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Pachmarhi

Coordinates:22°28′00″N78°24′40″E/ 22.4667°N 78.4110°E/22.4667; 78.4110
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Pachmarhi
Hill station
Handi Khoh Pachmarhi
Handi Khoh Pachmarhi
Nickname:
Queen of Satpura
Pachmarhi is located in Madhya Pradesh
Pachmarhi
Pachmarhi
Pachmarhi is located in India
Pachmarhi
Pachmarhi
Coordinates:22°28′00″N78°24′40″E/ 22.4667°N 78.4110°E/22.4667; 78.4110
CountryIndia
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictHoshangabad
Elevation
[1]
1,067 m (3,501 ft)
Languages
• OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30(IST)
PIN
461881
Telephone code+91 7578
Vehicle registrationMP-05
Nearest cityPipariya

Pachmarhiis ahill stationin theHoshangabad districtofMadhya Pradeshstateof centralIndia.It has been the location of acantonment(Pachmarhi Cantonment) since theBritish Raj.[2]The municipality is located in a valley of theSatpura Rangeand is widely known asSatpura ki Rani.( "Queen ofSatpura")

Pachmarhi has an altitude of 1067.Dhupgarh,the highest point (1,352 meters) inMadhya Pradeshand theSatpurarange, is located nearby. The town is wholly located within thePachmarhi Biosphere Reserveand theSatpura Tiger Reserve.

History[edit]

Pachmarhi contains several caves hilltop caves, and the community's name is believed to be derived from the Hindi wordsPanch( "five" ) andMarhi( "caves" ). According to a legend, these caves were built by fivePandavabrothers ofMahabharathaera during their thirteen years of exile[3]

The region was part of theBhonsle Kingdomand was later ruled by theMarathasin the 18th century.

It was later part of theGondikingdom of Bhagvat Singh in the 19th century, although there was no permanent settlement at that time. The origins of modern Panchmarhi can be traced back to 1857, when Captain James Forsyth of theBritish Armyand Subhedar Major Nathoo Ramji Powar noticed the plateau while en route toJhansi.[4]It quickly developed into ahill stationandsanatoriumfor British troops in theCentral Provincesof India, and Powar was made Kotwal. (a person in charge of the armoury)

In 1901, the year-round population was 3,020, with a population of double this number during the hot summer months. Pachmarhi served as thesummer capitalfor theCentral Provinces.

UNESCOadded the Pachmarhi area to its list ofBiosphere Reservesin May 2009, due to the many rare plant species in the vicinity. The total area ofPachmarhi Biosphere Reserveis 4981.72 km2,and it is located at latitude 22° 11’ to 22° 50’N and longitude 77° 47’ to 78° 52’E. The reserve spans parts of three civil districts, viz; Hoshangabad (59.55%), Chhindwara (29.19%) and Betul (11.26%). It includes three wildlife conservation units viz., Bori Sanctuary 485.72 km2), Satpura National Park (524.37 km2) and Pachmarhi Sanctuary (491.63 km2).[5][6]

Town[edit]

Pachmarhi is a small community, and most of its land area is under the administration of the Pachmarhi Cantonment Board, which serves theIndian Army.The IndianArmy Education Corps (AEC)are located in the community.

As of 2011 Indian census, Pachmarhi had a population of about 12,062. Most are employed by the army, or in forestry or tourism industries.

An airstrip and helipad located between the town and the mountain ofDhupgarh.The airstrip has been described as being seldom used, overrun with grass, and frequented by wild animals such as tigers andbison.

Climate[edit]

Pachmarhi's climate is mild, with temperatures ranging from warm to cool, with aKöppenand Geiger classification of Cwa. (humid subtropical) Summers have significantly more rainfall than winters. The town's average temperature is 21.7 °C and the average annual rainfall in is 2012 milimeters. May is the hottest month of the year, with an average temperature of 30.3 °C, while December is the coldest month of the year, with an average temperature of 15.5 °C.[7]

Climate data for Pachmarhi
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 30.6
(87.1) 		33
(91) 		36.1
(97.0) 		40
(104) 		40.6
(105.1) 		40.6
(105.1) 		37.4
(99.3) 		31
(88) 		35.6
(96.1) 		31.9
(89.4) 		29.5
(85.1) 		27.8
(82.0) 		40.6
(105.1)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.7
(72.9) 		25
(77) 		29.2
(84.6) 		33.7
(92.7) 		36.3
(97.3) 		31.7
(89.1) 		24.6
(76.3) 		24.1
(75.4) 		25.6
(78.1) 		26.5
(79.7) 		24.5
(76.1) 		23.2
(73.8) 		27.3
(81.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 8.9
(48.0) 		10.6
(51.1) 		15
(59) 		20.1
(68.2) 		24.3
(75.7) 		22.6
(72.7) 		19.9
(67.8) 		19.7
(67.5) 		19.2
(66.6) 		15
(59) 		9.9
(49.8) 		7.8
(46.0) 		16.1
(61.0)
Record low °C (°F) −2.8
(27.0) 		−0.6
(30.9) 		3.3
(37.9) 		8.9
(48.0) 		13
(55) 		15.2
(59.4) 		12.2
(54.0) 		13.4
(56.1) 		12.4
(54.3) 		6.7
(44.1) 		1.3
(34.3) 		−1.4
(29.5) 		−2.8
(27.0)
Averageprecipitationmm (inches) 23
(0.9) 		16
(0.6) 		17
(0.7) 		9
(0.4) 		12
(0.5) 		173
(6.8) 		640
(25.2) 		616
(24.3) 		423
(16.7) 		62
(2.4) 		13
(0.5) 		8
(0.3) 		2,012
(79.3)
Source: Climate data[7][8]

Tourism[edit]

Pandav Caves Pachmarhi
Sunset Point at Pachmarhi
Anglican Church at Pachmarhi was built around 1875 by the British.
Bee Fall
Sitting spot at Pachmarhi Lake

Pachmarhi has a significant tourist industry and there are numerous hotels as well as a few cottages and resorts.[9]Many tourists come to see the local cave pavements, some of which are estimated to be 10,000 years old.[10]Tourists also tend to visit the Pandav caves and the local wilderness, much of which is preserved due to governmental limitations on new construction. Many visitors also go paragliding and boating.

Some of the places of tourist interest there are:

  • Rajat Prapat(large waterfall)
  • Bee Fall
  • Bada Mahadev
  • Gupt Mahadev
  • Chauragarh (Shiv devotees come here in huge numbers duringMahashivratri)
  • Dhupgarh(the highest peak of the Satpuras and Madhya Pradesh)
  • Handi Khoh (deep valley)
  • Apsara Falls (fairy pool)
  • Jatashankar(stalagmite-filled cave in a deep ravine)
  • Dutchess Fall
  • Pachmarhi Hill (whole view of Pachmarhi City)
  • Pansy Pool
  • Waters Meet
  • Picadilly Circus
  • Patharchatta
  • Crumps Crag
  • Lady Robertson's View
  • Colletin Crag
  • Mount Rosa
  • Reechgarh
  • Rajendra Giri (gardens with natural scenery)
  • Bansri Vihar
  • Little Fall
  • Naagdwari
  • Draupadi Kund
  • Twynham Pool
  • Chhota Mahadev
  • Nandigad

Many visitors also come to visit the National Adventure Institute, which hosts a variety of adventure training camps.

Wildlife[edit]

The Satpura Tiger Reserve contains several large mammal species, including thetiger,leopard,wild boar,gaur (Bos gaurus),chital deer (Axis axis),muntjac deer,sambar deer (Cervus unicolor),andrhesus macaques.

The endemic fauna also includeschinkara,nilgai,wild dogs, theIndian wolf,bison,Indian giant squirrels,and flying squirrels.

Biosphere[edit]

The forests of Pachmarhi have many fruit trees such as mangoes, jamun, custard fruit, and lesser-known local fruits such as khatua, tendu, chunna, khinni, and chaar. Oak and blue pine are also abundant, and additionally, the forest is also known for having many medicinal plants and herbs.

Dhupgarh[edit]

The Satpura Range's highest point is 1,352 m. It's well-known for its sunrise and sunset views. At night, one can see the lights of neighbouring towns such asItarsi.The summit can be reached by road or by foot.

Chauragarh[edit]

Trishuls at Chauragarh

This is the third highest peak in the Satpura ranges. It is a pilgrimage site with Lord Siva's temple at the top. The Chauragarh fort there was built by kingSangram Shahof theGond dynasty.It was developed by SenaSahebSubha Janoji Maharaj of Nagpur। from the Maratha Era the Pilgrimage from Nagpur Start।. It is also a widely known spot for sunrise viewing. During the festivities of Nagpanchami and Mahashivratri, devotees flock to Chauragarh temple in large numbers, leaving about 2 lakhtrishulsas offerings which are kept in front of the temple and also in the way of the temple.

Bee Hill and Bee Falls[edit]

This is a waterfall in Pachmarhi. It is so named because from a distance the waterfall sounds like a bee. Bee Falls takes its name from bees since this place is famous for honeybees.

Dutchess Fall[edit]

This waterfall is the most remote.[citation needed]There areDoctor Fishin the pool made by the waterfall. The road to this waterfall is extreme, with very steep inclinations. There is straight downward trekking of 1 km.

PanarPani[edit]

Panarpani has a natural freshwater lake with forest around it.

Sangam[edit]

This is a conflux of mountain streams behindDhupgarh.The water in these streams is crystal clear in all seasons except of course autumn.

Jatashankar and Mahadev caves[edit]

These are mountain caves with fresh water dripping from them. Mountains feed the streams with fresh water, that they soak in during autumn. As the name suggests, these caves and many others are the abode oflord Siva.

Silver Falls[edit]

Also called Rajat Prapat/Big Fall. The falls drop over 2800 feet through the gorge, leaving a silver streak behind that gives its name[citation needed].

Apsara Vihar[edit]

Water fall Apsara Vihar (Fairy Pool)

This is a mountain stream that creates a natural water pool, cascades and waterfall in its course.[citation needed]

Other waterfalls[edit]

Pachmarhi's ecosystem includes other waterfalls such as Little Fall.

New year event in Pachmarhi utsav

Every year from 25 to 31 December, Pachmarhi utsav is organised by govt. Of Mp. In which various celebrities have been called to perform stage shows at utsav ground and various places. At the end of 31 an event is organised by local association Pachmarhi Partyan Mitra and MARRS

Film location[edit]

Access[edit]

Pachmarhi is connected fromHoshangabad,Bhopal,Itarsi,Chhindwara,Gadarwara,Narsinghpur,Indore,Jabalpur.Buses start fromRani KamalapatiISBT of Bhopal and generally take close to 5–6 hours. From Indore it takes 10–11 hours via Bhopal to reach Pachmarhi. The buses move through different towns likeHoshangabad,Chhindwara,Makhan Nagar,SohagpurandPipariya.The road's name is State Highway 19, and its name changes to State Highway 19A from the village of Matkuli to Pachmarhi. Matkuli is trijunction of Pipariya-Chhindwara-Pachmarhi way, and Pachmarhi is nearest from here, about 28 km. Pipariya is the nearest railhead, many trains on Mumbai-Kolkata route stop at Pipariya..Itarsi Junctionis also a major railhead near Pachmari.Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporationbuses are available for Pachmarhi fromIndore,Bhopal.

Transport[edit]

The nearest airport isBhopal.The nearest railway station isPipariya railway station.

References[edit]

  1. ^"Pachmarhi – the Saucer Shaped Valley | TravelDest".20 July 2010.Archivedfrom the original on 17 June 2012.Retrieved21 June2012.
  2. ^"Pachmarhi, Jewel in the crown of Central India".Times of India.Archivedfrom the original on 13 December 2013.Retrieved25 December2021.
  3. ^Rongmei, Precious (5 September 2023)."Pandava Caves that gave Pachmarhi in Madhya Pradesh its name".The Times of India.Retrieved7 July2024.
  4. ^Pachmarhi Travel Guide.Goodearth Publications. 2009. p. 6.ISBN978-81-87780-95-3.Archivedfrom the original on 14 February 2017.Retrieved5 October2016.
  5. ^"Three Indian sites added to UNESCO list of biosphere reserves".Sify.27 May 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 28 October 2014.Retrieved30 May2009.
  6. ^"UNESCO Designates 22 New Biosphere Reserves".Environment News Service. 27 May 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 3 March 2016.Retrieved30 May2009.
  7. ^ab"Pachmarhi climate: Average Temperature, weather by month, Pachmarhi weather averages - Climate-Data.org".en.climate-data.org.Archivedfrom the original on 22 June 2019.Retrieved25 December2021.
  8. ^"Archived copy"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 16 March 2014.Retrieved25 January2014.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ^"How to Reach | Pachmari Tour".Retrieved18 February2022.
  10. ^"International attention for Pachmarhi rock art".Hindustan Times.12 September 2012.Retrieved4 April2022.

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