Parsi Point - tourmet

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Sight Address : Parsi point is located at a distance of 1 km from the center of Panchgani. Edit

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Parsi Point is known for offering beautiful views of the Dhom Dam backwaters and the lush green Krishna Valley. This popular picnic spot has derived its name from the fact that in earlier days, it was a favourite spot of the Parsi Community.
This scenic point is situated on the way to Mahabaleshwar, and overlooks the Krishna valley and the blue shiny waters of the Dhom Dam.
This is the most airy place in Mahabaleshwar and is a popular picnic spot. Magnificent view of Dhoom Dam is visible from here. The lush greenery of Krishna valley and view of Wai village are also seen from Parsi Point. A nearby attraction is Sydney point.

Parsi Point

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Best Season to VisitEdit

The Best season to visit Panchgani is the winters and the onset of summers. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May.

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Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Hotel white house – panchgani ; Village Bhose, Panchgani Mahableshwar Road, Maharashtra, India. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – The place serves Indian, North Indian and Mughlai cuisines.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies is also easily available here to reach the sight.

BUS : The state road transport offers bus services from Mumbai, Pune to Panchgani. The bus fare is close to Rs. 300. One can also opt for a private tour operator, charges for which will depend on the kind of bus you are choosing Super fast, Deluxe, Luxury, Sleeper, etc.

Train : Pune Railway station, about 95 km away, is the major railway station near to Panchagani. Pune is well connected to all cities in India by rail. Pre-paid taxi services are available from Pune to Panchagani which costs about Rs 2500. Another railway station near to this hill station called Wathar but it is not well connected .

Air : The closest airport is at Pune, 98 kms from Panchgani. Pune is well connected to Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore through many well known airlines. After getting off at the Pune airport you can hire a taxi to Panchgani which will cost you about Rs 2000. Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport is also closely located to Panchgani.

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Things to CarryEdit

• In the cool weather of the hilly city you have to be really audacious not to carry any warm clothes in your luggage. Even during summers do carry light woolens to be on the safer side.
• Carry camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

Be sure about your driving skills on the steep slopes of Panchgani. You will easily find hired motorbikes but do take care because the roads may actually turn out to be quite steep and it may be difficult for you to ride.