Pachmarhi Hill Station,Madhya Pradesh
| Fast facts - | It is located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The cool and tranquil weather and the serenity that reside in Pachmarhi, makes this place a paradise for the holiday makers. You can find some rare species of orchids in Pachmarchi. |
| Did you know - | It is popular as the Satpura ki Rani. |
| Must do - | Go for sightseeing tours and enjoy the cool and calm weather. |
Pachmarhi, located in the heart of India is popular as the Satpura ki Rani. Located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Pachmarhi is one of the most visited tourist destination in India. Perched at a height of 1000 meters in a Satpura valley, this hill station is frequented by thousands of tourists from all over the world. The lush greenery all around and the mountain views will simply enthrall you. The cool temperature that prevails all around the year makes it a perfect resort for the vacationers.
Recognized as one of the major hill stations in India, Pachmarhi is dotted with dense sal forests, groves of wild bamboo and jamun, tranquil forest glades and delicate bamboo thickets. The clouds descending down give an amazing picturesque view. The cool and tranquil weather and the serenity that reside in Pachmarhi, makes this place a paradise for the holiday makers.
You can find some rare species of orchids in Pachmarchi. Diverse range of floras and faunas are found in this hill station in Madhya Pradesh. The thick and dense forest shelters wild boar, monkeys, tiger, panther, langurs and monkeys.
It is also a true archeological treasure house. There are numerous caves, which tell us about the rich historical past. The rock paintings and the carvings on the rocks are simply stupendous. It is estimated that the cave paintings dates back to about 10,000 years.
There are numerous tourist attractions in Pachmarhi, which are worth visiting during your trip to this place. Some of the major ones include the following
- 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
To get to Pachmarchi, you will not have to face any problem. It is connected by almost all modes of transport. The nearest airport is Bhopal, from where you can take car or bus to get to this place. If you are coming by train, get down at Pipariya railway station and from there take car to reach Pachmarhi.
Some of the major hotels, where you can put up a stay are Hotel Highlands, Hill top Bungalow, Glen View, Club View, Amaltas, Panchvati, Rock- End Manor, Satpura Retreat and many others.
