| Pachmarhi |
| Encircled by the sedate Satpura Ranges, Pachmarhi is the only hill station in entire Central India. It is located at an altitude of 3500 ft above sea level and at a distance of 200 km from the capital city, Bhopal. Pachamarhi derives its name from the five Pandava Caves located here. According to a legend, these caves served as a shelter to the five Pandava brothers during their exile. Popularly known as “Satpura ki Rani”, this unexplored hill resort was discovered by Captain James Forsyth of the British Army in 1857. It became a sanatorium for British troops in the Central Provinces of India. The stunning natural beauty of Pachmarhi appealed a lot to the home sick Britishers who were looking for solitude and a quite break from the chaos and clamor of cities. The hill station retains its old colonial charm with its elegant British bungalows and magnificent Victorian churches. Pachamarhi is the highest point in Central India. Covered with thick forest and criss crossed by sparkling stream and gurgling waterfalls, Panchmarhi is home to some rare flora as well as fauna. The picturesque spot affords several interesting walks through deep Sal and bamboo forests. Dotted with many tourist attractions, Pachmarhi remains the perfect holiday destination to relax and unwind. |
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| Best Time to Visit - September to May |
What to buy – Jute handicrafts, marble decorative pieces
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Pilgrimage Attractions |
| Forsyth Point (Priyadarshini Point) Formerly named after Captain Forsyth who discovered this verdant jewel in 1857, Priyadarshini Point commands spectacular sunset views. |
| JamunaPrapat(BeeFall) The majestic Bee falls are about three kilometers from Pachmarhi. Falling from a height of 150 feet, these falls are the major source of drinking water in Pachmarhi. Other major waterfalls and pools are Big Fall, Fairy Pool, Irene Pool, Duchess Falls, Saunder's Pool, Tridhara, Pansy Pool, and Sangam |
| Jata Shankar Jata Shankar is a natural cave located at a distance of 2 km from Pachmarhi. The rocky formation in the cave resembles the tangled curls of Lord Shiva and the hood of a giant snake. It is one of the major pilgrimage centers of the hill station. Legend goes that Lord Shiva had once visited this place to save himself from the demon king Bhasmasura. Endowed with natural beauty, the cave is considered as the source of sacred Jambu Dwip stream. |
| Pandav Caves Pandav Caves are the famous caves from which Pachmarhi derived its name. According to historians, during Mahabharata era, the five Pandava brothers had spent good part of their exile here. These caves are considered to be carved out during Buddha period. |
| Mahadev Temple Situated at the Mahadev hills, Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It also has a pool of natural water, a naturally formed shivling and a pathway for the pilgrims to ease the walk. Thousands of devotees visit Mahadev temple every year during the grand Shivratri Mela. |
| Cahuragarh Dhupgarh Cahuragarh and Dhupgarh hills are the prominent landmarks of Pachmarhi. The place offers panoramic view of the setting sun. The ancient Shiva temple is also worth seeing. |
| Catholic Church Constructed in 1892 by the British, this magnificent Catholic Church is a perfect mélange of French and Irish architecture. The hemispherical dome and the Belgium stained glass windows add to the beauty of the structure. Attached to the church is an old cemetery where graves date from 1859 and World Wars. |
| Other Attractions - Satpura National park, Reechhgarh, Bison Lodge, Bharat Neer, Dhuandhar, Jambu Dwip valley, Harper's Cave |
| Excursions - Tamia (78 km) |
| How to Get There |
| By Air: Bhopal is the nearest airport (120km) connected with Delhi, Gwalior, Indore, Bombay, Raipur and Jabalpur. |
| By Rail: Pipariya (47km) is most convenient railhead on the Mumbai-Howrah mainline. |
| By Road: Regular bus services connect Panchmarhi with Bhopal, Nagpur, Pipariya, Hashangabad and Chhindwara. |
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