What’s Happening in Panchgani This Week – 12–18 October 2026
Panchgani, Maharashtra · Monday, 12 October – Sunday, 18 October 2026
Panchgani's second full week of October brings a busy school calendar, the start of a new inter-school basketball league, and improving opportunities for outdoor sightseeing as the monsoon season recedes.
The main confirmed local highlights are New Era High School's New Era Basketball League (NBL) Season 4, running 16–18 October, and the school's monthly parent visit day on Sunday, 18 October. The school's calendar also lists vocational education registration on Thursday, 15 October, and the dispatch of Periodic Test II results on Saturday, 17 October. 

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We checked current school announcements, recent local information, weather forecasts and Panchgani businesses. We could not verify a major public concert, town-wide food festival or large public fair for this week, so this guide distinguishes confirmed school activities from general visitor recommendations.
📅 This week at a glance
Date	What's happening
Monday, 12 October	Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Camp at New Era concludes
Tuesday, 13 October	Outdoor sightseeing; check current weather
Wednesday, 14 October	No major public event verified
Thursday, 15 October	New Era vocational education registration for Classes VI–VIII
Friday, 16 October	New Era Basketball League Season 4 begins
Saturday, 17 October	Basketball league continues; Periodic Test II results SMS to parents
Sunday, 18 October	Basketball league concludes; optional monthly parent visit day
These dates come from the school's published calendar. The calendar does not establish that the school activities are open to the general public, so confirm access and timings with the school before attending. 

Food & Business Happenings
We could not verify a new restaurant opening, food festival or special business event scheduled in Panchgani from 13–19 October. Here are some established places to consider instead.

Mapro Garden
The official site lists the Bhose garden on Panchgani–Mahabaleshwar Road as open daily from 8 AM to 9 PM. It offers food, product sampling and family activities. Check the official page before travelling. 

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Official Mapro Garden information

The locals cafe
A local café on Dr. Billimoria Road, opposite Friends Store, near Panchgani Market. Current listings show daily hours of 8:30 AM–11:30 PM; confirm before visiting.

Chatkara by Chourasiya
A local fast-food option on ARK Road, behind Poonam Restaurant, Bhim Nagar. Its listing shows daily hours of 8 AM–9:30 PM.

Parradise by Meher Cafe
Located on the Bhose–Mahabaleshwar Road, this is another option for a meal during a sightseeing day.

These are existing businesses, not new openings or confirmed event venues. Opening hours and menus may change.