Panchgani Resorts
Posted in Panchgani Hotels & Resorts on 05/10/2011 08:22 am by SushantPanchgani, meaning the confluence of five, represents a wide plateau land surrounded by five villages, Dhandeghar, Godavli, Amral, Khingar and Taighat. Watered by the Krishna river valley and located at a height of 1293 metres above sea level, this quaint little town was identified as a health resort during the British Raj.
Next to Mahabaleshwar, which was chosen as the summer capital of the Bombay Province by the British, Panchgani was to serve as an alternative when Mahabaleshwar became uninhabitable due to heavy rains during the monsoon season. Founded and developed by British Superintendent Johnn Chesson, this place was developed into a health resort for retired and convalescing patients as well as an excellent location for barding schools.
In recent times, Panchgani, along with Mahabaleshwar, has gained prominence as hill station getaways closer to cities like Mumbai and Pine. With these growing metropolises nearby, the demand for weekend or holiday getaway places has arisen and Panchgani, along with Mahabaleshwar seem the perfect choice, especially from September to May.
There are various Panchgani resorts which offer world class amenities as well as a healthy dose of nature and natural activities. Known for its healthy environment, there are also a number of Panchgani health resorts to which people come to for rejuvenation. Amongst the Panchgani resorts, Panchgani health resort, Cliff Inn Resort, Wonder Woods Panchgani, Blue Country Resort are more notable amongst several others.
Panchgani health resort, as per its name, is a health conscious facility where one can spend a few days having the right diet along with yoga, meditation and other exercises. With well trained personnel at your disposal, this resort is a must for those who want a healthy weekend and leave feeling detoxed and energized.
Wonder Woods Panchgani offers heritage like comfort and healthy environment to spend your holiday at. With cycling, paragliding, recreational facilities available, one can experience simple and aesthetic living amidst green surroundings at this resort.
Blue Country Resort, part of the Club Mahindra chain of resorts, is a luxury resort complex with all modern amenities. From swimming pool to sports and gymnasium facilities as well as conference centers, this resort is perfect for families as well as corporate groups.
Cliff Inn Resort is a more affordable facility located near the scenic Sydney Point. This resort offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to its guests.
There are various other resorts and health resorts ranging from adventure camps to heritage resorts. Panchgani resorts are in heavy demand, especially from September to May and hence need to be booked in advance to enjoy good facilities at this place.
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