My Unforgettable Trip Of 2020 Started From Queen Of Satpura"PACHMARHI"

Tripoto
1st Jan 2020
Day 1

The name Pachmarhi is believed to be derived from the Hindi words Panch ("five") and Marhi ("caves"). According to a legend, these caves were built by five Pandava brothers of Mahabharata era during their thirteen years of exile. The caves are situated on a hilltop and provide an excellent vantage point.The town is not very large, and most of its area is under the administration of the Pachmarhi Cantonment Board, serving the Indian Army.The population of Pachmarhi is about approx 12,000.

Pachmarhi is a hill station in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh state of central India It has been the location of a cantonment (Pachmarhi Cantonment) since British Raj.It is widely known as Satpura ki Rani ("Queen of Satpura"), situated at a height of 1067 m in a valley of the Satpura Range .

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

These are mountain caves with fresh water dripping from them. One can witness ecosystem at work out here with mountains feeding the streams with fresh water, the water that they soak-in during autumn. As the name suggests, these caves and many others like these are the abode of lord Siva.

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

its actually amazing to witness this.. god knows how this huge stone is balance between these two mountain.its actually some natural power if you believe or not through which its placed like dis since years

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare
Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

Jatashankar (also Jata Shankar) is a natural cave and The cave contains stalagmites which are revered as naturally formed lingams. people had made these small shivling in this cave just to show there faith in lord shiva

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

GUPT MAHADEV ..This is the most amazing cave where lord shiva shivling was placed . Its a very narrow path of almost 50 meter to witness lord shiva in this cave . in one time only 5-6 people can enter in this cave and you can't walk straight in this cave a

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare
Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

In Pachmarhi entire journey to see all the places you need to go through these Gypsy. its will cost you Rs 1700 per day . Amazing experience to witness this place through this open Gypsy

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

Pandava Caves:These caves are believed to provide shelter to the Pandavas during their exile period. It is now a protected monument and tourists flock from all over India to see this place.later this caves became a shelter to some Buddhist monks in 1st century

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare
Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

BEE FALL :This is a waterfall in Pachmarhi. It is named as such because from a distance the waterfall sounds like a bee. and when its falls on body you will feel like bee are biting you. most amazing water fall of pachmarhi . if some one is of old age or having BP ,asthma , joint pain

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

Then would not recommend this place as to reach this water fall you need to cross 350 stairs downward and to come back you need to take same 350 stairs upward which is actually very painful for some people.

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

But trust me if you can walk down this350 stairs in forest and reach this water fall you will not feel to come back as its so beautiful surrounded with natural beauty of Satpura forest.

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

Apsara Falls (fairy pool): Apsara Vihar is naturally formed pool with a beautiful and small waterfall. Fondly known as Fairy Pool, Apsara Vihar is situated in the hills of Pachmarhi near Pandav Caves and this fall is know as BEE Fall ionce ts fall from high mountain. its a natural water fall

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

REECHGARH ;It is one of the most recommended places to visit in Pachmarhi. Climbing a couple of rocks and uneven boulders will require good shoes.The most mesmerizing factor is the cool breeze that blows in the passage. Initially this place was known as RIDGE GARH but long time back when local

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

people who use to live in this caves saw Reech in this caves so after that this place got famous as Reech garh instead of Ridge ghar. Must visit place in Pachmarhi .

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare
Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

DHOOPGARH :Dhupgarh (Mahadeo Hills) is the highest point in Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh. This is the popular area to watch sunsets as 1st sunrise raise of Madhya Pradesh fall at this mountain and last sunset rays falls at this mountain only . You can also see a beautiful Dam of Itarsi

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

This is what if found once i reached Pachmarhi bus stand. People of pachmarhi are so helpful and humble.They are ready to help you all the time.People treat guest like god as for them people who are coming to see pachmarhi are there source of living

Photo of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India by Harsha Waghmare

Pachmarhi is a popular tourist retreat. Tourists visit Pachmarhi throughout the year. There are lots of hotel mostly situated near the market. Only few cottages and resort and mp tourism hotels are situated in the peaceful location of pachmarhi 2 or 3 km away from bus stand.

Pachmarhi has a lot of cave paintings in the forests, some of which have been estimated to be as much as 10,000 years old. construction

Some of the places of tourist interest

Bee Fall

Bada Mahadev

Gupt Mahadev

Chauragarh (Shiv devotees come here in huge numbers during Mahashivratri)

Dhupgarh (the highest peak of the Satpuras and Madhya Pradesh)

Handi Khoh (deep valley)

Apsara Falls (fairy pool)

Jatashankar (stalagmite-filled cave in a deep ravine)