Mahabaleshwar to Panchgani

This mode of transport is the quickest between the two cities and is also extremely picturesque and comfortable. 

Approximate Travel Time: 40 Minutes
Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 200
Car Rentals In Mahabaleshwar : United  Bus and Car Rental Agency, Maitri Tours and Travel, Gagangiri Rent a Car.

Route 1: via Panchgani - Mahabaleshwar Rd

Distance: 19 Kms
Time: 35 Minutes

Sights on the way: Pratap Singh Park, Venna Lake Boating, Lingmala Waterfall, Shri Ganesh Mandir, Hollywood Wax Museum, Mapro Garden, Parsi Point. 

Eating options: Little Italy Restaurants, Mahabaleshwar, Bagicha Corner, Gokuls Food Planet, Jaffer Bhai’s Restaurant. 

Route 2: via Old Mahabaleshwar

Distance: 25 Kms
Time: 1 Hour

Sights on the way: Dhobi Waterfall, Connaught Peak, KAtes Point, Elephants Head Point, Pratap Singh Park, Venna Lake Boating, Lingmala Waterfall, Shri Ganesh Mandir, Hollywood Wax Museum, Mapro Garden, Parsi Point. 

Eating options: Little Italy Restaurants, Mahabaleshwar, Bagicha Corner, Gokuls Food Planet, Jaffer Bhai’s Restaurant.

Multiple buses operate to Panchgani from Mahabaleshwar and back on a daily basis at minimal cost. This is the cheapest option to travel between the two cities and since the trip is not very long , the bus ride is quite convenient. 

Route Operator: Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation

Starting Point: Mahabaleshwar Bus Stand
Terminating Point: Panchgani
Travel time: 1 Hour
Distance : 20 Kms
Frequency: Every 1 hour
Ticket cost: INR 40