This ‘Saucer’ shaped valley is known as walker’s paradise which is just 195 km from Bhopal.It is said that the visit to Bhopal is incomplete if one has not visited Panchmarhi. It was first discovered by James Forsyth, captain of Bengal Lancers in 1857. This delightful paradise is located admits Satpura Hills at a height of 1,067 mts above sea level.
Sheltered in a saucer-shaped plateau and bordered by red sandstone hills, Panchmarhi is known as the Queen of Satpuras. This hill station occupies the highest point in Madhya Pradesh; it is an offbeat hilly retreat with unspoiled wilderness and more or less untouched terrains. Deep gorges, dense forests, streams, cascading waterfalls and groves of sal and bamboo add to Panchmarhi's natural beauty. Panchmarhi also offers nostalgic remains of colonial architecture. The Stone Age paintings in the cave shelters of Mahadeo Hills are another attraction here. The area is also a pilgrim centre with shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva hidden in deep ravines and cliffs.
There are many places of interest to visit in Panchmarhi and every spot her has its own story to tell. The tourists spots most visited in Panchmarhi are the Bison Lodge and Museum, Pandav Caves, Bee Falls, Chauragarh Shrine, Jata Shankar Temple, Priyadarshini Point, Catholic Church, Christ Church and Handi Khoh
How to Reach: Bhopal is the nearest airport from Panchmarhi. Pipariya is the closest railhead to Panchmarhi, which is about 47 kilometers away. Panchmarhi is well connected by road to Nagpur, Bhopal and Pipariya.
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