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Panvel is a city that is located in the Raigad District of the state of Maharashtra. Panvel is locally called as the gateway to the Konkani region. Panvel is an old place and the earliest known settlement in the region was around 3000 years ago. There are many old buildings and havellis that are located in the city if Panvel and it was an affluent city during the colonial period and also during the time of the Peshawahis.Recently the city has been modernized and there are many interesting sites that one can visit. The Karnala Fort is situated on the road from Panvel to Pen and this is one of the most important tourist places in the region. There is a bird sanctuary that is located at the bottom of the fort and one can see many different species of migratory birds in the region. There are over 150 species of birds that can be seen in the area.There are two important temples that are located near Panvel and they are known as Varadavinayaka and the Balaeshwar Pali temples. The Elephanta Caves, Haji Malang, Karanala and Karjat are located nearby and these are also important tourist destinations.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 410206

STD Code: 22

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Panvel is the most populated city in Raigad district in Maharashtra, India. Panvel is also known as the gateway of Konkan region. As per the recorded history, the city of Panvel is 300 years old. Initially known as ‘Pavanpalli’, Panvel was a flourishing trade centre, under the Mughal Kingdom. The city had well developed trade routes both on land and sea, and it witnessed huge influx of trade merchants. Panvel later came under the reign of the Marathas and then under the Portuguese and the British.

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By Air : The nearest airport is located at Mumbai at an approximate distance of around 50 km and this is the best option for those who are arriving by air. Taxis are available at the airport and these are the easiest way to reach the city of Panvel. Taxis charge around Rs 500 for the trip.

By Train : Panvel railway station is a large station and it has regular train services. Many trains that do not stop in Mumbai stop at the Panvel station. Around 11 trains pass through the station daily and many other trains stop periodically at the Panvel Railway Station as well. Ticket prices vary according to the place of boarding. Auto Rickshaws are available from the station to the city center and they have fixed prices.

By Bus : State transport buses are available to most of the nearby places and there are two main bus stands that are located in the city of Panvel .Mumbai, Pune and Navi Mumbai have well connected bus services from Panvel.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Garden Hotel ;  National Highway 4, HOC Colony, Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Payal Hotel ; Plot No.143, M.C.C.H Society, Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, VB Phadke Rd, Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206 ; Ph – 022 2745 2622 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Hotel Venkat Presidency ; Kharghar, 29, Sector 6A, Kamothe, Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410209 ; Ph – 022 2742 4848 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Devanshi Inn ; Near Truck Terminal Plot No. L/2, Road No. 5, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra ; Ph – 022 2742 2301 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

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• Hotel Vrindavan – Pure Veg Restaurant ;  140/13,Atawane Colony, Near St Depot, Line Ali, Opp New Mhatre Accident Hospital, Panvel, RG Gadkari Rd, Old Panvel, Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206 ; M –  096 64 214267 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Hotel Panvel Palace ;  126/1-B, Sion – Panvel Express Hwy, Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206 ; M –  022 2745 6141 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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