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Pachmarhi Travel Guide
Trekking Through the lush green valleys of Pachmarhi: A Travel Guide
Pachmarhi is a hill station located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its colonial-era architecture, natural beauty, and peaceful atmosphere.
Some popular tourist attractions in Pachmarhi include the Raj-era bungalows and buildings such as the St. Peters Church, the Jatashankar Caves, the Pandav Caves and The Handi Khoh, a deep ravine. There is also a beautiful waterfall named Dhoopgarh, which is the highest point of the Satpura Range and offers panoramic views of the surroundings.
Tourists can also visit nearby places such as Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to a variety of wildlife including tigers, leopards, and bears. Visitors can also take a walk through the beautiful Raj-era bungalows and buildings in Pachmarhi, which are now converted into heritage hotels and resorts.
Pachmarhi is also known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional art forms, such as the Pachmarhi Dance and the Madai Festival, which is celebrated every year.
Pachmarhi can be reached by road, rail or air. Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal is the nearest airport which is well connected to major cities in India. Pipariya is the nearest major railway station and Pachmarhi is well connected to major cities of Madhya Pradesh by bus service.
Climate is cool and pleasant through out the year, but best time to visit Pachmarhi is from October to June. Monsoon season is from July to September, it is not the ideal time to visit Pachmarhi, but still the town and its surroundings are beautiful.
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Bee Water Falls
Dating back to the era of Pandavas, Bee Fall is a major tourist attraction in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. It is a charming waterfall situated amidst lush green surroundings and is a huge crowd puller. The white water of this spring flows rapidly downwards and forms a pool as soon as it hits the ground. Presently, it is an amazing attraction that never fails to attract the attention of the visitors on a huge scale.
Bison Lodge Museum
Bison Lodge was once a resident of British man Captain Forsyth, who came to Pachmarhi in 1857 while leading his detachment and settled here. The Bison Lodge Museum briefly displays the flora and fauna of Pachmarhi along with life-sized animals like lion, tiger, bison, and crocodile and also exhibits paintings, models, maps, drawings, and specimens of the local flora.
Churagarh Temple
Pachmarhi is called the Queen of Satpuras and has many religious places, among which the ancient Shiva temple is also one, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. On reaching here, you get to see a magnificent view of the dense forests, valleys, and hills from the temple. Apart from tourists, many devotees from far and wide climb the hill to visit the temple. But especially during Nag Panchami and Mahashivratri a fair is organized in Pachmarhi, in which lakhs of people come and offer Trishul along with having darshan of Lord Shiva.
Bade Mahadev Mandir
Bade Mahadev Temple is a cave temple located in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. Situated on the way to Chauragarh Temple, it is one of the revered temples of the region, one of the best Pachmarhi places, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The cave is about 60 feet long and houses the idols of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Ganesha along with a Shivling. According to mythology, Bada Mahadev Cave is the place where Lord Vishnu took the form of a divine beauty Mohini and killed the demon Bhasmasura. Hence, this cave is an important pilgrimage site as well as a symbol of good over evil.
Dhupgarh
Dhupgarh or Dhoopgarh is the highest point or peak in the Satpura Range. It has an altitude of 1350 m. It is not only the highest point of Pachmarhi but also the highest point in Madhya Pradesh and Central India. It is an amazing experience to see the sunset at Pachmarhi. Moreover, this place is a popular picnic spot too. The best season to visit Dhupgarh is during the monsoon season when the place is enveloped by thin monsoon clouds. Dhupgarh is one of the attractions that promote tourism in Pachmarhi.
Duchess Waterfall
Being one of the most beautiful falls in Pachmarhi, Duchess fall attracts hordes of tourists every year. A 10 minutes long arduous downhill trek can bestow you with a magnificent sight of a cascade and a soothing roar of the water plummeting from a height.
Jatashankar Cave
The Jata Shankar Cave is a natural cavern of Pachmarhi. It is an important place of worship for the believers in Shaivite tradition. There is a large Shiva Linga statue inside the cavern. This Shiva Linga is naturally formed. As per myth, it is the place where Shiva hid from Bhasmasura. It also has a natural rock formation which resembles the hundred-headed snake called Sheshang of Hindu Mythology. The rocks of this cave look like the matted hair of Lord Shiva. Hence, the name Jata Shankar Caves came from the particular shape of the rocks as Jata means hair and Shankar is another name for Lord Shiva. The Jambu Dwip stream originates from the Jata Sankar Caves. It is a place of attraction for picnickers and worshippers alike.
Priyadrashni Point
Priyadarshani point earlier known as Forsynth Point lies on the way to Mahadeo hills from Panchmari town. It is this point from where Captain James Forsyth is said to have first witnessed the beauty of Pachmarhi in the year 1857. This peaceful location is now a major tourist attraction. Standing here, you get an eagle eye view of the entire Pachmarhi.
Rajendra Sunset Point
Rajendragiri is a sightseeing located in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. This is one of the stunning vantage points in Pachmarhi, and one of the places included in Pachmarhi tour. Rajendragiri Pachmarhi has a spectacular sunset view that offers an extraordinary view of nature, especially in the evening. The place is named after the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad as he was a frequent visitor to this place. A bird's eye view of Khadi Panchmari can be seen at this place.
Shri Panch Pandav Caves
The Pandav Caves Panchmarhi are an important tourist landmark in Panchmarhi. Five ancient caves carved out of a low hillock are known as the Pandav Caves Panchmarhi In India. The very name of Pachmarhi is derived from these Panch- Marhi believed to be the abode of the Pandava brothers from the epic 'Mahabharata'.
Satpura National Park
Satpura National Park is located in the beautiful and diverse suburbs of Madhya Pradesh and is one of the most diverse and stunning national parks in Central India. One of the most beautiful tiger reserves in India, the sanctuary was the winner of the TOFT Wildlife Tourism Award for Most visitor-friendly Wildlife Destinations in the year 2010. Located in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh in India, Satpura Tiger Reserve is spread over an area. The forest ranges in the Satpura National Park provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals besides many endangered and threatened species.
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