Pachmarhi is one of the best hill stations in India

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The evergreen Pachmarhi is one of the very famous hill stations of India. The dense forest of Satpura valley makes it a vulnerable habitat for wild animals. The wildlife sanctuary of Pachmarhi is adjoining area of Satpura National Park. Raja Bhoj international airport Bhopal is the nearest airport that connects to the “Queen of Satpura" that is none other than Pachmarhi. 

The hill station situated at Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh is an easily reachable dream destination of India due its very strong connectivity through railways. It comes under Jabalpur railway division. Itarsi Junction railway station is a hub point to brings rail passengers and tourists from all over the India. However, the nearest railway station is Pipariya, just 50 km away.

Buses are easily available from cities like Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Nagpur etc. Tour and travel operators in India provide cab service for comfortable journey. On internet many Indian travel portal websites promise to serve various services like online hotel booking service, ticket booking, air ticket booking etc.

The days to visit Pachmarhi is any time after rainy season that is monsoon. Though, it can be visited any month in the year. Being a hill station the summer is the best time to be there. Due to summer vacations families plan their trip to Pachmarhi during May- June. Generally a three to four days trip is enough. For wild life adventurous trip it could be a week long journey.

Places to visit in Pachmarhi

The list of places to visit in Pachmarhi can be very long. Short descriptions of few visit able places are following:-

1. Dhoopgarh

Dhoopgarh is a  famous spot for its sun rise and sun set point. Experiencing sun rise or sun set at the highest point of Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) is a sheer delight.

2. Bee fall

Bee fall is the most relevant point to have fun. Bathing under natural cool water fall is enjoyable especially for youngsters. Reaching out there takes an extra effort as the way to Bee fall is slightly tough. From a fix point the way to fall can be covered on foot or by the Gypsy four wheel vehicle only.

3. Jata Shanker Caves

The way to Jata Shanker caves is the easiest among all the tourist points in Pachmarhi. It is hardly one kilometer apart from bus stand. Tourists usually take a leisure walk to the place. Historical lord Shiva temple down stair around hills and mountain rocks is a must watchable place.

4. Apsara Vihar

There is a small but very beautiful water fall. It looks like a natural swimming pool. Swimming is an enjoyable act there. It is popularly known as “Fairy Pool”.    

5. Chauragarh Peak

This is the second highest peak after Dhoopgarh. Tourists spend some good time as the place has a scenic view. There is a lord Shiva temple. Devotees pray for their wellness. It is assumed that the wishes of devotees are fulfilled by the grace of The God.

6. Rajat Prapat or Silver Fall

The Silver fall is really something incredible. This is perhaps the very different from other falls in the world for the following reasons

• Single fall of over hundred meter length
• It is counted among the top thirty highest waterfalls in India
• The flow of water looks like a melted silver pouring down from mountain to earth
• A horse tail shaped waterfall

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7. Pandav Caves

It is believed that the name of the hill station is named as Pachmarhi just because of the five rock solid caves made in the ancient era.

Pachmarhi is a combined name of five caves in Hindi language.Mythological story says Pandavs (five brothers) of historical time Mahabharat were hiding there from the hostile Koravas.

Situated in the south Pachmarhi there is a beautiful garden adjacent to Pandav caves. Visitors relax and take a leisure walk around the garden. 

8. Chhota Mahadeo or Gupt Mahadev

This is the narrowest cave found in Pachmarhi. Reaching to the spot is no difficult way. At times visitors have to wait for sometimes as only 4 to 5 people can enter the cave at a time to avoid claustrophobic situation. Temperature remains cool there as the wall of the cave is naturally moist.

9. Handi Khoh

It is a famous spot for its spectacular view point. Here two mountains opposite to each other meet deeply over three hundred feet to form a v shaped ravine.

 

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