A Trip to the Highlands of Central India: Decoding a 3-Day Trip to Pachmarhi

Pachmarhi is a popular tourist destination in central India. Known for its rich history and heritage, Pachmarhi is a place that every history buff needs to visit. Also, there are several temples that need to be visited by all those planning a trip to Pachmarhi. Right from Dhoopgarh to Bee Falls, there are several exciting places in Pachmarhi that need to be tried out by touring parties and families alike.

Apart from all of its stunning natural beauty, Pachmarhi is also known for its peaceful look and feel. Book Pachmarhi hotels as soon as possible because Pachmarhi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh and it becomes difficult to get a hotel booked in Pachmarhi the moment tourist season gets underway.

All those planning to travel to Pachmarhi can get hotels in Pachmarhi booked online. Also, it would be better if all travel arrangements are also made beforehand.

Here is a three-day itinerary that would come in handy for all those who plan on visiting Pachmarhi anytime soon.

Day 1:

Travelling to Pachmarhi should not be difficult as the region is well connected to other parts of the country. A journey to Pachmarhi from Delhi by train is going to be long. It takes around 12 hours for people to reach Pachmarhi from Delhi. Also, a journey by train is going be quite cost effective.

A regular train journey to Pachmarhi would cost somewhere around INR 1200 to 1500. However, if reaching the destination quickly is atop your mind, then travelling by air is the ideal way to about things. The nearest airport to Pachmarhi is Jabalpur, which is located at a distance of about 260 kms. Private taxis and cabs can be booked from the airport itself to reach Pachmarhi.

As soon as you reach Pachmarhi, make it a point to barge into the nearest hotel to get yourself up and running. A journey spanning 12 hours is bound to rob you of all your energies. Therefore, it is always a good idea to book a Pachmarhi hotel beforehand in order to lighten yourself up. There is no shortage of hotels in Pachmarhi as the place happens to be an immensely popular hill station. Finding budget hotels in Pachmarhi isn’t going to be a tedious task either. You just need to know where to find a hotel.

So, to begin with, you can explore Apsara Vihar, which consists of forest cover and beautiful hills. Also, the waterfall found in the region happens to be a sight to behold. It is majestic, to say the least, and provides the visitors with ample visual relief. Those wanting to explore the place can hire a gypsy in order to roam around.

Apsara Vihar offers the tourists with an opportunity to trek and hike. So, you can say that all of the adventurers would love to pay this ‘heavenly’ place a visit.

Up next, is yet another waterfall that needs to be visited without fail. Bee Falls is yet another splendid natural wonder that needs to be visited at least once by all of the nature lovers out there. Set in the dense forests of Pachmarhi, this waterfall is not just a visual spectacle, but also a popular trekking destination.

Much like most other destinations in Pachmarhi, Bee Falls also involves trekking and climbing.  It is advisable to book a hotel near Bee Falls and/or Apsara Vihar to enjoy a hearty good vacation with friends and family. Hotels in Pachmarhi near Apsara Vihar are there to be found if you know where and how to search for them.

Day 2:

Do make it a point to visit the Pachmarhi Lake. If you are someone who wishes for peace and silence, then the lake @ Pachmarhi is just the destination for you. Speed boats can be hired by all those who wish to indulge in water sports. Moreover, visit this place during one of those summer evenings and you’d come across a mesmerising sunset. Also, hotels in Pachmarhi near the lake can be booked beforehand by going online.

Also, do visit the Pandav Caves of Pachmarhi. It is a place of immense historical importance and all those having a taste for history and the legend of the Mahabharata can give these caves a visit. It needs to be noted that visitors visiting these caves cannot click photographs (once inside). Hotels in Pachmarhi near the ‘Pandav Caves’ can be found with ease.

Moving on, Pachmarhi has an immensely rich and diverse cuisine that should definitely be tried out by the visitors. All those wanting to get a taste of authentic Maharashtrian and Gujarati food can give Pachmarhi a try. Apart from the authentic Maharashtrian food, you would also be able to find Chinese, Bengali and Continental cuisines in Pachmarhi. Return to your hotel in Pachmarhi after spending a memorable day out of doors and brace yourself for your final day in Pachmarhi.

Day 3

Travel to the tallest point of the Satpura Range, i.e. Dhoopgarh. The point is a popular tourist attraction and is known for its refreshing look and feel. The unset point located somewhere in the hills should not be missed by those who wish to capture a set of stunning photographs. The place is known for its thick and dense forest cover.

The place is known for the blanket of serenity that tends to engulf the entire region. It is a place that is ideal for those who want to spend some time while introspecting.

After visiting Dhoopgarh, it would be great for the tourists to visit Chauragarh, which is a popular religious destination dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of rage and destruction.

Do make it a point to visit the Chauragarh Fort as well, which lies at a distance of about 135 kms from Pachmarhi. However, if you are feeling a bit tired, skip it. Also, it is a great idea to go for budget hotels in Pachmarhi as the place is filled with many of these.

That’s how a trip to Pachmarhi should look like.

Happy journey, folks!