Pachmarhi, also known as Satpura ki Rani, is a hill station in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Its many waterfalls include Apsara Vihar, with its calm pool, and soaring, single-drop Silver Fall nearby. The Bee Fall tumbles over a jagged rock face to the northwest. Leopards and Indian bison live in Satpura National Park. The ancient Pandav Caves are a group of 5 dwellings cut out of sandstone on a hill.
The Jata Shankar cave houses a Hindu shrine, while hillside cave shelters such as Harper’s Cave contain wall paintings. The Handi Khoh viewpoint overlooks a dramatic, forested gorge with craggy cliffs. To the north, Bison Lodge was constructed by British army Captain James Forsyth when he explored the area in the 1800s. It now contains a museum with displays on local natural history. Priyadarshini Point (Forsyth Point) offers views over a vast, tree-covered valley and its peaks. A trail leads up to the high summit of Dhupgarh lookout, to the northwest.
When to Visit: May–Jun and Oct–Dec are popular times to visit the hill station. Pachmarhi’s altitude gives it a relatively mild climate, although Mar–Jun can be quite hot. Nov–Jan is cool with some chilly low temperatures. Monsoon season runs Jul–Sep. Pachmarhi Utsav (Dec) is an annual multi-day festival with craft stalls, art shows and local food.