Places To Visit In Pachmarhi

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18 Places To Visit In Pachmarhi

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1. Bee falls

Bee falls
Top Attraction 3.6 /5

3 km from city center

Waterfall

Bee Falls is a waterfall that supplies drinking water to Pachmarhi and offers a scenic view for visitors.

2. Jata Shankar caves

Jata Shankar caves
Top Attraction 3.5 /5

6 km from city center

Cave

Jata Shankar Caves in Pachmarhi are considered sacred, popularly believed to be the place where Lord Shiva concealed himself from the wrath of Bhasmasura.

3. Dhoopgarh

Dhoopgarh
Top Attraction 3.5 /5

4 km from city center

Dhoopgarh is the highest point in the Satpura range and a popular spot to watch sunrises and sunsets. It can only be reached by trekking, and the route is fairly tough, passing through waterfalls and valleys along the way.

4. Handi Khoh

Handi Khoh
3.2 /5

3 km from city center

Viewpoint

Handi Khoh is one of the most striking ravines in Central India, with a 300-foot-high precipice set amid dense forest. The site has a mythological history and is believed to be closely associated with Lord Shiva.

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5. Duchess falls

Duchess falls
3.2 /5

21 km from city center

Waterfall

Duchess Falls is one of the most striking cascades in Pachmarhi, crashing down over a hundred metres. The waterfall splits into three separate cascades, and reaching the base of the first one requires a 4 km hike.

6. Reechgarh

Reechgarh

0 km from city center

Cave

Reechgarh is a large cave hidden within the hills of Pachmarhi, named after a local legend that a giant bear (reech in Hindi) once lived here. The climb up to the cave passes through lush greenery, and the cave itself stays naturally cool with a steady breeze running through it.

7. Satpura National Park

Satpura National Park
4.2 /5

4 km from city center

National Park

Satpura National Park is a relatively untouched landscape preserved primarily for the protection of its flora and fauna. It offers a quieter alternative to more conventional sanctuaries and wildlife parks for visitors looking for a different kind of wildlife experience.

8. Pandava Caves

Pandava Caves
Top Attraction 3.6 /5

1 km from city center

Cave

Pandava Caves are believed to have sheltered the Pandavas during their exile. The site is now a protected monument that draws visitors from across India.

9. Bison Lodge

Bison Lodge

1 km from city center

Museum

Bison Lodge was once the residence of Captain Forsyth, a British officer who came across Pachmarhi in 1857 while leading his troop and settled here. The lodge now caters to tourists visiting the forests of the Satpura hills, and its museum displays pictures, models, and samples of the region's flora and fauna.

10. Priyadarshini Point (Forsyth point)

Priyadarshini Point (Forsyth point)
3.2 /5

4 km from city center

Viewpoint

Priyadarshini Point, also known as Forsyth Point, is where Captain James Forsyth discovered Pachmarhi in 1857, after which the area was recognized as a hill station and resort. The point offers a sweeping view of the hill station and its surrounding landscape.

11. Chauragarh Temple

Chauragarh Temple

6 km from city center

Temple

Chauragarh Temple is a revered Shiva shrine atop Chauragarh hill in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. Shaivite devotees climb nearly 1,300 steps to reach the temple at the crest, which is known for the thousands of tridents left behind by devotees over the years. The sunrise view from here, along with the surrounding forested valleys, is particularly striking.

12. Mahadeo hill

Mahadeo hill
3.2 /5

1 km from city center

Hills & Valleys

Mahadeo Hill sits at an altitude of 1,363 m in southern Madhya Pradesh and is famous for an ancient Shiva shrine. The shrine holds a revered idol along with one of the most notable shivalingams in the country.

13. Rajendragiri Sunset Point

Rajendragiri Sunset Point

3 km from city center

Viewpoint

Rajendragiri Sunset Point is a scenic viewpoint named after Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, who was a frequent visitor here. As the sun sets beyond the distant hills, visitors can take in the view or capture the moment with a camera.

14. Apsara Vihar

Apsara Vihar

0 km from city center

Waterfall

Apsara Vihar is a waterfall deep inside the jungle of Pachmarhi, cascading from a height of 30 feet into a pool of cold water below. It's a popular spot for travellers and picnickers looking to take a break and spend some time in the water.

15. Bade Mahadev

Bade Mahadev

6 km from city center

Temple

Bada Mahadev cave in Pachmarhi is a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, with idols of Brahma, Vishnu and Ganesh also present. The 60-foot-tall cave is believed to be where Lord Vishnu killed the demon Bhasmasura, and natural water streams inside form a holy pool, said to wash away one's sins for those who bathe in it.

16. Rajat Prapat Waterfall

Rajat Prapat Waterfall

2 km from city center

Waterfall

Rajat Prapat Waterfall drops 107 metres down the rugged, green hillsides of Satpura in a single cascading fall. When sunlight hits the water, it takes on a silvery shimmer, which is how it got its name, as 'rajat' means silver in Hindi. The waterfall is at its fullest during the monsoon season.

17. Gupt Mahadev

Gupt Mahadev

6 km from city center

Temple

Gupt Mahadev is a narrow, meandering cave shrine in Pachmarhi. Visitors walk sideways through a 40-foot winding pathway to reach the Shiva shrine at its centre, where the lingam is worshipped.

18. Christ Church, Pachmarhi

Christ Church, Pachmarhi

0 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Christ Church is an example of colonial-era British architecture, still standing amid tall trees and greenery. The Protestant church features a tall spire, stone construction, and Belgian glass panes. A small cemetery on the premises has epitaphs dating from the 1800s through the World Wars.

FAQs on Pachmarhi

What are the top sightseeing places in Pachmarhi?

The top sightseeing places in Pachmarhi are Bee falls, Jata Shankar caves, Pandava Caves, Dhoopgarh, Handi Khoh, Mahadeo hill.

How can I commute within Pachmarhi?

It is a small town and can be accessed by hiring a taxi.
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Can you suggest an itinerary for Pachmarhi?

Day 1 - Reach Pachmarhi, preferably by noon and take some rest. In the evening, you can go to the main market for a stroll, especially where you can buy the indigenous honey and ayurvedic medicines.
Day 2 - You should begin ideally with Bee Falls, an astounding creation of nature, not very far from Dhoopgarh, a favourite trekking hotspot.
Day 3 - This day can be reserved for a visit to Pandava caves in Pachmarhi, one of the few refuges of the Pandavas after they escaped the trap fort in Ekachakra.
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