Pachmarhi - Queen of the Satpuras

The highest peak in Madhya Pradesh and the only hill station is Pachmarhi. "Satpura ki Rani," or the "Queen of the Satpura Range," is another common name for Pachmarhi. Perched at 1,067 meters above sea level, the charming village is a part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that is home to bison and leopards.

It is a popular destination for religious travellers since five sandstone-cut caverns on the summit are thought to represent the location where the Pandavas lived during their exile in Pachmarhi. A great weekend escape from the surrounding towns of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra is Pachmarhi, which is situated at an elevated altitude and encircled by the enchanting Satpura forests with streams and waterfalls. Colonial-style churches may be seen in the town, which was discovered and developed in modern times by Captain James Forsyth of the British Army.

Best time to visit Pachmarhi

Although it is possible to visit Pachmarhi all year round, October through June is the ideal time to do so. The weather is lovely and pleasurable throughout the summer, which is followed by moderate monsoon rainfall. The winters can be a little unpleasant because they can drop as low as 4 degrees Celsius. It could be a good idea to schedule your trip during the Bastar Dusshera and Navratri celebrations, since this will add even more excitement, light, and colour to your experience.

How to Reach Pachmarhi

Pachmarhi is located on the Itarsi-Jabalpur train line, 47 km from Pipariya. It takes two hours to go there from Jabalpur and around an hour to get there from Itarsi. A direct bus ride from Bhopal, which is 210 km away by road, is another option. By car, Nagpur and Pachmarhi are also connected. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation has begun operating luxurious buses that travel to Pachmarhi from Nagpur in eight hours.