Often called the Switzerland of India, Panchgani was discovered by Lord John Chesson in 1860. It's name arose post his survey of the five villages in the locality: Godavali, Amral, Dhandeghar, Khingar and Taighat.

What used to be a retirement destination for the British has grown to become not only one of the country's most popular hill stations but also an epicentre for education with its boarding schools. This weekend, it will host the fourth edition of I Love Panchgani Festival, a community-driven initiative to promote tourism and boost the local economy.