Panchmarhi

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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.

**Places Of Interest**

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.

Handi Khoh -
Pachmarhi's most impressive ravine has a 300 feet high precipice and dramatically steep sides.

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.

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 birds.

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 their influence is embodied in its churches and colonial architecture

Best Time To Visit :
The best time to visit Pachmarhi is April-July, however Pachmarhi can be visited throughout the year except during the rains.


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.
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