Panchgani
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/pune·18 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Panchgani is a popular hill-station getaway from Pune that several commenters recommend over or alongside Mahabaleshwar, with one noting that staying here is cheaper than in Mahabaleshwar town. One commenter suggests Rajpuri caves, the Krishnabai temple and the Koyna Valley trek. Mapro Garden nearby is a popular stop: one traveller loved the strawberries with cream, another advises going in the early evening because afternoons get very crowded, and a third didn't rate its food.
Address
Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
At a glance
- Known for
- Mapro Garden, Rajpuri caves, Strawberry with cream
- Distance by road
- 101 km
- Typical drive
- 2 to 4 hours
The evidence
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Recommends visiting Mapro Garden there and having strawberry with cream, which the family loved.
Says the hotel's 'Explore Panchgani' package is okay but the rest of the itinerary items are useless.
Suggests going there instead of Matheran.
Says accommodation in Panchgani costs less than staying in main Mahabaleshwar city.
Often cycles all the way to Panchgani on this route.
Suggests doing Wai and Panchgani instead since Mahabaleshwar is too much for one day.
Recommends Orchid and Zoestel resorts in Panchgani, praising the premium hammock room.
Suggests Panchgani among places to try near Pune.
Suggests Panchgani as a longer ride via the Satara Highway, preferably by bike.
Recommends it.
Warns against visiting Mapro Garden, calling the sandwich and pizza the worst.
Suggests visiting Mapro Garden in early evening, since afternoons are very crowded and time-consuming.
Describes their usual family trip starting with Parsi Point and Table Land in Panchgani before heading on.
Lists Panchgani among good getaway options.
Recently did the trip by rental car, cheaper than taxi; road is good but watch speed cameras and weekend ghat drivers.
Says self drive is best, roads are good and wide, just needs extra care on the last 7 km stretch.
Suggests Panchgani as a weekend trip option.
Recommends visiting Rajpuri caves, Krishnabai temple and doing the Koyna Valley trek.
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Last verified 20/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.