Thursday, May 8, 2008

Pachmarhi hill resort of Madhya Pradesh

The only hill resort of Madhya Pradesh, Pachmarhi is surrounded by the Satpura hills. Though its not your typical hill resort Pachmarhi still has all the charm. As a hill station this place has been untouched and unexplored. Geographically Pachmarhi is a group of waterfalls. You could spend a sunny summer day at the Bee Falls , the Duchess Falls or the Apsara Falls , which make ideal picnic spots.

Pachmarhi is Madhya Pradesh's most verdant jewel, a place where Nature has found exquisite expression in a myriad enchanting ways. Each dawn at this lovely hill resort girdled by the Satpura ranges ushers in a day of tranquil beauty.

The valley, ravines and maze of gorges, sculpted in red sandstone by wind and weather aeons ago, add their own coloring to this palette of shades, and cascading waterfalls flash silver in the sunshine.

Forests here are the natural habitat of woodland birds and wild species like langur, sambar, Indian bison and leopard.Complementing the magnificence of Nature are the works of Man, for Pachmarhi is also an archaeological treasure house. Cave shelters in the Mahadeo hills contain an astonishing richness in rock paintings. Pachmarhi is truly a resort for all seasons. Nature and Man have together created a place of beauty, a world in itself.

What to See

Priyadarshini Point
Handi Khoh
Apsara Vihar
Rajat Pratap
Raj Giri
Jata Shankar
Chhota Mahadeo
Mahadeo
Chauragarh
Dhupgarh
Duchess Fall
Pandav Caves

How to reach
By Air: The nearest airport is Bhopal (195 km), connected by regular flights with Delhi, Gwalior, Indore and Mumbai.
By Rail : Pipariya (47km), on the Mumbai-Howrah mainline via Allahabad, is the most convenient railhead.
By Road : Pachmarhi is connected by regular bus services with Bhopal, Hoshangabad, Nagpur, Pipariya and Chhindwara. Taxis are available at Pipariya.

Proximity in getting to Pachmarhi from major cities;

Bhopal = 195 kms
Jabalpur = 225 kms
Nagpur = 258 Kms
Mumbai = 864 Kms
Delhi = 931 Kms.
Allahabad = 599 Kms.
Indore = 388 Kms

Best Season : Throughout the year.
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