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is a Short break itinerary that covers wildlife reserve of Pench and hill station
of Pachmarhi. Pench is a tiger reserve and offers excellent birding (Park open
Oct-June). Pachmarhi (2500 ft) is an all-season destination offering a relaxed
ambience and a hill station feel. Suggested
Itinerary (This is an indicative itinerary,
Sequence of the activities may vary and depend on prevailing weather condition
and guest preferences) Day
1 : Arrive at Nagpur (Railway station and Airport) and Proceed to Pench (90 kms
- 2 hours). Evening Park Safari. Day 2: Leave for Pachmarhi (170 kms) after
Morning Jeep Safari and breakfast. Reach by evening Day 3 and 4: Either relax
at Pachmarhi and take long walks and do boating or go for sightseeing around the
pachmarhi which is known for its waterfalls and view points.. Day 5: Proceed
to onward journey either from Pipariya (Railway station at 46 kms) or Bhopal (Airport
at 200 kms) Extension: Accommodation
Option - Pench - Pachmarhi
- Bhopal Sightseeing
Options Pachmarhi
(State : Madhya Pradesh, Category - Hill Station, Height - 2500 ft) - Pachmarhi
is a British era hill station situated on a plateau sporting large open areas,
lawns, greenery and a lake (For boating). Around Pachmarhi there are number of
temples, waterfalls and trekking routes that makes it a popular destination for
everyone. *
Priyadarshini, (Forsyth Point) - 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 embodied in its churches and colonial
architecture. * Jamuna Prapat (Bee Fall) * Handi Khoh - Pachmarhi's
most impressive ravine has a 300 feet high precipice. * Apsara Vihar
(Fairy Pool) * Rajat Prapat (Big Fall) * Jalawataran (Duchess
Falls) * Sunder Kund (Saunder's Pool) * Mahadeo - Mahadeo
hill has a shrine with an idol of Lord Shiva. * Chhota Mahadeo
* Chauragarh - 4 kms/2.5 mile from Mahadeo * Jata
Shankar * Dhoopgarh - The highest point in the Satpura range
* Pandav Caves - Pachmarhi derives its name from these caves which, once provided
shelter to the five Pandav brothers. * Vanshree Vihar (Pansy Pool)
* Reechhgarh * Sangam (Fuller's Khud - Waters Meet) * Catholic
Church Distances
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Nagpur
- Pench |
90
kms | |
Pench - Pachmarhi |
170 kms |
|
Pachmarhi - Pipariya |
46 kms |
|
Pachmarhi - Bhopal |
200 kms |
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