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| Priyadarshini (Pachmarhi) |
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 emboided in it's churches and colonial architecture.
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| Jamuna Prapat (Pachmarhi) |
A spectacular fall in the stream which provides drinking water to Pachmarhi. The bathing pools above the fall are very popular.
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| Handi Khoh (Pachmarhi) |
Pachmarhi's most impressive ravine has a 300 ft high precipice and dramatically steep sides.
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| Apsara Vihar & Rajat Pratap (Pachmarhi) |
Also known as the fairy pool and the big fall, Apsara Vihar & Rajat Pratap serves as an ideal picnic and adventure spots. The pool is shallow, deepening only towards the base of the fall.
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| Irene Pool (Pachmarhi) |
This pool was discovered by Irene Bose. The route upstream leads to a cave, through which the stream goes underground and then over a khud in a series of falls.
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| Mahadeo (Pachmarhi) |
Regarded as holy for countless generations, Mahadeo hill has a shrine with an idol of Lord Shiva and an impressive Shiv-linga. Here chhota Mahadeo is a narrow point in the valley with rocks overhanging a stream and a small spring from which water cascades down.
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| Jata Shankar (Pachmarhi) |
A sacred cave under a mass of loose boulders in which the Jambu Dweep stream has it's source. A rocky formation of this place resembles the matted locks of Lord Shiva.
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| Dhoopgarh (Pachmarhi) |
The highest point in the Satpura range, with a magnificient view of the surrounding ranges. A very popular spot for viewing sunset.
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| Pandav Caves (Pachmarhi) |
Five ancient dwellings excavated in the sandstone rock in a low hill. Pachmarhi derieves it's name from these caves which once provided sanctuary to the five Pandav brothers.
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| Catholic Church (Pachmarhi) |
Built in 1892 by the British, it is a blend of French and Irish architecture. It's Belgium stained-glass windows add rare attraction and beauty to the building. There is a cemetrey attached to it with graves dated from 1875.
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| Christ Church (Pachmarhi) |
Built in 1875 by the British, this church is generally regarded as the most beautiful small church, with a fascinating architecture in Madhya Pradesh.
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| Satpura National Park (Around Pachmarhi) |
Satpura National Park was set up in the year 1981. With an area of about 524 sq km it has a variety of flora, fauna and wildlife.
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| The Cave Shelters (Pachmarhi) |
There are some of the best cave shelters around Pachmarhi. Famous for it's paintings they are an important tourist spot.
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