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Panchmarhi is the only hill station of Madhya Pradesh. It is an ideal place to escape the summer heat of central India. Captain Forsyth of Bengal Lancers was the first to spot this saucer shaped valley in the Satpura ranges in 1857 and recognized its potential for growth as a health resort. The point from where he first saw this place used to bear his name but now it is known as Priyadarshani Point. Panchmarhi was developed as a hill resort by the British and still retains that old-world colonial charm.
Tourist Attractions of Panchmarhi
Catholic Church
This church was built by the British in 1892. The Belgian stained-glass windows proclaim its mark of antiquity. The church has a cemetery with graves dating back to 1859.
Christ Church
Built by the British in 1875, this church is generally regarded as the most picturesque small church in Madhya Pradesh. The hemispherical dome on top features ribs ending with faces of angels. The stained-glass panes decorating the walls and rear of the altar were imported from Europe.
Satpura National Park
This National Park, set up in 1981, is home to an amazing variety of flora and fauna including sal, bamboo and teak trees and tigers, leopards, deer and many species of birds.
Bison Lodge
The oldest house in Pachmarhi, built in 1862, has now been converted into a beautiful museum.
Pandav Caves
These are actually five ancient dwellings excavated in the sandstone rock in a low hill. Pachmarhi derives its name from these caves, which, according to the legend, once provided sanctuary to the five Pandav brothers. These caves are now protected monuments.
Priyadarshini Point
Previously known as Forsyth Point, this point marks the spot from where Pachmarhi was discovered by Captain Forsyth in 1857.
Handi Khoh
This beautiful ravine has a 300 feet high cliff and sharply steep sides.
Mahadeo
Regarded as holy Mahadeo hill, it has a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The east side of the hill has an ancient cave shelter with rock paintings.
How to Reach Panchmarhi
Reaching Panchmarhi is not difficult at all.
How to Reach Pachmarhi by Air: Less than 200kms from the capital of Madhya Pradesh,
Pachmarhi is easily accessible by air. The domestic airport of Bhopal is connected
by regular flights to the rest of the country.
How to Reach Pachmarhi by Rail: The nearest railhead Pipariya is just 47 kms away
from Pachmarhi. Pipariya is regularly served by trains from important stations.
How to Reach Pachmarhi by Road: Although Pachmarhi is a hill resort, excellent road
connection links this little hamlet virtually to any part of the state of Madhya
Pradesh. You can reach Pachmarhi from important cities like Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore
by surface.
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