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Summary

Parsi Point in Panchgani is a popular tourist attraction offering stunning views of Krishna Valley and Dhom Dam, with amenities such as a children's park, local vendors, and a public toilet.

Abstract

Parsi Point, a popular and often crowded tourist spot in Panchgani, overlooks the beautiful Krishna Valley and Dhom Dam. Surrounded by lush green mountains, the point provides spectacular views and is an ideal place to stop, relax, and take photographs. The area features a well-maintained children's park, local vendors selling strawberries and other snacks, and a public toilet. Although the toilet is not spotless, it is acceptable for urgent use. The author recommends spending between 20 to 45 minutes at this local attraction, which is a must-visit spot for those in and around Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar. Despite the crowd at the entry point, there is ample space for parking and enjoying the view.

Opinions

  • The author highly recommends visiting Parsi Point for its beautiful natural views.
  • The children's park is well-maintained and enjoyable for kids.
  • Local vendors sell popular strawberries and other snacks, adding to the overall experience.
  • The public toilet, while not spotless, is acceptable for urgent use.
  • The author suggests spending a minimum of 20 minutes and a maximum of 45 minutes at this local attraction.
  • Despite the crowd at the entry point, there is ample space for parking and enjoying the view.
  • The author visited this place in November 2019 and originally published the post on their blog.

Travel Tales With M~ Parsi Point in Panchgani

Beautiful Landscape & Natural Views Galore at This Popular Point

Photo captured by the author

This popular attraction (which is almost always crowded), is situated on the way to Mahabaleshwar. Named after the Parsi community and its significance to the towns of Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar, the Parsi Point overlooks Krishna Valley and Dhom Dam.

Photo of the author with her husband

It is surrounded by lush and (mostly always) green mountains. Thanks to its location and the natural greenery all around, the point provides some spectacular views.

There is a children’s park which is quite well-maintained and the kids are sure to have a great time. There are several local vendors selling the much popular local strawberries. You can also get various other fruits, miscellaneous snacks/eatables, and ice creams, There is also a public toilet which you can use

Photo of the author’s family captured at Parsi Point by the author

(side note: the toilet is not gleaming clean but is acceptable for urgent use)

So, if you’re looking for a place to stop for a while, just breathe, and also take great photographs, this is your spot. Have strawberries, or any other snacks, and let the kids play around, as you enjoy the beautiful natural view.

Photo of the author at Parsi Point

A highly recommended and a must-visit spot if you’re in and around either Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar.

Spend a minimum of 20 minutes and a maximum of 45 minutes for a pit-stop because there’s nothing more to do at this local attraction.

Photo captured by the author

Pro-tip: There will be a huge crowd at the entry point. However, there is ample space for parking (as well as enjoying the view) so don’t get disheartened. One can also avail of the service of a telescope vendor to enjoy different angled aerial views of the valley below.

Photo of the author’s family (selfie) captured at Parsi Point.

Note: I visited this place in November 2019. The post was originally published on my blog.

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