Pachmarhi

Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh

FREE Entry 4.7/5 Nature

About This Location

Pachmarhi, at 1,067m in the Satpura Range, is Madhya Pradesh's sole hill station and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Bee Falls (35m cascade), Apsara Vihar (Fairy Pool), Duchess Falls, Pandava Caves (ancient rock shelters), and the stunning Jata Shankar cave temple make it a diverse photoshoot destination. The dense Satpura forest creates jungle atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Central India.

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Photography Highlights

  • Bee Falls cascade
  • Apsara Vihar fairy pool
  • Pandava Caves ancient rock shelters
  • Jata Shankar cave temple
  • Satpura forest canopy drives

Pro Photography Tips

  • Monsoon triples the waterfall flow but makes roads tricky
  • The forest drives are excellent for candid shots
  • Bee Falls is crowded weekends — visit Tuesday/Wednesday

How to Reach

47 km from Pipariya station (Howrah–Mumbai main line). Buses from Bhopal (210 km).

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Quick Facts

Entry Fee

Free (Satpura NP entry ₹60)

Best Time to Visit

October to March (post-monsoon green is lush)

Location

Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh

Category

Nature

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