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Pipariya

History

It is believed that the name Pachmarhi is derived from the Hindi words Panch ("five") and Marhi ("cave"). According to legend, these caves were built by the five Pandawa brothers of the Mahabharata era during their thirteen years of exile. The cave is located on the mountain and provides an excellent viewing point. Before the British, the Pachmarhi area belonged to the Kingdom of Gond Bhagvat Singh, although it was not a densely populated village or city at the time. In 1857, British Army Captain James Forsyth and Subhedar Major Nathoo Ramji Powar, who was later appointed kotwal, discovered the plateau in the Pachmarhi area while his troops were following the route of Jhansi. Pachmarhi also serves as the summer capital of the central provinces. The forest around the city is home to many rare plant species. UNESCO added Pachmarhi park to its list in 2009.

Facts & Culture

Pachmarhi is also called "Satpura ki Rani" (Queen of Satpura). It is located within the Satpura area and is dotted with nature and history. The Shiva cave shrines, dense forests, and steep valleys here provide a rich experience for escapist travelers. Pachmarhi also caters to the needs of wildlife lovers, who can admire the lush mist-shrouded forest and magnificent views of tigers, panthers, elephants, and other wild animals. The five cave shelters have beautiful paintings believed to be 10,000 years old. It is believed that these caves were built by the Pandawa brothers of Mahabharata during the fourteen years of exile. Dhoopgarh is the highest point of the Satpura mountain range and offers beautiful views of the green valley. Some of the most popular places in Pachmarhi are Priyadarshini (Forsyth Point), Jamuna Prapat (Bee Fall), Handi Khoh, Apsara Vihar (Fairy Basin), Rajat Prapat (Silver Fall), Irene Pool, Jalawataran, Sundar Kund, Mahadeo, and more. Many. There are several waterfalls, lakes, streams, and lush green valleys in this place offering a wonderful holiday in Pachmarhi.

Places to See

Bee Falls

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Bee Falls is one of Pachimary's most popular spots, and the moment you walk down hundreds of stairs to reach the waterfall, you can't help but be in awe. The base pool is a popular spot for swimming.

24 Hrs
Bee Fall Road, Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh 461881, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Satpura National Park

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Spread over the Satpura Hills, this national park covers a large part of the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. Satpura is a Sanskrit word for saying “seven-hills,” which was named after the

07:00 - 18:30
Satpura National Park, Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh, 461001, India.
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Mahadeo Hills

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The basin of Narmada is separated from Wardha and Wainganga rivers on the North by Mahadeo Hills. The hills follow a general trail of East to Northeast where the north slope is gentle but the southern

24 Hrs
Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Handi Khoh

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The 300 feet tall steep cliff makes the finest ravine in the country. Enveloped in dense forest and wriggling water streams, Handi Koh has mythological stories associated to it. It is believed that on

07:00 - 17:00
Pachmarhi Cantt, Madhya Pradesh 461881
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Pandav Caves

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A group of five-rock cut temples adorned with naturally grown gardens and roughly carved columns and pilasters is among the most sought-after Pachmarhi places to visit. These attractive caves are shro

08:00 - 18:00
Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh 461881, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Dhupgarh

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The Satpura hill range's highest point, the view from the summit is nothing short of breathtaking. The hilltop gives views of the Vindhya and Satpura mountains, as well as the spiritual environs below

24 Hrs
Satpura Mountain Range, Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Priyadarshini Point (Forsyth Point)

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Forsyth Point was discovered by Captain Forsyth in the year 1857 which explains the name. Layers of hills rolling on each other and laden with clouds and mist is a sight to behold. Priyadarshini Point

24 Hrs
MPTDC, Near Pachmarhi Barriol, Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Rajat Prapat (Silver Fall/Big Fall)

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Taking a plunge from around 350 ft high cliff, Rajat Prapat looks like a silver strip that falls straight into the forests. The fall is on the other side of the mountain and to see it from one end, yo

24 Hrs
Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Chauragarh Temple

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Nestled amid the verdant valley and the undulating forests, Chauragarh Temple sits right at the peak of Chauragarh. Another name for this temple is Chota Mahadeo which is a revered shrine dedicated to

06:00 - 18:00
Pachmarhi, Pachmarhi 461001, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Jata Shankar Cave

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The cave houses stone structures resembling Sheshnag- a snake with hundred heads mentioned in the Hindu mythology and it is believed that Lord Shiva hid himself from Mahisasur who is another Mythologi

07:00 - 19:00
Jatashankar Rd, Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh 461881
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Pachmarhi Catholic Church

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A peaceful oasis that can be visited on a Sunday morning for prayer and mass. Since there are not many Catholic families residing around or in Pachmarhi, this church only opens on Sunday. The old worl