MADHYA PRADESH HILL STATION

Hill Stations in Madhya Pradesh India PACHMARHI HILL STATION

Pachmarhi is a hill station in Madhya Pradesh. The area is off the usual tourist beat and hence not over developed. Instead, it is simply a lovely, relaxing area to get away from it all. Pachmarhi is a great place for walks along more or less travelled pathways.

APSARA VIHAR

Apsara Vihar (Fairy Pool) is a lovely little bathing pool and ideal picnic spot for families with small children, since the pool is quite shallow. It deepens only near the base of the falls which cascade gently into its waters.

For more adventure, the waterfall Rajat Pratap plunges over a 350 feet precipice, only a ten minute walk away from Apsara Vihar.

More strenuous treks are available, such as the seven kilometer trek to Jalawataran. The last four kilometers to the base of the fist cascade of the falls is a bit taxing, but worth it, for these three cascades are the prettiest of Pachmarhi's falls. Some easy rock climbing is available near the summit of Lanjee Giri.

There are also places of religious significance. mahadeo hill has a shrine to Lord Shiva, and onthe east side of the hill is a cave with rock art. Four kilometers from Mahadeo, Chauragarh hil is a prominent landmark whose sacred crest is crowned with emblems of Mahadeo worship.

Jata Shankar is a sacred cave where Lord Mahadeo hid himself to escape from the demon Bhasmasur. Some interesting primeval forest tribes, the Gonds and the Kurkus live in the area as well. The Gonds are particularly known for their lively wood carvings.

How To Get There

The nearest airport is Bhopal (210kms.), with connections from Delhi, Mumbai, Gwalior, Indore, and Rajpur. The nearest railway station is Pipariya (47kms.) on the Mumbai Howrah mainline via Allahabad. There is regular bus service from Bhopal, Nagpur and Pipariya.

Accommodation

MP Toursim runs the Satpura Retreat, Amaltas, Holiday Homes and Pachvati Huts/Cottages. The PWD has Old and New Hotel Blocks, and SADA operates Nandan Van, Nilambar and Vansthali.

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