About Panchgani
Rajkot to Panchgani distnce : 935 km
Estimated travel time : 17.5 hours
Rajkot to Panchgani is a popular route for tourism because of its proximity. Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar, a charming twin hill station in the Satara district of Maharashtra is a popular holiday destination for both family vacation and honeymoon trips during the monsoons. It is quite famous for it"s sunrise-sunset points and 360 degree paranomic views of its green valleys.
Panchgani, blooming at 1,334m above the sea level is known for its unpolluted environment, scenic beauty, beautiful colonial period cottages, forests, cool ambience and fresh air. It got its name attributing to the fact that it is surrounded by 5 plateaus. One of the main attractions in Panchgani is the Table land, the second longest mountain plateau in Asia. A well-known Ganesh Temple is located close by in Wai. Panchgani attracts many tourists throughout the year.
Taxi from Rajkot to Panchgani is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Rajkot to Panchgani by car is well connected via via NH48 which is a very convenient and comfortable drive. Rajkot to Panchgani distance is 935 Km and is 17.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are : Sarkhej - Sarkhej Roza or Dargah Hazrat Shaikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Bakhs
Surendranagar - - Dholidhaja Dam, Rotary Garden,
Wadhwan - - Rajmahal palace
Sayla - - Heritage, Experiential
Chotila - - Chamunda Mataji Temple, Jalaram Temple
Taranetar - - Trinetreshwar Mahadev Temple
Viramgam - - Harihar Mahadev temple, Munsar lake, Gangasar lake, Ambaji mandir
Nalsarovar - - Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, river
Wankaner - - Ranjit Vilas Palace, Shah Bava Dargah Sharif, Royal Oasis Hotel & Palace, Swaminarayan Temple, Macchu Dam
Ahmedabad - - India"s first World Heritage City by UNESCO
Nadiad - - Beautiful temples and churches
Anand - - Dakor temple, Navratri, Garba, Dandia
Vadodara - - Third largest city of Gujarat. Famous for Navratri festival.
Bharuch or Broach - - historical heritage at the mouth of river Narmada
Surat - - Diamond city of India
Bilimora - - a minor port and offers lovely sights by the river Ambika
Vapi - - second largest city of Gujarat and is important Industrial city
Silvassa - - Hills, lush greenery, Wildlife, Portuguese heritage
Manor - - Khoj Fort, Manor Dam
Thane - - City of Lakes
Mumbai - - Financial capital of India known as "Mini India"
Navi Mumbai - - Elephanta Caves, Gateway of Mumbai, Karnala Fort
Panvel - - Kalavantin Durg, Karnala Fort
Rasayani - - Karnala Bird Sanctuaary, Karnala Fort, Shivganga Waterpark and Resort
Khandala - - a picturesque hill station
Lonavala - - Misty Hill Station
Karla Caves - - oldest Buddhist cave shrines
Tikona Fort - - a dominant hill fortress and very beautiful trek spot
Tung Fort - - a spot for adventure-seekers due to a steep, narrow ascent trek
Aamby Valley - - a beautiful township developed with splendid landscape on hilly terrain
Kamshet - - a picturesque hill station renowned for paragliding and flying schools
Pimpri-Chinchwad - - water parks, a model village
Pune
Manas Lake
Pratapgarh Fort
Mahabaleshwar - - famous Hill Station
Mapro Garden
Venna Lake
Wai - - idea monsoon spot, rivers, temples
Satara
Kedareshwar Temple
Necklace Point - , Bhor
Saswad - - Sangameshwar Temple, Malhargad fort
Dive Ghat