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Pachmarhi : Verdant Jewel of the Hills

  
 

Pachmarhi is Madhya Pradesh's most verdant jewel, a place where nature has found exquisite expression in a myriad enchanting ways. Each dawn at this lovely hill resort girdled by the Satpura ranges ushers in a day of tranquil beauty. The green shades that embrace the mountains flow quietly into ravines.

 
 

Bridle paths lead into tranquil forest glades; groves of wild bamboo and jamun, dense sal forests and delicate bamboo thickets; the fruit bearing mahua, amla and gular trees, all lend their distinctive colour tones.

  
 

The valley, ravines and maze of gorges, sculpted in red sandstone by wind and weather aeons ago, add their own colouring to this palette of shades, and cascading waterfalls flash silver in the sunshine.
Deep azure pools are hidden delights which beckon swimmers and paddlers, and everywhere, wildlife watchers will be rewarded by fascinating glimpses of the animal and bird kingdom.
Complimenting the magnificence of nature are the works of man.

 
 

Cave shelters in the Mahadeo hills contain an astonishing richness in rock paintings. estimated to be about 10,000 years old.

  
 

Pachmarhi is truly a resort for all seasons, for here, nature and man have together created a place of beauty, a world in itself.

  
Priyadarshini Point
(Forsyth Point)

This vintage viewing point marks the place from where Pachmarhi was discovered by Captain Forsyth in 1857. The British developed Pachmarhi as a resort; the British influence is embodied in Pachmarhi's churches and colonial architecture .
 

 

  
 

Mandi Khoh

  

A ravine with 300 ft. high precipice and dramatically steep sides.
  Christ Church  
 

Built in 1875 by the British, this church has a fascinating architecture; its 'Sanctum Sanctorum' has a hemispherical dome on top with its ribs ending with faces of angels. The stained glass panes adorning the walls and rear of the altar, imported from Europe present a gorgeous view as sun rays pass through them.

  
  Satpura National Park  
 

Set up in 1981 and 524 sq. km. In area it spreads through dense forest of evergreen sal, teak, and bamboo. The high peaks, the legendary 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.

 
 

Other places worth seeing in Pachmarhi are  

  
 

  • Apsara Valley (Fairy Pool)

  • Rajat Pratap (Big Fall)

  • Irene Pool

  • Jalawataran (Duchess Fall)

  • Sunder Kund (Saunder's Pool)

  • Mahadeo Hills

  • Chhota Mahadeo

  • Chauragarh

  • Jata Shanker Caves

  • Dhoopgarh (The highest point in the Satpura range)

  • Pandav Caves

  • Tridhara (Piccaldy Circus)

  • Vanshree Vihar (Pansy Pool)

  • Reechh Garh

  • Sangam (Fuller's Khud - Waters Meet)

  • Catholic Church

  • Bison Lodge

  • The Cave Shelters: Bharat Neer (Dorothy Deep)

  • Astachal (Mounte Rosa)

  • The Harper's Cave

  • The Chieftain's Cave

  • Kites Crag

 
     
  Tamia  
 

Overlooking the Narmada valley, Tamia is a picturesque holiday and picnic resort on the Satpura ranges. From the Tamia rest house, the view of the Dudhi plateau from 330 meters of sheer overhanging cliffs is one of the most spectacular anywhere south of the Vindhyas. Tamia is 78 kms. From Pachmarhi.

  
     
  Muktagiri  
 

Situated 97 km. from Betul are the Jain temples of Muktagiri. They are 52 in number, out of which some are rock-hewn. The annual Kartik fair is a big draw and attracts pilgrims from all over the country.

  
 

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Route Map

How to go

By Road
Pachmarhi is connected by regular bus services with Bhopal,   Hoshangabad, Nagpur, Pipariya and Chhindwara, Taxis are available at Pipariya.

By Rail
Pipariya (47km), on the Bombay-Howrah main-line via Allahabad, is the most convenient railhead.

By Air
The nearest airport is Bhopal (195km), connected by regular flights with Delhi, Gwalior, Indore and Bombay.

Where to Stay

Amaltas (MPT)
Holiday Homes (MPT)
Panchvati Cottages (MPT)
Panchvati Huts (MPT)
Rock-End Manor(MPT)
Sahakar bungalow(MPT)
Satpura Retreat (MPT)
Old and NEWHotel
Blocks (PWD)
Nandan Van (SADA)
Nilambar (SADA)
Vanasthali (SADA)
At Pipariya, Tourist Motel

Best Season

October to June.