Avoid
Panchgani in June
Maharashtra, India
Heavy monsoon โ viewpoints obscured, road landslides
Why June scores 1/5
Weather
Heavy monsoon โ viewpoints obscured, road landslides
Roads & Access
self drive: Standard car fine. Careful on ghat sections.. road condition: Same ghat road as Mahabaleshwar. Narrow and winding but well-maintained.. public transport: State buses from Pune. Shared autos from Mahabaleshwar.. from nearest city: Pune โ 100km (2.5hrs via Wai). Mumbai โ 250km (5hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Panchgani Police Station. nearest hospital: Panchgani Rural Hospital. Satara (50km) for district hospital
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G in town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) โ Table Land is flat and safe for kids, Strawberry farms fun for families, Horse riding available, Cool climate
Elevation
1,334m โ Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- โFirst-time travelers
- โSenior citizens
- โFamilies with children
- โRemote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- โThose with flexible dates โ better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool and clear. Great for Table Land walks and paragliding |
| February | 4/5 | Pleasant weather. Strawberry farms active |
| March | 3/5 | Warming up. Still comfortable |
| April | 2/5 | Getting hot. Less pleasant |
| May | 2/5 | Hot and humid. Pre-monsoon |
| Juneviewing | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon โ viewpoints obscured, road landslides |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon โ Table Land slippery, paragliding suspended |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues. Limited activities |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon receding. Green landscape emerging |
| October | 5/5 | Post-monsoon โ clear skies, lush green Table Land, perfect for paragliding |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Peak season begins |
| December | 5/5 | Cool 8-24ยฐC. Holiday season. Clear valley views |
Practical Details
How to reach
Pune โ 100km (2.5hrs via Wai). Mumbai โ 250km (5hrs). Roads: Same ghat road as Mahabaleshwar. Narrow and winding but well-maintained.. Self-drive: Standard car fine. Careful on ghat sections.. Public transport: State buses from Pune. Shared autos from Mahabaleshwar.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
1,334m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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