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A
British officer, Captain Forsyth, rediscovered
Pachmarhi, like most hill stations and
monuments of India, in the year 1857.
Pachmarhi is Madhya Pradesh’s
only hill station with the definite
air of a cantonment town. Pachmarhi
situated on a large plateau ringed by
hills on the evergreen central Satpura
ranges, is known as the Queen of Satpura
for its spectacular beauty. The hill
station at a height 3550 ft. is located
in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
The place is surrounded by low lying
rugged hills, ravines, beautiful forests,
12 breathtaking waterfalls, serene pools
and quiet glades and is an idyllic hill
station in Madhya Pradesh.
Pachmarhi is walker's paradise. Wrapped
in lush green meadows and rinsed by
the many streams and waterfalls, Pachmarhi
is a place to enjoy your holidays away
from the concrete jungle. Nestled in
the Mahadeo Range of the Satpura Hills,
it is a paradise for trekkers, rock
climbers, nature lovers and history
freaks. A special mention must be made
of the various Shiva temples in the
area and the annual festival of Shivaratri
which attracts lakhs of devotees and
scores of trishuls which are offered
to Lord Shiva. |
| Pachmarhi
- History |
| James
Forsyth, captain of Bengal Lancers in
1857, discovered Pachmarhi. The hill
station was once the cantonment of the
British. He obviously realized that
the saucer-shaped valley would serve
as an excellent retreat in the summer
and truly peaceful environment for convalescing
British soldiers. Even today one can
find various monument and churches of
the British era in Pachmarhi. |
| Prime Attractions in Pachmarhi |
Pachmarhi
is a small hill station. The town provides
a panoramic view of the lush green hilly
environs. Travelers can enjoy the scenic
beauty of this place by taking a walk
around. It has a number of trekking
trails around it. Today, the Pachmarhi
is very rich in tourist spots. A nature
lover's paradise, the famous hill resort
of Pachmarhi offers a lot of sites to
visit. Few of them are -
Indira Priyadarshini
Point offers stunning views of Pachmarhi.
The point was earlier known as Forsyth
Point, on the name of James Froysth,
who first saw Pachmarhi from this point.
Jamuna Prapat is a
spectacular fall above the stream. You
can enjoy swimming at the various swimming
pools above the fall.
Dhoopgarh, the highest
point in Satpura range presents stunning
views of the sunset. It is where you
will find most people heading in the
evening.
Pandav Caves located
2 km away from Jai Stambha is another
interesting tourist destination that
one can visit.
Catholic Church, built
in 1892 by the British, the Catholic
Church is a blend of French and Irish
architecture. Its Belgium stained-glass
win-dows add rare attraction and beauty
to the building. The Church has a cemetery
attached to it and graves date from
1859, World War I and II.
Satpura National Park,
set up in 1981, it covers an area of
524 sqkm. It has a dense forest of evergreen,
sal, teak and bamboo. The park is home
to the bison, tiger, leopard, bear,
four-horned deer, blue bull and a large
variety of birds.
Christ Church, built
in 1875 by the British, the protestant
Church's architecture is fascinating;
its 'sanctum-sanctorum' has a hemispherical
dome on top with its ribs ending with
faces of angels. The stained-glass panes
adoring the walls and rear of the altar
were imported from Europe. They present
a gorgeous view as sunrays pass through
them.
The other places that one can tour
include Handi Khoh, Apsara Vihar,
Mahadeo Hill, Jata Shankar and Bison
Lodge. The Bison Lodge was built by
Captain Forsyth and is now a local
museum.
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| How
to reach |
Pachmarhi
can easily access through air, train
and bus.
By Air: The nearest
Airport is Bhopal (195km by road). Bhopal
is connected from Delhi, Gwalior, Indore,
Bombay, Raipur and Jabalpur
By Rail: The nearest
Railhead is Pipariya (54km ) on Mumbai-
Howrah rail route via Itarsi. Itarsi
is 60km away from Pachmarhi.
By Road:Pachmarhi is
connected by regular bus services with
Bhopal, Indore, Nagpur, Hoshangabad,
Chhindwara and Pipariya. The hill station
lies on the Piparia-Matkuli- Pachamrhi
road, 123 kms. from district head-quarter.
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the most adventurous vacation of your
lifetime in Pachmarhi with us. |
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