Pachmarhi - Madhya Pradesh
Pachmarhi, also recognized
as Satpura ki Rani, it is a hill station in Madhya Pradesh. There are many
waterfalls available, like, Apsara Vihar, the Bee Fall etc. Leopards and Indian
bison live in Satpura National Park. The ancient Pandav Caves are a group of 5 residences
cut out of sandstone on a hill.
Day 1
Satpura National Park
Satpura National Park is
situated in Hoshangabad and is renowned for its exquisite flora – the reni pani
vines and fauna, namely, tigers, the black buck, sloth bear, leopard, dhole,
Indian gaur and giant squirrel.
Apsara Vihar
Apsara Vihar is a set of
gushing waterfalls that form a shallow pool of water below. The term ‘Apsara
Vihar’ literally translates to a fairy pool. The story goes that when English
women would take a bath in the pool, the locals thought they were fairies and
hence named it ‘Apsara Vihar’.
Bee Falls
Bee Falls are a charming
set of big and small waterfalls in Pachmarhi that provide drinking water to the
whole city. The falls flow through the lush green forests and are frequented by
nature enthusiasts.
Jatashankar Temple
The Jatashankar Temple
sits inside a cave in Pachmarhi. According to legend, it is believed to be the
haunt of Lord Shiva when he was hiding from Bhasmasur. The caves are very
popular among pilgrims.
Priyadarshini Point
Also known as the Forsyth
Point, Priyadarshini Point was discovered by Captain Forsyth in 1857. The point
is famous for its incredible scenery that gives a bird’s eye view of the whole
city.
Dhoopgarh
Dhoopgarh is a beautiful
hill top and represents the highest point of the Satpura Range. The point is
famous for mesmeric views of sunrise and the sunset.
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