Holidays in Pachmarhi: An Experience to Cherish for a Long Time

Pachmarhi is a scenic tourist town in Madhya Pradesh. Filled with every aspect of nature, the place is a popular tourist town and home to some of the oldest tribes of India. Visit the town to explore it for real and pick your choice from the best hotels in Pachmarhi.

Pachmarhi Hills

Bestowed with splendid natural beauty, Pachmarhi is a small hamlet in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is basically an Army Cantonment Area which is situated almost at the center of the state. Nestled in a beautiful valley in the midst of the enchanting hills of the Satpura Range, the town is a hill station popular for its uncharted and unspoiled natural beauty. It is just often referred to as the Queen of Satpura or Satpura ki Rani and consists of beautiful landscapes that are covered with dense forests consisting of different kinds of colorful tropical flower trees and marshes. The highest peak of Madhya Pradesh and Satpura is also situated here. The peak is a popular sightseeing spot as it is best known for offering breathtaking views of the region.

The town and the regions around were originally inhabited by the small tribes of Gonds and Korkus. They are amongst the longest surviving tribes in India. Several generations of these tribes spend their lives here completely depending on mother nature for shelter and food. If one is inclined towards exploring and learning about the ancient tribes of India and their culture, Pachmarhi is the place to be. The town's name is based on Mahabharata. There exist five caves that are believed to have been used by the Pandavas during their exile. The caves are called Pachmarhi, which means five caves. These caves are amongst the most popular tourist attractions of the town and visiting them is a popular activity amongst the tourists. The good thing is that accessing the caves is easy. Taxis and auto rickshaws can be easily availed. Besides, transportation services are also provided by some of the good hotels in Pachmarhi.

Rajat Prapat Panchmarhi

The British took over the lands in 1857 and it is they who should be credited for the present popularity of the town. Captain James Forsyth, who was a high-ranking officer of the Bengal Lance, is said to be the founder of the town. He was an adventurer and a conversationalist, known for the work that he did in the central province of India. During the British Raj, the city served as a summer resort. They hugely colonized the regions and today the remnants of their colonial past narrate their history. Although not many of them remain today everything that is available gives the city a unique feel which makes the city simply inviting.

Note that the forest-covered area of the region has been declared as the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It earned the status in May 2009. Nature flourishes here to the fullest. For an enthusiast of nature and wildlife, the place is simply a must-visit. The Satpura National Park which is a locality of the town is one of the most well-protected national parks in the country. The national park is also a popular tourist destination that is famous for Jungle Safari, nature walks, and other jungle-based activities. Apart from that the Pandav Caves, Big Falls, Jata Shankar Cave, Fairy Pool, etc. are the prime tourist haunts. Lately, the town has also emerged as a popular destination for parasailing and other outdoor actions. Today, there exists a number of adventure clubs that offer different adventure activities at reasonable prices.

Jatashankar Caves, Pachmarhi

Hotels in Pachmarhi come in different budget brackets. The budget hotels in Pachmarhi are the popular lodging choices. Besides, there are a number of cheap as well as luxury hotels in the town and the regions around.