Family-Friendly 3-Day Itinerary for Mahabaleshwar Panchgani

  1. Day 1: Mahabaleshwar
    Estimated time and distance: 20 minutes (10 km) from Panchgani

    Start your day by visiting the Elephant's Head Point, which offers a stunning view of the surrounding hills and valleys. After that, head to the Venna Lake, where you can enjoy boating and various other activities. Next, visit the famous Mapro Garden, which is known for its strawberries and delicious food products. End your day with a visit to the Pratapgad Fort, a historic site that played a key role in the Maratha Empire.

  2. Day 2: Panchgani
    Estimated time and distance: 10 minutes (5 km) from Mahabaleshwar

    Start your day with a visit to the Sydney Point, which offers breathtaking views of the Krishna River and the Dhom Dam. Next, head to the Dhom Dam, where you can enjoy a boat ride and soak in the scenic views. After that, visit the beautiful Parsi Point, which is known for its panoramic views of the tableland and vast valley. End your day with a visit to the Kamalgad Fort, a historic hill fort.

  3. Day 3: More Activities in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani
    Time and distance estimates depend on selected activities

    Start your day with a visit to the Table Land, the second longest mountain plateau in Asia. You can enjoy various activities here including horse riding, paragliding and ATV rides. Next, head to the Bhilar Waterfalls, If it falls on the right season, you can have fun in waterfall and sip hot tea at one of the small food places. After that, visit the On Wheelz amusement park in Panchgani, where you can enjoy various rides and activities. End your day with some shopping at the Town Bazaar, where you can find local handicrafts and souvenirs.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Elephant's Head Point (1-2 hours, free)
  • Venna Lake (2-3 hours, boat ride INR 400 for 2 people)
  • Mapro Garden (1-2 hours, free)
  • Pratapgad Fort (2-3 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Sydney Point (1-2 hours, free)
  • Dhom Dam (1-2 hours, boat ride INR 500 for 4 people)
  • Parsi Point (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kamalgad Fort (2-3 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Table Land (1-2 hours, activities vary in price)
  • Bhilar Waterfalls (1-2 hours, free)
  • On Wheelz amusement park (3-4 hours, entry fee INR 250 per person)
  • Town Bazaar (1-2 hours, products vary in price)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 5000 - 6000 per person

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can consider visiting the Wilson Point, which offers a stunning view of the sunrise and sunset. You can also consider visiting the Pratapgarh Farms, an agro-tourism site, or the Krishna River Camp, a riverside campsite that offers various activities. If you have less time, you can consider skipping some of the sights listed above and focus on the ones that interest you the most.

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