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Pachmarhi
Pachmarhi
1,067 m
Altitude
Only
Hill Station in MP
50+
Waterfalls & Caves
5
Pandava Caves
About Pachmarhi
MP's gentle hill station in the Satpuras
Pachmarhi is the only hill station in Madhya Pradesh, nestled in the Satpura range at 1,067 metres. The plateau was discovered by British officer Captain James Forsyth in 1857.
Around the cantonment lie caves, waterfalls and viewpoints — Pandava Caves, Bee Falls, Apsara Vihar, Dhoopgarh and Jata Shankar — all in the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
At a Glance
Key facts and the best way to experience Pachmarhi
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Location
Hoshangabad District, MP
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Famous For
MP's only hill station, caves, waterfalls
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Best Season
Year-round; monsoon is most scenic
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Time Needed
2–3 days
Heritage & Legacy
A timeline of devotion, history and natural majesty
Mahabharata Legend
The Pandava Caves are believed to be where the Pandavas sheltered during exile.
1857 — British Discovery
Captain James Forsyth discovers the plateau as a summer retreat.
Colonial Cantonment
Pachmarhi develops as a cantonment with Anglican church and golf course.
1999 — Biosphere Reserve
Part of India's first Biosphere Reserve, protecting Satpura ecology.
Modern Pachmarhi
MP Tourism's flagship hill destination.
Top Attractions in Pachmarhi
Must-see places on your visit
Pandava Caves
Five ancient sandstone caves from the 5th–6th century.
Bee Falls (Jamuna Prapat)
A perennial waterfall plunging into a turquoise pool.
Dhoopgarh Sunset
At 1,350 m, the highest point in central India.
Pandava Caves
Bee Falls
Dhoopgarh
Jata Shankar
Apsara Vihar
Handi Khoh
Christ Church (1875)
Rajat Prapat
How to Reach Pachmarhi
Well connected by road, rail and air across Madhya Pradesh
By Train
Nearest station is Pipariya (52 km); Itarsi (100 km) is a major junction.
By Air
Nearest airport is Bhopal — Raja Bhoj (210 km); Jabalpur (220 km).
By Bus / Road
Direct MP state buses from Bhopal, Indore, Pipariya and Jabalpur.
Places of Interest
Explore curated experiences around Pachmarhi
Plan Your Pachmarhi Trip Today
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Certificate of Excellence for Year 2016
Certificate of Excellence for Year 2017
Certificate of Excellence for Year 2018
With Hon'ble Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan
Awarded by M.P Govt from last years
