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Sight Address : Table Land is located the area of Panchgani city. Edit

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Table Land, with an elevation of 4,550 ft above sea level, is the highest point in Panchgani. Credited as Asia’s second longest mountain plateau, it is a vast expanse of flat laterite rock surrounded by hills. The 95 acres area of the attraction is beautifully carpeted with the tiny blue bonnet and star, along with other grasses that grow in the month of August and September.
The place also offers an aerial view of the entire town and the valleys located nearby. The place also contains several avenues of entertainment like horse riding, merry go rounds, mini trains, food stalls and a couple of games counters. Owing to is elevation, the place also offers an aerial view of the Rajpuri Caves and Devil’s Kitchen. Panchgani’s famous ‘table land’ has been the location for many Indian Movies, recently the location for the acclaimed movie “Taare Zameen Par” and “Agent Vinod”.

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HistoryEdit

Tableland is a mountain plateau that provides a natural protection for the Panchgani from strong winds, heavy rains and it helps Panchgani to keep its ambience enjoyable for tourists. It is believed that the Pandavas halted here and this place was used as a cooking place.

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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

1-2 hour

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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.