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  Panchgani - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Panchgani is a small hill-station in the state of Maharashtra, India.
The British set up numerous tuberculosis sanatoriums in Panchgani due to the presence of silver oak trees, which were considered therapeutic.
Panchgani now faces immense enviornmental pressures due to commercial activities, opening of illegal hotels, vehicles and temperature inversion (due to humidity) from various new dams built to store water in the vicinity.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Panchgani   (295 words)

  
 India >Maharastra > Panchgani > introduction.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Panchgani is named after the five hills that surround it and the drive up to its sylvan splendours winds, swoops and circles its way past red roofed hamlets and villages and a patchwork quilt of neatly laid out fields and orchards.
Panchgani is 266km from Mumbai, 98 from Pune and a mere 20km from Mahabaleshwar.
The climate of Panchgani is salubrious, cool and comparatively dry, annual rain fall hardly exceeds 70 inches; average winter temperature hover at 16°C with mean temperatures of 30°C in summer.
www.journeymart.com /DExplorer/AsiaIS/India/Maharashtra/Panchgani/introduction.htm   (480 words)

  
 PANCHGANI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Panchgani is inviting at any time of the year, particularly between September and May. The town is at a height of 1334 ft. Average summer temperatures are 35° C and winter is 16° C. Room with a view
Panchgani, the town in the midst of five hills, is an eternally beautiful hill station, a favourite escape clause for the Mumbai-weary.
Panchgani is perennially fresh and inviting; its bracing climate complements the verdant surroundings.
www.journeymart.com /getaways/india/panchgani   (436 words)

  
 India tourism | Mahabaleshwar | Panchgani | Pratapgad Fort | Venna Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Panchgani, 20 Kms away from Mahabaleshwar, is named after the five hills that surround it and is characterized by its strawberry fields, fruit orchards and vegetation that becomes greener and denser as one moves inwards, the canopies of trees fan out and the sounds of the twittering birds in the jungle are magnified.
Panchgani affords stunning views of the green coastal plains on one side and the River Krishna on the other.
Panchgani is a contrast to Mahabaleshwar — a smaller and quieter resort, it does not pander to commercial tastes.
www.bharatmatrimony.com /matrimonyxpress/travel/india-tourism/mahabaleshwar-02.shtml   (574 words)

  
 Weekend Gateawey -  Panchgani
A close neighbour of Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani is a picturesque and frequented hill resort.
The way to Panchgani from Mahabaleshwar, which is 18 kms, is absolutely spectacular.
Panchgani derives its name from the five hills around it.
www.indiatravelite.com /weekendgateway/panchgani.htm   (334 words)

  
 Travel India through NDTV | Airfares | Hotels | Packages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Just 18 kilometres from the larger hill station of Mahabaleshwar, picturesque Panchgani enjoys fabulous weather throughout the year, and is known as the health resort of Maharashtra.
Panchgani is also famous for its prestigious boarding schools.
There are several excursions around Panchgani, and for those who love history there is no limit to what one can see.
www.ndtvtravels.com /xtopspot.asp?topspot=Panchgani   (553 words)

  
 Upper Crust ::: India's food, wine and style magazine
Panchgani is a quiet, village-like town atop a hill range on the western ghats of Maharashtra.
Panchgani is like second home to me. I have seen it in all seasons, lived there for long durations, in numerous locations over 35 years.
The hub of Panchgani is the bazaar, a 200-metre stretch in the center of town where there are shops you idly amble by.
www.uppercrustindia.com /10crust/ten/feature7.htm   (632 words)

  
 Mahableshwar India, Mahableshwar Tours, Travel to Mahableshwar, Holidays in Mahableshwar, Tour Packages Mahableshwar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Panchgani is also an ideal base for some good trekking from where one can explore several mule tracks that lead through the now thinning forests.
Flocked by viewpoints, Panchgani is full of wonders, as it overlooks the scenic magnificence of the Krishna Valley, which extends many kilometers from east to west its numerous hamlets, cultivated fields and sparkling rivers.
For Panchgani, the nearest railhead is Wathar (45 km).
www.eholidaysindia.com /cities/mahableshwar.htm   (1275 words)

  
 BrainVista - View Answers given by Other   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The mountain which is 2500 meters tall is not Tikona or Panchgani.
Visapur is taller than Panchgani, which is taller than the mountains climbed by Sanjiv and Sujay.
Panchgani with #2 or #3 and Tikona with #2,#3,#4 or #5.
www.brainvista.com /bv/viewans.php?qcode=00503&page=1&pno=3&max=23   (432 words)

  
 Panchgani Hill Station, Panchgani Travel, Panchgani Tourism, Panchgani Tours, Travel guide to Panchgani, Hill resort ...
The beautiful hill station of Panchgani is at an altitude of 1334 meter and is the perfect getaway for a quiet and relaxing holiday.
Panchgani has many old buildings of the colonial era and Parsi houses that are worth a look.
The airport closest to Panchgani is in Pune, and is at a distance of 98kms form the hill station.
www.hillresortsinindia.com /panchgani.html   (425 words)

  
 Pune Tourism - India's dreamy, quiet hill stations - Panchagani   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Around 100 km from Pune, Panchgani at a height of 1000 m, gets its name from the five hills on which it is built.
Panchgani is another one of India's dreamy, quiet hill stations.
During the monsoon Panchgani is deluged with some six meters of rain.
www.virtualpune.com /html/localguide/tourist_attractions/html/panchagani.shtml   (307 words)

  
 L11
The hill resort of Panchgani is located in the Western Ghats, Inland from the city of Poona where a large British army garrison was stationed In 1945-1947, the period of our residence in Panchgani.
Panchgani township had a large grocer's shop, the Panchgani Store, which supplied tinned fruit, meat, sardines, herrings in tomato sauce, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, confectionery, milk, bread and other necessary items.
Because of the lack of a school at the sanatorium, many of the convalescent children were unable to cope with the lessons of the others of their chronological age at the Polish Camp in Valivade-Kolhapur.
www.antoranz.net /BIBLIOTEKA/LINDEN/HTM/L11.HTM   (4644 words)

  
 Panchgani   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Panchgani was quite warm, sunny and the view of the krishna valley extremly beautiful.
Panchgani stands for 5 plateaus which surround it.
I saw a whole school playing football on it and there were still land to spare.
www.craveservices.com /photos/panchgani.htm   (150 words)

  
 Panchgani   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Only sixteen kms from Mahabaleshwar, the hillstation of Panchgani is lesser known to tourists but no less inviting.
Once strongly recommended for consumptive Britishers, the air here is rich in oxygen content and the water is said to contain traces of hemoglobin boosting iron.
In fact Panchgani still has a TB Sanatorium and is often prescribed for convalescing patients.
www.mumbainet.com /travel/panchgani.htm   (120 words)

  
 Dancewithshadows Team Blog: I didn't go paragliding!
Panchgani, a four-hour-trip from Mumbai, along the Mumbai Pune Expressway till Pune, and a 100 Km from Pune, is a nice and cool hillstation.
On the way to Mahabaleshwar which is overrun by tourists, Panchgani is a little village with its own sweet charm.
Panchgani seems to be a favourite for paragliders across the country.
www.dancewithshadows.com /blog/2004/11/i-didnt-go-paragliding.htm   (437 words)

  
 MAHABLESHWAR PANCHGANI
The Region shall include the entire area within the boundaries of the Mahableshwar Tehsil and the villages of Bondarwadi, Bhuteghar, Danwali, Taloshi and Umbri of Jaoli Tehsil of the Satara District in the Maharashtra state.
The areas within and outside Mahableshwar and Panchgani municipal areas shall have Sub-Zonal Master Plans which may be prepared by the State Government as a component of the Zonal Master Plan and concurrence of the Ministry of Environment and Forests shall be obtained on this.
Guidelines may be drawn up by the State Government to regulate building and other activities in the Zone, particularly in Mahableshwar and Panchgani municipal limits and in Kshetre Mahableshwar, so that the special character and distinct ambience of the towns and the eco sensitive zone is maintained.
envfor.nic.in /legis/ecozone/panchgani.html   (1536 words)

  
 Panchgani Mahabaleshwar hill station Picnic spot maharashtra pune mumbai Panchagani hill stations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Panchgani a quite place situated at an altitude of approx.
It is situated on five hills from which it derives its name as Panchgani.
Panchgani is the native place for maximum number of schools and boarding.
www.punediary.com /html/panchgani.html   (346 words)

  
 Panchgani Residents Rue Demolition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Eight months after Satara collector Vandana Khullar wielded her hammer on a few unauthorised structures in Panchgani, residents of this town are still on the tenterhooks about some of their properties, constructed by flouting Development Control rules.
Councillor Uma Sawant added that Panchgani's popularity as a tourist destination added to the problem as tourists were always frequenting the town.
Panchgani residents further say that minor irregularities in following construction norms had not affected the environment at all.
www.ecoindia.com /debate1.htm   (1463 words)

  
 Trip to the land of the ‘Famous Five’ - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The first thing that struck us as we drove into the charming hill resort of Panchgani was the sight of chirpy school children, in uniforms and blazers out on an evening stroll.
Panchgani is a quaint hill station and you can find the Raj stamp indelibly all over it.
Panchgani grows one of the finest strawberries in the country.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/may152005/sundayherald1532302005512.asp   (965 words)

  
 Cybernoon.com
PANCHGANI (PTI): Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s wedding celebrations in this small hill station resemble a secret summit with tight security and guests sworn to secrecy, rather than a top Bollywood actor celebrating his marriage.
The star has gone to great lengths to escape the media and public attention, hiring personal security guards, fencing the entire resort where he is staying AT with family and friends, and even issuing passes to guests without which they cannot enter any venue.
More than 200 guests, including Sachin Tendulkar and Rani Mukherjee, joined the bride and groom at Panchgani to celebrate their December 28 wedding and usher in the New Year and three hotels have been booked entirely for the purpose.
www.cybernoon.com /DisplayArticle.asp?section=fromthepress&subsection=news&xfile=December2005_news_standard2574   (378 words)

  
 Panchgani
Or may be even a falling of emotion that you associate with the hills when you go there for the first time.
One of the first things you notice as you drive into Panchgani are the number of schools that are tucked away inside the curves and turns of the hill station.
Table land, the Panchgani Pleasure is a hotspot which is unmissable.
www.aroundpune.com /panchgani.htm   (199 words)

  
 Bel-Air Hospital Community Care Center - Power of Love   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Belair Hospital in Panchgani, is surrounded by cool, beautiful hills.
At the same time, Father Tomy is a fiery and passionate advocate for the needs of HIV positive people, working continuously to provide effective treatment, including anti-retrovirals whenever financially possible.
It is a 250 bed facility in a 44 acre campus.
www.poweroflove.org /pages/bel-air_hosp.htm   (697 words)

  
 Shemaroo::Movies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Aamir Khan is all set to tie the knot with his girl friend Kiran Rao.
Panchgani is definitely gearing up for the event.
Also, the police in Panchgani are readying itself for providing tight security as a lot of VIPs are expected on the occasion.
shemaroo.com /movies/detailnews.asp?id=1100   (170 words)

  
 RootsWeb: INDIA-L Re: [India-L] PANCHGANI.
The popular season to visit Panchgani is the summer.
In 1863 Panchgani was accorded the status of a Hill Sanatorium and
The way to Panchgani from Mahabaleshwar which is 18 kms is
archiver.rootsweb.com /th/read/INDIA/2002-04/1019821206   (821 words)

  
 Mellinium Park - Panchghani - Sify.com
Panchgani gets its name from the five hills around it.
The Krishna river that meanders through the farms, ravines and hamlets on one side and the coastal plains on the other side has a mesmeric charm.
Panchgani has been a retreat for a long time.
sify.com /cities/mumbai/fullstory.php?id=13493659   (404 words)

  
 Panchgani awaits its date- The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
PANCHGANI: From strawberry sellers to restaurant owners, Aamir Khan's wedding to Kiran Rao is the talk of the town in Panchgani, a picture-postcard hill station that normally yawns at the mention of celebrities.
Home to Asia Plateau — the breathtaking, second largest table-land in Asia — Panchgani, located 20 km from Mahableshwar and 100 km from Pune, has been a popular haunt with Aamir, who is to wed his heartthrob Kiran Rao on New Year's Day.
While their association grew on the sets of Bollywood landmark Lagaan two years ago, love blossomed, they say, at the time when Aamir was shooting for The Rising at Panchgani in the Wai taluka of Satara district.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/1325010.cms   (251 words)

  
 Panchgani Hotels Panchgani Resorts Panchgani Travel Panchgani Tours Panchgani Sightseeing Guide: Mahabaleshwar On Line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Panchgani is the quintessential hill station, with the Raj stamped indelibly all over it.
It can be seen in the old architecture of the old British buildings, the parsi houses, and the boarding schools that have been for a century or more.
Panchgani is one of the rare places that doesn't crowd anyone, yet in its own unhurried way deeply touches every visitor.
members.tripod.com /~ccanvas1/panchgani.htm   (638 words)

  
 Hotel Prospect, Panchgani, Maharashtra
is a heritage Hotel located at Panchgani (Maharashtra, India) at a walking distance from the market area.
It is characterised by thick plantations and green cover all around and is located at one of the highest points in Panchgani just below the famous Table Top.
Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar are hill stations 19 kms apart located on a plateau Four thousand five hundred feet above sea level, enveloped amidst lush green hills, strawberry farms and panoramic valleys.
www.nivalink.com /prospect   (87 words)

  
 eCatalyst   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The journey to Panchgani in the CCS arranged luxury bus created an opportunity for informal interaction.
An astonishing trip, several hundred feet over the hills of Panchgani, was an extraordinary experience for all of us.
The unrestrained flight in the sky symbolized the dream of economic freedom and liberty that CCS stands for.
www.ccsindia.org /ec/ec_feb2005_mak.htm   (544 words)

  
 Panchgani, Pandharpur, Panhala, Panshet in Maharashtra
Known as the 'Mecca of Maharashtra', Panchgani offers you a splendid climate and magnificent scenery.
En route to the Panchgani caves, you can pay homage at the Ganesh temple at Wai.
MTDC also runs a daily bus service to Panchgani from Mumbai.
www.travelmasti.com /domestic/maharashtra/othercities5.htm   (448 words)

  
 indigopress.com
We are very happy to invite you to this Outbreak of Peace and Harmony between our two countries, in Panchgani.
Your hospitality at Panchgani will be taken care of by us.
Panchgani in monsoons can be quite wet and chilly.
www.indigopress.com /ppdpp.html   (853 words)

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