - 15 Feb to 15 June
Monsoon - 15 June to 15 Oct
Winter - 15 Oct to 15 Feb
The best time to visit Maharashtra is between September and April, specific to the coastal areas where it rains like the devil from June to September. The period between September and June is perfect for a trip to the hill stations of Mahabaleshwar and Lonavla. The winter months between November and February are pleasant months weather wise, as the humidity levels are the lowest and evenings are cool to cold. Average summer temperatures through the state hover between 22°C-39°C and winter temperatures average 12°C-34°C.
Currency: –
Language: –
Hindi / English / Marathi/Konkani/Other major dialects include Varhadii spoken in the Vidarbha region and Dangii spoken near Maharashtra-Gujarat border.
Payment Policy
Booking Fee
30 or more days before departure: 50%
Between 29 to 20 days before departure: 100%
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation charges per person
30 or more days before departure: 50%
Between 29 to 1 days before departure: 100%
Terms & Conditions
Per person rates (in Rs) - applicable on two persons staying together sharing the same room
Entrance charges anywhere are not included
Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
Meal plan: EP - Accommodation only, CP - Accommodation with breakfast, MAP - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch or dinner, AP -Accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner
The above package is not valid during national holidays, festivals & long weekends (Independece Day and Janmashtami)
Namoh Retails (Pvt) Ltd reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its discretion and without any prior notice
In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel
Things to carry -
For Adults - Photo identification in the form of Pan Card /Passport / Voter ID / Driving License
For students - Carry original as well as 2 photocopies of school or college Photo Identity card
For Infants - Carry 2 passport sized photographs
Things to carry along -
Mobile phone with appropriate sim card
Along with your necessary clothing and toiletries carry sun screen lotion, hand sanitizer, sun glasses, cap, sports shoes, umbrella / windcheater, camera etc. and woollens if needed
If you are on any medication, carry sufficient stock of the medicines with prescription
For Departure Dates just call 7350530009 / 7350540009 / 7350550009
Standard Package
Mumbai
| Hotel Aircraft International or Similar
|
Panchagani |
|
Deluxe Package
Mumbai
| Hotel Airport International
|
Panchgani
| Hotel Malas or Similar
|
Premium Package
Mumbai
| Hotel Goldfinch or Similar
|
Panchgani
| Hotel Rainforest Villa or Similar
|
About The Place-
Destinations : Mumbai - Panchgani - Mumbai
Distance : 260 Kms
Attraction : Hill Station
Highlight of The Trip :
• Visit Vantage Points
• Visit Rajpuri Caves
• Visit Kamalgad Fort
• Visit Hunter Point
• Visit Sydney Point
• Visit Dhoom Dam
Located
in the Satara district of Maharashtra, Panchgani is a famous hill
station of Maharashtra on the highway to Mahabaleshwar from Pune. It
offers a perfect mountain retreat to all those who are looking for a
place with soothing ambience and abundant natural beauty. This hill
station got its named derived from the five hills that surround it. With
breathtaking views of the coastal plains on one side and Krishna River
on another side, Panchgani has all what tourists expects during their
vacation in this natural paradise.
At Namoh, we offer an
unforgettable Panchgani Weekend Tour that will take you far away from
hustle and bustle of Mumbai city. Our weekend tour to Panchgani hill
station will take you to some popular tourist spots of Panchgani such as
Rajpuri Caves, Kamalgad Fort, Hunter Point, Sydney Point and Dhoom Dam.
So, pack your pack for your another weekend outing with your loved
ones.
