Imagine volumes of water plummeting from a height in the lap of a scenic jungle. Bee Falls is one of the popular places to visit in Pachmarhi and the moment you trek down the hundreds of steps and arrive at the fall, you can't help but admire it in awe. You will find small vendors sending snacks and tea around the fall.
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 series of hills in the highlands of central India. As a part of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, it covers an area of 524 sq. km.
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 is steep and drops abruptly.
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 once it was a huge lake but the devilish snake who was guarding the lake was destroyed by the fury of Lord Shiva and the event dried up the lake into a small pot (Handi).
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 shrouded with a number of stories belonging to various eras and were lastly hewn by Buddhist monks who used these caves for meditation as the eco effect helped them a lot.
It is the highest peak of the Satpura hill range and the view from the top can leave you awestruck. From the spiritual surroundings to the top view of the meandering streams, the peak offers views of the lesser Satpura ranges and Vindhya range.
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 is one of the few Pachmarhi places to visit which boast of such an incredible scenery.
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, you have to climb uphill for a few minutes.
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 Lord Shiva.
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 Mythological character inside the cave.
It is a small waterfall with a very inviting pool that makes for an ideal picnic spot with friends and family. It is one of the popular places to visit in Pachmarhi that can keep you glued to the location for hours. The stalls selling snacks and tea can satiate your hunger after walking a downhill trail for 10 minutes to reach there.
This 40 feet long cave is a revered shrine of Lord Shiva which is narrow and can only accommodate around eight devotees at once. The cave has an idol of Lord Ganesha and Shiva Lingam enshrined in the most natural form. Following a path as tough as the one that leads to Gupt Mahadev and Bade Mahadev caves is an adventure in itself worth remembering.
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 world aesthetics, tainted windows, neo-gothic altar and a distant ceiling define the charm of the church.
The adventure in passing through a rift by adjusting your body direction which opens to a landscape into the woods is what you get at Reechgarh. This ridge between two rocks is broader at the bottom and sticks as you look at the top of these rocks. The rift is about 400 meters long and the path is treacherous, uneven and quite bottleneck in between.
If prehistoric rock paintings pique your interest then head to Chieftain’s Cave which is situated in the Satpura Forest Reserve. It is one of the Pachmarhi tourist places among the numerous rock caves in the region which is flocked with curious tourists.
Embark on a road trip to this mysterious palace which is trying tough to withstand the test of time. The ruins are indeed very fascinating but the place has a nomadic sense attached to its location. It is a secluded two-storey structure that can be spotted on the Pipariya road near Ambaji Temple. If you are looking to explore some isolated offbeat places, this ruin can be your ultimate dig in Pachmarhi.
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