APSARA
VIHAR / FAIRY POOL:
Exciting and easily accessible fall with a shallow pool
towards its base is an ideal picnic spot for families
with small children.
RAJAT PRAPAT / BIG FALL:
A ten miniute adventure walk over the rocks from apsara
vihar takes you to 'rajat prapat'. This beautiful fall
is known for its massive look in the way it falls.
IRENE POOL:
A beautiful stream goes underground through a cave and
ends over a pool in a series of falls. This magnificent
sight was discovered by Irene Bose and was named after
her.
SUNDER KUND / SAUNDER'S POOL:
A dramatic experience of swimming in a natural pool can
be enjoyed in 'sunder kund' which is a huge rocky pool
situated in the Jambu Dwip stream.
RELIGIOUS PLACES:
MAHADEO:
Regarded as the holy place of lord Shiva since
generations, it features excellent cave shelter with
impressive Shivlinga. The Shivlinga overlooks a pool
which is said to be always filled because of drops of
water from the rocks which fall on the top of the
Shivlinga. Mahadeo is also known as the place where Lord
Shiva had ablaze Rakshasa Bhasmasur by making the
Rakshasa keep his own hand on his head.
CHOTA MAHADEO:
Another sacred spot which features overhanging rocks is
joyful point as it is sitwated in the valley with a
small spring from which water flows down.
CHAURAGARH:
The Satpura's most prominent landmark is
situated........ is crowned with Trishuls offered by the
worshipers to Lord Shiva. A 4 km trek from mahadeo takes
you to the most sacred place in Pachmarhi.
JATA SHANKAR:
A sacred cave under a mass of loose boulders overlooks
overhanging rocks which resembels the matted looks of
Lord Shiva. This holy place is also the origin of the
Jambu Dwip stream.
CRIST CHURCH:
Build in 1875 by the British, it is regarded as the most
beautiful small church in Madhya Pradesh. It has a
hemispherical dome on the top and the church does not
contain even a single pillar for support. The stained
glass planes on the rear wall presents a gorgeous view
as the sun rays passes through them.
CATHOLIC CHURCH:
Build 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.
CAVES / SHELTERS ( FAMOUS FOR ROCK PAINTINGS)
PANDAV CAVES:
Pachmarhi derives its name form these five ancient caves
which are build in a sand stone rock and are said to be
used by the five Pandav Brothers as their shelter.
REECHHGARH:
A wonderful natural amphitheatre in the rock approached
through a cave like entarance.
DHUANDHAR:
This cave is famous for its rock paintings (mostly in
white), include a group of archers and animals.
BHRANT NEER / DOROTHY DEEP:
It offers beautiful animal paintings and yielded many
pottery shards.
ASTACHAL / MONTE ROSA:
There are four shelters and six shelters towards the
northern side with paintings of animals and humans,
including a detailed battle scene.
HARPERS CAVE:
So named after one of its paintings- a man seated and
playing a harp.
CHIEFTAINS CAVE:
Derives its name from a battle scene showing two
chieftains on horses.
KITES CRAG:
Offers some fine cave paintings the majority of which
are in white and outlined with red.
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