Priyadarshini (Forsyth Point)

Priyadarshini (Forsyth Point) :

Panchmarhi was discovered by Captain Forsyth in 1857. The point from where the British Officer of the Bengal Lancers got a glimpse of the beautiful land was named Forsyth Point. It was later renamed as Priyadarshini Point.

The British converted the hill station to a resort. The British influence on Panchmarhi can be witnessed by the architectural wonders, the beautiful churches and other monuments. The colonial architecture adds to the beauty of the verdant hills of Panchmarhi in Madhya Pradesh.

Offering drinking water to the people of Panchmarhi the marvelous fall and the pool above it are a popular tourist location in Panchmarhi. The Jamuna Prapat drops 50 meters.

Close to the Apsara Vihar is the adventurous path amidst huge rocks and boulders which leads to the magnificent Rajat Prapat (Big Fall).

The fall of the Jalawataran (Duchess Falls) is extremely sharp and the trek to the base of the fall is exceptionally difficult. This is also a popular tourist destination in Panchmarhi .

A well known gorge of Panchmarhi, Handi Khoh has a 350 feet high rock face. The sides of this ravine are extremely steep.

Five caves in the sandstone rock is a popular site in Panchmarhi. It is believed that the Pandavas were offered shelter in these caves. Panchmarhi is believed to have derived its name from these caves.

A hill which has a shrine of Lord Shiva and a Shivlinga is considered a holy site. The cave shelter close to the hill has beautiful cave paintings.

The Church was built in 1875 by the British showcases beautiful architecture. The stained glass paintings and the decorated dome are special attractions of the church.

There are beautiful groups of cave shelters in and around Panchmarhi like Dhuandhar, Bharat Neer and Asthachal. The beautiful paintings are a special attraction.

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