Panchgani, is a small hill-station in the State of Maharashtra – India, about 100kms, South-West of Poona. This mountain resort is (1,259mtrs. above msl.) on one of the ranges of the Sahyadris, and is almost hidden among stands of tall silver-oaks, and is shrouded in mist during the rains. Though Panchgani gets only 200cms of rain it enjoys, as against that of Mahableshwar, its twin hill station, about 20kms from Panchgani, which is a better known place, gets 750cms of rainfall. Panchgani enjoys an equable and invigorating climate
From Mahableshwar; it takes only twenty to twenty-five minutes to reach Panchgani. It can also be easily visited from Pune or Mumbai. Panchgani derives its name from the five hills around it and the smaller ranges of the Sahyadris.

Location and Environment
The campus of the Sanjeewan Vidyalaya is situated on the ridge of Sahyadris mountain, with the Kudal valley to the south, and the back-waters of the Dhom dam on the Krishna river to the north.

Making tracks
Panchgani is 270 km from Mumbai via Pune and 266 km via Mahad. The closest airport is at Pune, 98 km from Panchgani. The nearest railhead is at Wathar, 45 km. It is convenient to come to Panchgani via Pune. There are regular buses, taxi services and car rentals between Mumbai and Panchgani. Within Panchgani, you can move around on horseback, taxis, rickshaws, and cycles or on foot. Panchgani is inviting at any time of the year, particularly between September and May. Average summer temperatures are 35° C and winter is 16° C.