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The Delighted Feedback of Our Clients is What Keeps us Going!

About Panchgini

Vacations are a sacred part of today’s professional’s life.

Going out with family and having a good time is required to beat the stress of today’s work style and if you have ever had the experience of a vacation ruined due to bad service from hotel staff or smelly rooms say goodbye to such problems.

You will never have such an experience at Panchgani if you Visit Miraya Hotel.

The delighted feedback of our clients is what keeps us going!

Panchgani is a very scenic place with lots of tourist spots but we really enjoyed our hotel window view. Overlooking the Valley, in the hotel room enjoying the early morning breakfast watching the shimmering sunshine was serenity at its best.

The hotel is immaculate and well organised. Miraya is situated at Mahabaleshwar road opposite Bhilar water falls in Panchgani. It is located between beautiful natural surroundings. Despite being close to the city, Miraya is away from the noisy area of the town and few meters off the road.

Miraya is centrally located from the breath-taking scenery spots. It is only 0.8km away from Parsi point, the most beautiful point of Panchgani. Parsi point offers spectacular view of the mountain, Krishna valley and the back water of Dhom Dam and Sydney point (3.5 Km), Mapro Garden (4.5 Km) is adjacent to Miraya.

Hotel rooms are valley facing and we can see the grand mountains and river Krishna at the foot hill. With an excellent view from the room and being well decorated and maintained, each Room includes a flat screen TV with cable channels. Free WiFi service is also available. All rooms come with a private bathroom with shower, fridge, kettle, wardrobe, etc. And that is why the rooms look clean and comfortable. Room service and food is also good. Needless to say, the staff is also very polite and helpful.

Miraya offers on site restaurant and free parking for guests. Breakfast and dinner is delicious, nice and economical.

They also have a small play room which has table tennis, carom, cards, and chess. Etc. Miraya hotel also offers a children’s playground.

The nearest airport is Pune international airport just 75km away from property.

Over all Miraya Hotel is an awesome vacation spot. Totally recommended for everyone!

~ Businessmen from Pune

Panchgani – Naturally Healing Hill Station

About Panchgini

Panchgani or five mountains, a beautiful hill station located not very far from Pune.
It was pre independence era, a plague had erupted in Bombay present day Mumbai. People were dying and children were getting affected by plague. It was during this time that John Chesson a British bureaucrat was entrusted with responsibility to find a safe and disease free environment for students to study. There was also another task to find a place which had climate similar to Europe so that the British can feel at home. thus began a journey to find a spot which could provide with a clean, disease free cold and pleasant environment. a Journey which ended when John Chesson reached Panchgani, Giving us a wonderful natural retreat.
One more interesting fact about Panchgani is that it is close to the world’s second largest Tableland which was formed by volcanic action. This is a unique geographical phenomenon which is found no where else in India but here. The first school was founded after the discovery of Panchgani and today there are over 22 residential schools in Panchgani.
During the initial time, the fresh air and environment of Panchgani was thought to be so therapeutic especially for TB patients that uptill the discovery of antibiotics, TB patients were sent to Panchgani for natural recovery.
With so many benefits for health and clean natural environment , Panchgani definitely became a vacation place to be for those looking to be in a clean and natural environment.
Of all the famous people who had studied at Panchgani Schools Farrokh Balsara or Freddy Mercury form “The Queen” was the most famous. He had studied at Saint Peters boarding School At Panchgani.
So to visit a naturally healing place famous for its healing history, Panchgani is a must visit for those looking for a pleasant , calm and relaxing outing.
To visit Panchgani and ensure a relaxing stay , do Visit MIRAYA Hotels
For booking contact +91 8554999947/ 8/ 6 or Email – info@mirayahotel.com

Places to Visit at Panchgani

About Panchgini

Beauty of places like Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar are the various geographical features these places are blessed with. They offer not just peace of mind and serenity but also a pollution free environment to refresh the mind. But off course these places are not so easy to reach. had they been they would have been polluted by now. So nature has its own way of protecting the precious gem like places.
Miraya Offers you a Glimpse into different places you can visit in and around Panchgani which are absolutely priceless.

Table Land:
This is one of the most attractive places in Panchgani .It is 2km away from Panchgani bus stand. It is also highest point in Panchgani .It is situated at an elevation of 4550feet above sea level Table land is vast expanse of flat rock surrounded by hill hence the name Table land . This volcanic plateau is Asia’s second longest mountain plateau after Tibetan plateau . Table land is a popular Hindi Movies shooting spot.
Distance From Miraya Hotel To Table Land – 2.9 Km (7 Mins)

Dhom Dam:
Dhom Dam is 21km away from Panchgani . This is first dam built on Krishna river in Maharashtra.The construction of dam is started in 1976 and completed in 1982.Dhom dam attracts tourists in large numbers because of beautiful natural surroundings and boating activities.
Distance From Miraya Hotel To Dhom Dam – 22 Km (44 mins)

Sidney point:
Sidney point is 2km away from Panchgani bus stand . Sidney point is situated on a hill that face Krishna valley .It was named after Sir Sidney Backwarth commander in 1830.It is beautiful natural site.
Distance From Miraya To Sydney Point – 4.7Km (11 mins)

Parsi Point:
At a distance of 2km from Panchgani bus stand.Parsi point offer spectacular view of the mountain Krishna valley and the back water of Dhom Dam. It is full of natural beauty.
Distance From Miraya Hotel To Parsi Point – 850 Mtrs (10 Mins)

Harrisons Folly:
Harrisons Folly provides with a pleasant view of the Table land plateau it also provides a perfect spot for adventure sports like Paragliding .
Distance From Miraya Hotel To Harrisons Folly – 7.5 Km (16 Mins)

Bombay Point AKA Sunset Point :
It gives a perfect place to view the setting sun. Besides watching the setting sun visitors can picnic at this place . Due to its location on Mumbai (Bombay) highway, it is named as Bombay point.
Distance From Miraya Hotel To Bombay AKA Sunset Point – 18.3 Km (34 Mins)

Devils Kitchen:
Closely located to Table Land is the Devils Kitchen. It is said to have mythological links. It is said that during the time of exile, the Pandava used to do their cooking at this place.
Distance From Miraya Hotel To Devils Kitchen- 3.5 Km (10 Mins)

Devrai Art Village:
All those who are connoisseurs of art may find this a place to be. It has been established as a non profit organisation to promote art from different places.
Distance From Miraya Hotel To Devrai Art Village -1.2 Km (3-5 Mins)

Bhillar- Village of Books
For book readers , Panchgani has a treat, You can Visit Bhilar Which is also known now as “Pustakanche Gaav ” or Vilage of books. Here every alternate house has a room dedicated for readers visiting the place. The reading room is equipped with books. Each house is given a theme and books related to that topic is placed in the reading room.
Distance From Miraya Hotel To Bhillar – 4.3 Km (11 Min)

For exploring above places with our relax in style with wide range of deluxe rooms and spacious suites or hire a bicycle to ride down the unexplored tracks. With more surprises, you will have to come see for yourself. At Miraya Hotel,
For booking contact +91 8554999947/ 8/ 6 or Email – info@mirayahotel.com

4 Stress Relieving Places Close to Pune and Mumbai

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Mumbai the Financial capital of India. Here the trains are fast, the work is fast , everyone is in a hurry because there is work to be done. In short the pace of life is fast. Along similar lines Pune. Pace of life may not be as fast as Mumbai but it is equally or even more stressful.
It is not possible to remain sane in such an environment if you don’t take a break. Miraya presents you with few places around Mumbai and Pune which can help you relax and rejuvenate yourself with their Charm and Calm. Plan your trip with Miraya as the Point of reference.

Mahabaleshwar: An evergreen forest town situated in the Sahayadri Mountain ranges, this place also happens to be in the highest rainfall areas in India. It is one of the famous hill stations near Mumbai. A Lot of budget hotels and Luxury resorts are available for stay at Mahabaleshwar. One of the very few evergreen forests left, Mahabaleshwar showcases a wonderful range of Flora and fauna and geographical diversity.
Extending from valleys to mountains to Lingmala waterfall to Venna lake to plateaus Mahabaleshwar has it all. Around 78%area of Mahabaleshwar is covered with trees, which leads to really good rainfall during the rainy season. Good time to visit Mahabaleshwar is during March to June
Closest Airport : Pune Airport 120 Kms
Distance from Pune: 120 Kms
Distance from Mumbai: 243 Km
Mahabaleshwar to Miraya: 16.5 Kms

Panchgani: Surrounded by 5 villages and 5 mountains is the hamlet of Panchgani. One of the best known hill stations in Maharashtra. The best thing about this place is the breath taking views of valleys. Miraya in Panchgani has one of the most amazing views a hotel could provide. The calmness of the valleys and the cloud kissing mountains are a sight which would relax even the most perplexed mind.
Besides sight seeing and tourist destination, Panchgani is also known for number of residential schools. Good time to visit Panchgani is during March to June
Closest Airport : Pune Airport 120 Kms
Distance from Pune: 123 Kms
Distance from Mumbai: 254 Km
Panchgani to Miraya: 1 Kms

Lonavla-Khandala
Lonavala and Khandala are hill stations just 3 kms apart form each other.
Lonavala and Khandala are best places to visit during the monsoon. Located in the Sahyadri, the hill stations offer a welcome destination and is the most sought after place during the monsoons.
The climate during the rains is wonderful, it seems as though the rains are showering the place with pleasantries. The pleasant environment is best enjoyed with a hot cup of tea and some Pakoras(Indian Fritters). The origin of the name Lonavala comes from number of caves which are found in the surrounding . “Lonavali” is a Sanskrit word which means caves. Few locations worth visiting near Lonavala are Bhaja Caves, Karla Caves, Tikona Fort, Tiger Point .
Bhushi Dam a masonry dam at Lonavala is one of the most crowded location during monsoons. Closely located from Mumbai and Pune it becomes a buzzing spot during all holidays even on regular weekends. If you wish to enjoy water sports, Pawana lake is the place to go at Lonavala.
Good time to visit Lonavala – Khandala is during June-September
Distance from Pune: 67 Kms
Distance from Mumbai: 95 Km
Lonavala to Miraya: 161 Kms (Approx 2 Hours)

Matheran: Matheran is another hill station pecked on the Western Ghats. The break up of the word Matheran could be as “Mathe”=Forehead; “raan”=Forest or the forehead of forest. One of the prominent attractions of this place is the toy train. The toy train is a a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge heritage railway. It covers a distance of 21 km covering forest territory connecting Neral to Matheran. It is a 2 hour journey through the exciting turns of the ghats.
Matheran happens to be one of the few hill station worldwide where private vehicles are not allowed. The only way to reach Matheran besides toy train is to drive till Dasturi point 2.5 kms away from Matheran and from there on pony back or foot.
Good time to visit Matheran is during March-May
Distance from Pune: 122 Kms
Distance from Mumbai: 94 Km
Matheran to Miraya:213 Kms (Approx 4hrs)

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Strawberries Adventure Serenity and Miraya!!

About Panchgini

Do you know that almost 85% of India’s Strawberry produce comes from Panchgani Mahabaleshwar. Do you know that Panchgani is also a paragliding hub? Do you know that since the British Raj Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar were known as serene spots? And Finally Do You know that one of the best Places to enjoy your vacation. Miraya is also at Panchgani.

The above things do make an interesting reason to visit Panchgani.
Surrounded with beautiful valleys and blessed with serenity of heaven very close from Cities like Pune and Mumbai lies a gem in the Sahyadri Mountains; Panchgani. Overseeing the river Krishna and providing an unhindered valley view of Panchgani is MIRAYA, ‘Miraya’ draws its inspiration from the mystic poet and devotee of Lord Krishna, Mira.

Panchgani is surrounded by five mountains and also it has five villages surrounding it. So once you are at Panchgani, you are amidst the beauty of Mountains and valleys and vastness of gods bounty.

It takes a two hours to reach Panchgani from Pune and while coming from Mumbai you have to come till Pune . The journey to Panchgani is equally enthralling with winding roads leading upto the mountains. During rainy season it looks as though the Ghats are draped with greenery and mist.
An ideal setup for a romantic getaway. But with its amusement parks ,boating clubs and paragliding spots, it is also a destination for families and thrill seekers. So if you wish to visit do not hunt online for cheap rooms in Panchgani. You can get the best hotels in Panchgani at an affordable cost. All you need to do is Visit Miraya. We would love to host you at Miraya with one of the best views at Panchgani.

Things You can Do at Panchgani

If you are an adventure Junkey: Panchgani offers you the best places to paraglide. One of the best jump sites , you can go for Tandem or solo jumps (provided you know paragliding).November to February is the best time for paragliding in Panchgani. The most popular spots for paraglding are Bhilar, Khinger and Tapola. The flights usually lasts for around 30 minutes.
For Site Seeing
Panchgani has a lot of locales for visitors.
Sydney Point
Sydney point is located close to 3kms from Panchgani. This place gives you amazing view of the Krishna valley, Dhom dam and Wai. This place was anointed as Sidney point by Sir Sidney Beckwarth, Governor of Bombay in 1830 .

Kates Point
The famous Kate’s point is given this name after Sir John Malcolm’s daughter who was then the Governor . This point is close to 6.8 kilometres from the main market. One can get a stunning view of Dhom Dam, Kamalgarh & Pandavgadh .
There are three places to visit here Kates point ,Echo Point and Needle Hole Point. As the name Suggests Echo point is the place to shout your lungs out and nature will shout back at you. The best time to visit this place is during December to May.

Dhom Dam
Dhom Dam is an exciting boating place which is 21 kilometres from Panchgani. You can partake in some fun activities like scooter boats and speed boats while enjoying the scenery. The dam is built on the Krishna River near Wai .
Lingmala Falls
Ligmala Falls is another good place to visit in Panchgani There are two waterfalls at Lingmala, One is a small one, the water is cold and you can actually enter and play in water. (Tip : Do carry an extra pair of clothes and Towel) The other one which is the more Picturesque is the one higher It is almost 500 mtrs walk from the ticket point but the view is worth the walk.Needless to say , rainy season is the best time to visit this place. It is almost 20 minutes drive from Panchgani
Besides the above points generally walking through the market and through the scenic roads is also a fun experience. Miraya offers you bicycles if you want to take a stroll down the winding lanes of Panchgani.
Despite all these natural bounties, if you feel like lazing in your hotel room and still enjoy the beautiful scenery, Miraya offers you rooms with the best view in Panchgani.
With so many reasons to come to Panchgani can you afford to give this one a miss.
See you at Panchgani.
Miraya Hotel