Pachmarhi is the only major hill station of Madhya Pradesh, set in the Satpura range at around 1,067 m. It is a beautiful mix of forested hills, deep ravines, streams and old colonial bungalows. Popular points include Bee Falls (a lovely cascading waterfall with natural pools), Jata Shankar cave temple (a narrow canyon with rock formations and a Shiva shrine) and Dhupgarh, the highest peak in MP, famous for sunrise and sunset views above a sea of hills. The town is quiet, green and ideal for trekking, cycling and nature stays.
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History & highlights
Pachmarhi’s surroundings were used by tribal communities for centuries, with many natural caves and rock shelters (similar to nearby Satpura–Bhimbetka belt) showing early human presence. The plateau was “discovered” by the British officer Captain Forsyth in the 19th century, who developed it as a sanatorium and summer retreat for British troops and officials of the Central Provinces. Old churches, cantonment buildings and bungalows still reflect that era. Post-Independence Pachmarhi was declared part of the Satpura National Park / Biosphere landscape, and it is now promoted as “Queen of Satpura,” a key eco-tourism destination of MP.
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