Best time to visit Pachmarhi ?
There are more than 30 places to bask in the awesomeness of
Pachmarhi. That needs time (at least 4 days). We went like a road trip some
years back by hiring an acquaintance’s XUV. Can go through train also to the
nearby station Pipariya (50 kms from the hill station, that saves money but the
idea of car is cozy and memorable because the road is scenic). We stayed for 1
day only (from dawn to dusk) and with extreme go-pro mode visited the top 10–12
places.
Pachmarhi is a beautiful hill station of the Madhya Pradesh state,
which is known for its abundant lush ambiance and peaceful surroundings. The
hill town is immensely popular amid honeymooning couple who visit the place all
year round. If you also wish to spend some lovely time with your partner, opt
for Romantic Pachmarhi tour by Indian Holiday, a tastefully crafted tour of 3
nights and 4 days. This journey promises you a beautiful experience with your
partner, taking you through some really amazing places where you feel close to
nature. Itinerary includes sightseeing in Pachmarhi and other memorable
activities like shopping.
Pachmarhi is a hill station in central India,Madhya Pradesh also
known for the Army Cantonment. It is widely known as "Satpura ki
Rani" (Queen of Satpura), situated at a height of 1000 m in a valley of
the Satpura Range in Hoshangabad district. The highest point in the central
India region and the Vindhya and Satpura range; Dhupgarh at 1130 m is located
here.
This place was introduced to western world by Captain James
Forsyth of the British Army in 1857. Pachmarhi became a hill station and
sanatorium for British troops in the Central Provinces of India. The population
in 1901 was 3020, rising to double that number in the hot summer months.
Pachmarhi also served as the summer capital for the Central Provinces. The
forest around the town is home to many rare varieties of plants. UNESCO added
Pachmarhi park to its list of Biosphere Reserves in May 2009.
The town is not very large, and most of the area is under Indian
Army's control and lies in Pachmarhi Cantonment, overall population of about
10,000 population, with the majority of it being the Army.
The civilian town is small and towards the tip of a lake. It has
some hotels and a movie hall. A bazaar runs through the small town. There is a
large swathe under the Army control, which includes the area near the club and
the golf course.
A rarely used airstrip is towards Dhupgarh. It is overrun with
grass and is seldom used. Tigers are known to have been sighted near the
airstrip. Panther sightings are common along the edge of the Pachmarhi
Cantonment.
The town has many tourist hotels including the hotel run by
Department of Tourism (Govt. of Madhya Pradesh). Private resorts and
cottage/hotel facilities are also available.
There is also a Bharath Scouts and Guides camping site about 4 km
from the main town.
Trip Highlights:
Enjoy the view of sunrise and sunset in Dhoopgarh of Pachmarhi
Savor delicacies of Pachmarhi cuisine
Shopping for tribal crafts at local bazaa
Visit Jata Shankar, Handi Khoh, Chauragarh fort at Pachmarhi
Visit Bee Fall Pachmarhi
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