A hill station in the heart of India, Pachmarhi

Pachmarhi, a hill station which many south indians may have never heard of, was a pure surprise to us during this MP trip.

When temperature in MP went as high as 45 degree, we took solace at the only hill station in MP.

We boarded our train in Bhopal to head to Pipariya from where we hired a Jeep to Queen of Satpura, Pachmarhi.

While driving from Pipariya to Pachmarhi, the climate was so awesome that made us instantly fall in love with this hillstation. 

Our time in Pachmarhi was one awesome experience. We did from Hiking to Waterfalls hopping to Cave hunting in Pachmarhi. 

Here's a glimpse on what all you can do too.

Walk down the steps and then through a jungle to treat yourself with various view points.

Wow! The valley below

And further trek to the Apsara Vihar or Silver falls.

Spend your time learning swimming in the pool formed by the Silver falls or Jump in Joy into the spine chilling pool of water.

Apsara Vihar

Climb up the well laid steps of Pandav caves to take in the pleasure of aerial view of the valley and well maintained garden.

The legend has that these carved caves are of 1000 years ago, which had been the residence of Pandavas during their exile.

Aerial view from Pandav caves

Take the steps down to a cave where a naturally formed Stalgamite Linga(Calcium deposit spurned in the form of Linga) is worshipped.

Another Interesting part of the cave is that it get submerged during heavy monsoons.

Janta Shankar Cave

Shower your soul wet in the highest waterfall of Madhya Pradesh. Here's MP presenting to you Bee Fall. Water in the falls is terribly cold even in extreme summer.

Explore a secluded cave on your own. When you start trekking down the cave, you will be treated with some excellent flora and fauna.  Go after closing time for treating yourself to a creepy cave. 

Grand Canyon of India!

Such interesting view point? Loved this frame with half moon night scene from the view point.

Bored of High rise temples?? Temples inside the caves of Pachmarhi will give you a different perspective.

Cross the narrow passage of the cave (Just enough to walk sideways for one person at a time) to offer prayers to Gupt Mahadev (The Hidden Lord Shiva).

Hidden Lord Shiva inside a cave

Go on a Creepy walk along the Begum Palace. The then palace, now a ruin. Such is life.

Palace? Ruin?

Treat yourself to the impressive view of 300 feet gorge accompanied by the sounds of gushing water below.

Handi Khoh

From waterfalls hopping to caves hunting, the time we spent in Pachmarhi was so surreal.

The Queen of satpura was indeed splendid.

This hill station is definitely on my upcoming monsoon travels. I want to see this hill station adorning the freshly painted green after rain flicks it's magic wand on this paradise.

Tips -

Best way to get around in Pachmarhi is by using a shared Gypsy

Every hotel has a package for hiring Gypsy. (Don't forget to negotiate the gypsy price)

Carry warm clothes as it gets colder by night.