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Pachmarhi is Madhya Pradesh's most verdant jewel, a
place where nature has found exquisite expression in myriad enchanting ways.
Green shades embrace the mountains, and everywhere is heard the gentle
murmur of flowing water. Bridle paths lead into tranquil forest glades,
groves of wild bamboo and jamun, dense sal forests and delicate bamboo
thickets.Complementing the magnificence of nature are the works of man;
Pachmarhi is also an archaeological treasure-house. In cave shelters in the
Mahadeo Hills is an astonishing richness in rock paintings. Most of these
have been placed in the period 500-800 AD, but the earliest paintings are an
estimated 10,000 years old.Pachmarhi is a hill station in Madhya Pradesh
state of central India. It's widely known as " Satpura ki Rani", situated at
a height of 3500 ft. in a valley of the Satpura Range.
Pachmarhi is still a popular tourist retreat; its elevation offers some
relief from the summer heat, and the lush forests of the Satpuras, with
their streams and waterfalls, are picturesque and home to much wildlife.
Pachmarhi lies within the Pachmarhi Biosphere Preserve, created in 1999 to
link two forest reserves and Satpura National Park into a larger wildlife
conservation area. It also has Dhupgarh- the highest point in Central India
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air : The nearest Airport is Bhopal (195km by road).
Bhopal is connected from Delhi, Gwalior, Indore, Bombay, Raipur and
Jabalpur
By Rail : The nearest Railhead is Pipariya (54km ) on Mumbai-
Howrah rail route via Itarsi. Itarsi is 60km away from Pachmarhi.
By Road : Pachmarhi is connected by regular bus services with
Bhopal, Indore, Nagpur, Hoshangabad, Chhindwara and Pipariya. The
hill station lies on the Piparia-Matkuli- Pachamrhi road, 123 kms.
from district head-quarter. M.P Tourism also operators regular coach
services between Bhopal and Pachmarchi. Taxis are available at
Pipariya.
WHEN TO GO
The best time to visit Pachmarhi is April-July, however Pachmarhi
can be visited throughout the year except during the rains.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Pandav Caves - Five ancient dwellings excavated
in the sandstone rock in a low hill. Pachmarhi derives its name from
these caves which, as the legend goes, once provided sanctuary to the
five Pandav brothers. These caves are now protected monuments.
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Handi Khoh - Pachmarhi's most impressive ravine
has a 300 feet high precipice and dramatically steep sides.
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Catholic Church - It was built in 1892 by the
British, the Catholic Church is a blend of the French and Irish
architecture. Its Belgium stained-glass windows add rare attraction and
beauty to the building. The church has a cemetery attached to it and
graves date from 1859, World War I & II.
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Satpura National Park - Set up in 1981, Satpura
National Park is 524 sq km in area. It spreads through dense forest of
evergreen sal, teak and bamboo. The high peaks of Dhoopgarh and Mahadeo,
Bori's legendary teak and bamboo forests, Pachmarhi's fascinating
natural beauty of deep valleys, high mountains, rivulets, waterfalls and
Tawa's vast reservoir combine to give this park unique beauty and a
breathtaking variety of attractions. The park is home to the bison,
tiger, Leopard, bear, four-horned deer, blue-bull and a rich variety of
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Priyadarshini (Forsyth Point) - This vantage
viewing point marks the place from where Pachmarhi was discovered by
Captain Forsyth in 1857. The British developed Pachmarhi as a resort and
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WHERE TO EAT
There are so many good restaurants with different delicacies, and all the
major hotels has their own specialty restaurant and bar.
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