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Pachmarhi Hill Station , India

Pachmarhi is a hill station in Madhya Pradesh and is widely known as Queen of Satpura. It lies in Hoshangabad district and is located at an elevation of 3500 ft. in valley of Satpura Mountain-Ranges. Its name is derived from presence of 5 ancient caves. “Panch” means five and “marhi” means caves.

Pachmarhi Location : Pachmarhi is located on the northern slopes of the satpura range, pachmarhi the only hill station of madhya pradesh stands at an altitude of 1100 m.

How to Reach Pachmarhi :

By Air : The nearest airport for pachmarhi hill station is the Bhopal Airport ( Raja Bhoj Airport ) at a distance of 255 km . Another airport for reaching pachmarhi is the Jabalpur airport situated at distance of 250 km.

By Rail : Nearest Railway Station for Pachmarhi is the Pipariya railway station. Pipariya railway station is about 55 km from Pachmarhi hill station.

By Road : Pachmarhi is very well connected by road with Jabalpur , Bhopal , Nagpur and other nearby cities.

Best Time to Visit Pachmarhi : October till April

History of Pachmarhi: It is discovered by British Army Captain James Forsyth in 1857 when he was sent their to suppress famous revolt for freedom by freedom fighters like Rani Jhansi, Tatya Topa who use this area as a safe hideout and inspires local tribal people to participate in fight for freedom. It is general believe that Pandavs have spend some time in aforesaid 5 caves during exile (Agyatvaas). In Mahadeo hills one can see famous Rock-painting also. There are many scenic point, temples, Picnic spots, water falls etc.

Panchmarhi is a Trekker's Paradise. Camping out in Pachmarhi's forests is a rare joy. It is famous for its scouts training camps, winter training camps and mountaineering camps. Pitch your tent in any clearing, light a fire, follow the ssmoke to the heavens. Pick up any trail and in no time you are surrounded by the sound of burbling water and the rustling of leaves. Tall ant-hills, that look like bits of sculpture, meditate under the sal trees and langurs stare down mysteriously from the occasional huge gular trees. The Satpura National Park, a lesser known wildlife sanctuary and reserve forest, surrounds Pachmarhi.

Places to visit in Pachmarhi Priyadarshini (Forsyth Point) Jamuna Prapat (Bee Fall) Handi Khoh Apsara Vihar (Fairy Pool) Rajat Prapat (Big Fall) Irene Pool Jalawataran (Duchess Falls) Sunder Kund (Saunder's Pool) Mahadeo Chhota Mahadeo Chauragarh Jata Shankar Dhoopgarh Pandav Caves Tridhara (Piccadily Circus) Vanshree Vihar (Pansy Pool) Reechhgarh Sangam (Fuller's Khud - Waters Meet) Catholic Church Christ Church Satpura National Park Bison Lodge Pandav Caves Pachmarhi Dhoopgarh Pachmarhi

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