Tourist Attraction In Panchmarhi :

Panchmari is a place that has made a distinctive place for itself amongst the most popular hill stations in India. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of city life and desperately seek a break from its hectic schedule, just head straight to Panchmari. The Tourist Attractions in Panchmari will definitely help you to get over the drudgery of everyday existence.

There is something special about Panchmari. It is well protected from the onslaught of modern civilization and has managed to retain its old world charm. Discovered in 1862 by Captain J Forysth, Panchmari is the ideal holiday destination for all who want to spend quality time in the lap of nature. It has derived its name from its five rock cut temples. Legend has it that the Pandavas dwelt in these caves. Paintings which date back to the prehistoric times are seen in these caves.

The picturesque landscape of Panchmari provides a lot of joy to all its visitors. Everything is in perfect harmony with nature. The sal and gular trees, the numerous cascades, the lofty hills create a near magical effect. No sound can be heard but the rustling of the leaves, the chirping of the birds and the ripples of the brooks.

The peaceful and tranquil surroundings of Panchmari will give you a kind of solitudal bliss that is hard to find anywhere else.

There are many Tourist Attractions in Panchmari that you will surely like to visit. They are overwhelmingly beautiful and will remain in your minds all your life. Nature has bestowed it with a lot of stunning scenery.

Some of the Tourist Attractions in Panchmari are as follows :

Priyadarshini (Forsyth Point) :
This vantage viewing point marks the place from where Pachmarhi was discovered by Captain Forsyth in 1857. The British developed Pachmarhi as a resort and their influence is embodied in its churches and colonial architecture.

Jamuna Prapat (Bee Fall) :
A spectacular fall in the stream which provides drinking water to Pachmarhi. The bathing pools above the fall are very popular.

Handi Khoh :
Pachmarhi's most impressive ravine has a 300 feet high precipice and dramatically steep sides

Rajat Prapat (Big Fall) :
Those seeking adventure will find it in this ten-minute walk over rocks and boulders from Apsara Vihar to the top of Rajat Prapat, the 'big fall'.

Jalawataran (Duchess Falls) :
The descent is steep and the trek strenuous for almost all of the 4 km to the base of the fall's first cascade.

Mahadeo :
Regarded as holy for countless of generations, Mahadeo hill has a shrine with an idol of Lord Shiva and an impressive Shivlinga. On the East side of the hill is an excellent cave shelter with beautiful cave paintings.

Pandav Caves :
Five ancient dwellings excavated in the sandstone rock in a low hill. Pachmarhi derives its name from these caves which, as the legend goes, once provided sanctuary to the five Pandav brothers. These caves are now protected monuments.

Christ Church :
Built in 1875 by the British, this Church's architecture is fascinating; its 'sanctum-sanctorum' has a hemispherical dome on top with its ribs ending with faces of angels. The stained glass panes adorning the walls and rear of the altar were imported from Europe. They present a gorgeous view as the sun rays pass through them. The nave of the church does not contain even a single pillar for support. The baptismal font is a rare brass piece and the bell is as old as the church and its chimes can be heard from a long distance.

The Cave Shelters :
Some of the best cave shelters and groups of shelters around Pachmarhi are: Dhuandhar, approached from the footpath to Apsara Vihar, the paintings mostly in white include a group of archers with the typical Gond bun and hooped earrings. Bharat Neer (Dorothy Deep), has well executed animal paintings and when excavated in the 1930s yielded many pottery shards and microliths. Asthachal (Monte Rosa), there are four shelters with paintings, comparatively early linear drawings. 

How to reach Panchmarhi :

The nearest airport is at Bhopal which is at a distance of 195 km from Panchmari. Bhopal is well linked to Delhi, Mumbai, Indore and Gwalior. From Bhopal, you can avail of buses to reach Panchmari. The road network is very good and links Panchmari to other places like Nagpur, Chhindwara and Pipariya. Pipariya is also the nearest railway station and is about 47 km away from Panchmari.