Pachmarhi, a unique hill station in the lap of Satpura, complete package of tourism with faith, nature darshan, and adventure;
Pachmarhi is a unique hill station situated in the lap of Satpura in Madhya Pradesh. Here Mahadev, the God of Gods, is seated in a cave. Dozens of waterfalls and sunset points give a glimpse of nature. There are also adventure sports. Patalkot and hot water pools can also be visited.
New Year is starting. In the festive atmosphere, you must have prepared or are planning to travel and would be looking for a destination that is a package of various dimensions of tourism. One such option is Pachmarhi. This unique hill station situated amidst the hills of Satpura in Madhya Pradesh offers an unforgettable experience of spending time in the company of nature with religion-faith and the thrill of adventure sports.
The flowing waterfalls and natural scenes amidst the natural temples of Mahadev are simply mesmerizing. Many of you must have visited this place before, but you might not have experienced the journey here in this way. If you are not able to welcome the new year, then after some time you can include it in your tourism plan.
Come to Mahadev's second house
Pachmarhi, which is called the second home of Mahadev after Kailasa, has not one but many such big caves whose vastness amazes the tourists. In some cases, not only have Shivlings appeared naturally, but they are anointed by nature itself throughout the year.
This place with mountains, dense forests, and caves fascinates as well as thrills. According to belief, when Bhasmasur wanted to use the power he had received as a boon from Lord Shiva, Mahadev turned to the caves of Pachmarhi itself. It is said that since then there are Shivlings in these caves whose continuous consecration is going on.
Pandavas spent in exile
Suresh Patwa, who has written a book on Pachmarhi, says that geographically, there are three major mountains Dhupgarh, Chauragarh, and Mahadev Parvat. Between these three is the plateau of Pachmarhi. According to folklore, the Pandavas had spent some time in exile here. During this, he built five machines (huts) for himself. For this reason, its name got corrupted from Panchmarhi to Pachmarhi.
These are the main religious places
Jata Shankar: Jatashankar is the first place on entering Pachmarhi. To reach this cave, one and a half km away from the bus stand, one has to descend in the foothills between two steep mountains. On reaching the cave about one and a half km down, one can see clear water seeping from the mountains. Here there are many Shivling in the middle of the water. The amazing atmosphere makes the devotees feel like being in a different world.
Mahadev Cave: Vishal Mahadev cave is situated 15 km away from Pachmarhi. Several viewpoints, Handi Khoh and Priyadarshini Sunset Point on the hilly way to reach here increase the enjoyment of the journey manifold. About 50 meters deep, this cave is filled with water in the middle. Shivling is situated at the end of the cave, on which water keeps falling naturally.
Gupta Mahadev: Mahadev has a temple in a 40 feet deep cave built between two steep rocks. The entrance and further passage of the cave are so narrow that only one person can go through them. In such a situation, seven to eight people go inside at a time and when they come out, the next group gets admission. The cave widens inside where the idol of Lord Ganesha is installed along with the Shivling.
Chandigarh: There is an attractive temple of Lord Shiva here. Built at an altitude of 1,326 meters, the way to this temple is difficult, for which one has to climb 1,300 steps, but the view that one sees on reaching the top takes away all the tiredness. Trishul is visible all around the grand temple situated on the top. Trishul is offered here after the request made to the Lord is fulfilled. Many devotees are found trekking with heavy trishuls. The journey to this place takes more than half a day.
alluring waterfalls
Bee Fall, Rajat Fall, Reech Fall, and Duchess Fall are the major waterfalls that flow throughout the year. Patwa says that Pachmarhi is such a tourist destination where waterfalls erupt from every hill during the rainy season. The sunset point of Dhupgarh, the highest peak of Madhya Pradesh is also wonderful. The beauty of the rose garden is also unique.
Hot Kund and Patalkot are also near
Tourists can also take a bath in the medicated water of the natural hot water pool in Choti and Badi Anahoni near Matkuli. One can also feel the tribal culture along with the beauty of Tamia and the views of Patalkot Valley. Both these places are at a distance of 30-40 km from Pachmarhi.
Arrive like this and stay here
The nearest airport to Pachmarhi is Bhopal, about 200 km away. And the nearest railway station is Pipariya, from where Pachmarhi is only 50 kilometers away. By road, regular bus services are available from Pipariya, Narmadapuram, Itarsi, Bhopal, and Indore. You can also come by private vehicle.
