Pachmarhi
Situated amidst falls, caves, valleys and lofty peaks of the Satpura mountains, Pachmarhi was founded by Captain James Forsyth of the British Army in 1857. The place boasts of several sightseeing spots. Priyadarshani is the place where Captain Forsyth was mesmerised by the breathtaking view of the valley. At Handi Khoh, one can get a scary view of the valley beneath from a single rock formation that is 300 feet high. One can sit here and enjoy the sight of the meandering stream. Similarly, Apsara Vihar is a small natural geyser where one can take a dip and feel the muscles relax almost immediately. Rajat Falls is a 350-feet high fall and Dhupgarh is the highest point of the Satpura range.
There are the Pandav Caves where, it is believed, that Pandavas, during their years of exile, had taken shelter for sometime. Jatashanker has the distinction of hiding Lord Shiva when his own creation, Bhasmasur, decided to try his luck on his mentor. Mahadev and Chota Mahadev caves have their own charm and attract a fair amount of travellers. But the ultimate test for the pious is Churagarh which is pretty difficult to reach given its nearly impossible-to-commute road. Devotees come here to offer tridents to Lord Shiva. And the Catholic Church here—built in 1892—is the best example of French and Irish architecture.
Hari Ranjan Rao, managing director of MP Tourism Development Corporation, says, “It is probably the only hill station in central India where one can experience every aspect, right from devotion to nature and from archeological interests to flora and fauna.”
The nearest hill station is Piparia on the Howrah-Mumbai main line. One can take a taxi or bus from there. The closest airport is Bhopal where one can hire a cab or take a bus to Pachmarhi. The place boasts of several hotels and guest houses by MPTC.
Situated amidst falls, caves, valleys and lofty peaks of the Satpura mountains, Pachmarhi was founded by Captain James Forsyth of the British Army in 1857. The place boasts of several sightseeing spots. Priyadarshani is the place where Captain Forsyth was mesmerised by the breathtaking view of the valley. At Handi Khoh, one can get a scary view of the valley beneath from a single rock formation that is 300 feet high. One can sit here and enjoy the sight of the meandering stream. Similarly, Apsara Vihar is a small natural geyser where one can take a dip and feel the muscles relax almost immediately. Rajat Falls is a 350-feet high fall and Dhupgarh is the highest point of the Satpura range.
There are the Pandav Caves where, it is believed, that Pandavas, during their years of exile, had taken shelter for sometime. Jatashanker has the distinction of hiding Lord Shiva when his own creation, Bhasmasur, decided to try his luck on his mentor. Mahadev and Chota Mahadev caves have their own charm and attract a fair amount of travellers. But the ultimate test for the pious is Churagarh which is pretty difficult to reach given its nearly impossible-to-commute road. Devotees come here to offer tridents to Lord Shiva. And the Catholic Church here—built in 1892—is the best example of French and Irish architecture.
Hari Ranjan Rao, managing director of MP Tourism Development Corporation, says, “It is probably the only hill station in central India where one can experience every aspect, right from devotion to nature and from archeological interests to flora and fauna.”
The nearest hill station is Piparia on the Howrah-Mumbai main line. One can take a taxi or bus from there. The closest airport is Bhopal where one can hire a cab or take a bus to Pachmarhi. The place boasts of several hotels and guest houses by MPTC.
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