Weekend Getaways to Mahabaleshwar Panchgani Grab the offers at Hotel and Resorts in Mahabaleshwar Stayingat luxury hotel chains of Five Star Hotels are designed with best facilities, expectations of class service and lavish amenities. Stay at these hotels and enjoy the luxury of deluxe rooms and suits filled with sophisticated amusements,round the clock room services with full time security vigilance. If you prefer less crowds but nothing much to do ( not many tourist spots, not much of shopping etc.) then Panchgani is better place than Mahabaleshwar. Decision basically depends on your budget, there are several places in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani which are decent and good to live in. There are bunglows on rent for private stays in both Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani.They have standard and deluxe rooms so budget should not be a problem. Food is very good, Maharashtrian but only veg. Mahabaleshwar is a bit away from Mumbai is a splendid hill station about 6 to 7 hours drive on Konkan highway will take you there. Nice and green environment, several accomodation and food options, breathtaking sights around the hill station provides a nice outing even during rains. Panchgani is nearby Mahabaleshwar. Old Mahabaleshwar has got ancient temples. Pratapgad - a splendid fort from King Shivaji's time is worth a visit. If you can travel on other side ( Pune side ) Wai is a great old place- visit a old Ganesha temple - hugh stone idol of Lord Ganesh on the banks of river Krishna. If you wish to enjoy a bit long weekend - 3 days - this is the place. You can drive by your own vehicle or board a Luxury buses a hire a private car. Travel directions to Mahabaleshwar : From Mumbai travel till Panvel ( through Chembur - Vashi - Belapur et al ). From Panvel get on Mumbai to Goa highway. Pen and Wadkhal are important towns. At Wadkhal take a left turn and keep on the highway ( going strainght will take you to Alibaug ). Nagothane, Kolad, Indapur, Mangaon and Mahad are towns to cross. After Mahad, Poladpur will come ( about 10 kms.). From Poladpur leave the Goa highway and take a left turn. It passes through the ghat sections for about 45 kms or so and you will be in Mahabaleshwar. Other way of travel is through Pune side but it takes longer time. Kokan highway is lush green and less crowded. If you are on your way from Mumbai to Goa via Pune. You can Check 5 star hotel in Pune Orchid Vits and Fort Jadhav Gadh the Heritage Hotel. CHECK AVAILABILITY OF HOTEL ROOMS IN INDIA Hotels in Mumbai | Hotels in Pune | Hotels in Aurangabad | Hotels in Lonavala | Hotel in Nagpur | Hotel Resort in Goa | Hotel in Kolkata | Hotel in Rajasthan | Hotels in Punjab | Hotel in Delhi | Hotel in Orissa | Resort near and around Mumbai | Hotels in India |
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