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(Forsyth Point) :
This vantage viewirng 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.
Apsara Vihar (Fairy Pool)
Easily accessible from Jai Stambh, this fairy pool is an ideal picnic
spot for families with small childred, since the pool is shallow,
deepening only towards the base of the fall.
Rajat Prapat (Bipg Fall) :
Those seeking adventure will find it in this ten - minute walk over
rocks and boulders from Apsara Vihar to the top of Rajat Pratap,
the 'big fall'.
Irene Pool :
This pool was discovered by Irene Bose, wife of Justice Vivian Bose,
and named after her. The route upstream leads to a cave, through
which the stream goes underground and then over a khud in a series
of falls.
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.
Sunder kund (Saunder's Pool):
Crossing the stream below Duchess Falls and following a footpath
about 2.5 km in a south-westerly direction brings one to a huge
rocky pool in the Jambu Dwip stream, an excellent place for swimming.
Mahadeo :
Regrded as holy for countless 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 paintings.
Chhota Mahadeo :
Revered as a sacred spot, this is a narrow point in the valley with
rocks overhanging a stream and a small spring from which water cascades
down.
Chauragarh :
4 km from Mahadeo, it is one of Satpura's prominent landmarks, and
the sacred summit is crowned with emblems of Mahadeo worship.
Jata Shankar :
A sacred cave under a mass of loose boulders in which the Jambu
Dwip stream has its source. A rocky formation of this place resembles
the matted locks of Lord Shiva.
Dhoopgarh :
The highest point in the Satpura range, with a magnificent view
of the surrounding ranges. A very popular spot for viewing sunset.
Pandav Caves :
Five ancient dwellings excavated in the sndstone 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.
Tridhara (Piccadily Circus):
A popular picnic spot where two streams meet in a juction.
Vanshree Vhar (Pansy Pool) :
A beautiful spot on he Denwa stream, cool and shady among trees,
ferns and semi - tropical vegetation.
Reechhgarh :
A wonderful natural amphitheatre in the rock, approached through
a cave - like entrance on the south - side.
Sangam (Fuller's Khud - Waters Meet):
This is the owest of the picnic spots on the Denwa and offers fairly
good bathing pools both below and above the meeting of the waters.
Catholic Church :
Built in 1892 by the British, the Catholic Church is a blend of
French and Irish architecture. Its Belgium stained-glass windows
add rare attraction and beauty to the building. The Church has a
cemetery attached to it and graves date from 1859, World War I and
II.
Christ Church :
Built in 1875 by the British, this church is generally regarded
as the most beautiful small church in Madhya Pardesh. The Church's
architecture is fascinating; its 'sanctum-sanctorm's 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 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.
Satpura National Park:
Set up in 1981, Satpura National Park is 524 sq. km. In area. It
spreads through a dense forest of evergreen sal, teak and bamboo.
The high peaks of Dhoopgarh and Mahadeo, Bori's legendary teak and
bamboo forests, Pachmarhi's fascinating natural beauty of deep valleys,
high mountains, rivulets, waterfalls and Tawa's vast reservoir combine
to give this park unique beauty and breathtaking variety of attractions.
The Park is home to the bison, tiger, panther, bear, four-horned
deer, blue-bull and rich variety of birds.
Bison Lodge:
Constructed in 1862, the Bison Lodge is the oldest house in Pachmarhi.
It now houses a beautiful museum depicting the rich flora and fauna
of Pachmarhi.
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 hoped earrings.
Bhrant Neer (Dorothy Deep) :
It has well executed animal paintings and, when excavated in the
1930s, yielded many pottery shards and microliths. Astachal (Monte
Rosa) : There are four shelters with paintings, comparatively early
linear drawings. Along the northern side of Jambu Dwip valley are
some six shelters with many paintings of animals and human figures,
including a detailed battle scene.
Harper's Cave, so named because of one of its paintings - a man
seated and playing a harp is close to the Jata Shankar Shrine. The
Chieftain's Cave derives its name from a battle scene showing two
chieftains on horses. A terrace that runs the length of the south,
south-east and east faces of Kites Crag has some fine cave paintings,
the majority of which are in white or outlined in red.
