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Devils Kitchen

Devils Kitchen
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  • Timings : Open 24 Hours
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 1.3 KMs From Panchgani
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation Options21 Seater Coach, Sedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

Devil's Kitchen is a place formed by nature and is in Panchgani in Maharashtra. It is a unique place to visit near Panchgani. The place gets many tourists here because it has mythological importance and is beautiful as well. The local people call it Devil's Kitchen because it has many dark cracks. It is at a high elevation between the Table Land and Rajpuri Caves.

Panchgani has seen a change in the types of tourists coming there in recent years, with more eco-tourism and healthy travel. Being more aware of how their actions affect the earth is making people who visit Devil's Kitchen and other places in Panchgani more careful. 

A lot of people now take care of these places by not leaving trash behind and being kind to the animals and plants that live there. Some steps are being taken to keep these natural wonders safe. The local people have also joined the program. They offer eco-friendly places to stay and promote activities that do not harm nature.

History of Devil's Kitchen

Devil's Kitchen is a strange and interesting place. It is one of the main reasons people like to see its natural beauty and mystery charm. This rock formation is full of stories and is close to the famous Table Land. People call it Devil's Kitchen because a story claims the Pandavas stayed here during their exile. They reportedly cooked their meals at this spot. The name makes it sound like the place is bad or dark. People from the area and visitors have been interested in it for a long time, even though its name sounds scary. 

The British developed Panchgani as a summer retreat. It became popular during the Raj era. Many officials and prominent people visited to escape the intense Indian summer heat. Explorers and officials discovered many viewpoints and natural attractions like Devil's Kitchen during this time. They marked these spots on maps to help tourists find and enjoy them.

Architecture of Devil's Kitchen

Travelers admire Devil's Kitchen in Panchgani for its unusual shape and mythological importance. Visitors often include it in Panchgani tour packages.

It is just south of Table Land and has a network of rough rock formations and deep, narrow caves. Rock climbers and geologists are both interested in the unique cracks and gaps in these caves. The rocks are thought to have been formed by volcanoes in the past. 

Best Time to Visit

During the winter, from October to February, the best time to plan a trip is Panchgani, Maharashtra. The weather is pleasant during this time, with temperatures running from a cool 15°C to a comfortable 25°C. It is the perfect time to explore the naturally formed caves without being too hot or humid.

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